Lake Wissota, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Lake Wissota, Wisconsin
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Location of Lake Wissota, Wisconsin
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Chippewa |
| Town | Lafayette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.4 sq mi (11.5 km2) |
| • Land | 3.8 sq mi (9.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.6 sq mi (1.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 925 ft (282 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,738 |
| • Density | 622/sq mi (238.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-42025 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1567766 |
Lake Wissota is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). It's located in the town of Lafayette within Chippewa County, in the state of Wisconsin in the United States. Many local people call it Lake Wissota Village.
This community is found right along the southern edge of Lake Wissota, which is a large lake. In 2010, about 2,738 people lived here.
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About Lake Wissota's Location
Lake Wissota is located at specific geographic coordinates: 44.926074 degrees North and -91.312500 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says that the total area of Lake Wissota is about 4.4 square miles (11.5 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.8 square miles (9.8 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.6 square miles (1.7 square kilometers), is water, making up about 14.67% of its total area.
Population and People of Lake Wissota
The number of people living in Lake Wissota has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 2,175 | — | |
| 2000 | 2,458 | 13.0% | |
| 2010 | 2,738 | 11.4% | |
| 2020 | 2,830 | 3.4% | |
Population in 2000
In the year 2000, a census counted 2,458 people living in Lake Wissota. These people lived in 966 households, and 711 of these were families.
The population density was about 650 people for every square mile (251 people per square kilometer). There were also 1,020 housing units, which means places where people could live.
Most of the people living in Lake Wissota in 2000 were White (about 98.49%). There were also smaller numbers of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. Some people identified as being from other races or from two or more races. A small percentage (0.24%) were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Households and Families
Out of the 966 households in 2000:
- About 33.1% had children under 18 living there.
- 64.0% were married couples living together.
- 5.9% had a female head of the household without a husband present.
- 26.3% were not families.
Also, 18.7% of all households were made up of people living alone. About 6.2% of these were people aged 65 or older living by themselves. On average, each household had about 2.54 people, and each family had about 2.91 people.
Age Distribution
The population in Lake Wissota was spread out across different age groups:
- 25.2% were under 18 years old.
- 7.0% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 29.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 26.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 12.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Lake Wissota was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were about 102.5 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were about 100.5 males.
Income Levels
In 2000, the average income for a household in Lake Wissota was $48,906. For families, the average income was higher, at $62,120.
Men generally earned more than women. The average income for men was $35,526, while for women it was $22,813. The per capita income (income per person) for the CDP was $23,851.
A very small number of families (0.6%) and people (3.0%) lived below the poverty line. This included 2.8% of those under 18, but no one aged 65 or older.
See also
- In Spanish: Lake Wissota (Wisconsin) para niños
