Larrabee, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Larrabee, Wisconsin
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Location of Larrabee, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Waupaca |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.6 sq mi (87.0 km2) |
| • Land | 33.4 sq mi (86.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 1,301 |
| • Density | 39.0/sq mi (15.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-42650 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583531 |
Larrabee is a town located in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 1,301 people lived there. A smaller, unincorporated community called Buckbee is also found within the town of Larrabee.
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History of Larrabee
The town of Larrabee was named after Charles H. Larrabee. He was a U.S. Representative for Wisconsin. This means he was a person who represented the state in the United States government. The town was given his name when it was first created.
Where is Larrabee?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Larrabee covers a total area of about 33.6 square miles (87.0 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 33.4 square miles (86.5 square kilometers), is land. The remaining small part, about 0.2 square miles (0.6 square kilometers), is water.
People of Larrabee
Population in 2000
In the year 2000, a census counted 1,301 people living in Larrabee. These people lived in 473 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 384 were families.
The population density was about 39.0 people per square mile (15.0 people per square kilometer). This tells us how many people live in a certain amount of space. There were also 492 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Diversity in Larrabee
Most of the people in Larrabee were White, making up 99.00% of the population. A very small number of people were African American (0.08%), Native American (0.08%), or Asian (0.31%). Some people were from other races (0.15%), and a few were of two or more races (0.38%). About 0.54% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 473 households, about 35.9% had children under 18 years old living with them. Most households, 70.6%, were married couples living together. About 4.9% of households had a female head of the house with no husband present. Around 18.8% of households were not families.
About 15.0% of all households were made up of just one person. And 4.9% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were 2.75 people in each household. For families, the average size was 3.04 people.
Age Groups
The population of Larrabee was spread out across different age groups:
- 27.5% were under 18 years old.
- 6.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 26.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 27.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 11.9% were 65 years old or older.
The median age in Larrabee was 39 years. This means half the people were younger than 39 and half were older. For every 100 females, there were about 105.5 males. If we look at adults aged 18 and over, for every 100 females, there were about 107.3 males.
Income and Poverty
In the year 2000, the median income for a household in Larrabee was $45,119. For families, the median income was $48,026. Males generally earned more, with a median income of $32,000, compared to $21,310 for females.
The per capita income for the town was $18,044. This is the average income per person. About 3.6% of families and 5.9% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 6.8% of those under 18 years old and 9.7% of those aged 65 or over.
Notable People
- George W. Meggers, who was a Wisconsin State Representative and a farmer, was born in the town of Larrabee.
See also
In Spanish: Larrabee (Wisconsin) para niños
