Lena (town), Wisconsin facts for kids
Lena is a small town located in Oconto County, Wisconsin, United States. In the year 2000, about 769 people lived here. The separate Village of Lena is right next to the town.
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Where is Lena Located?
The town of Lena covers an area of about 33.4 square miles (86.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land. This information comes from the United States Census Bureau, which is a government agency that collects facts about people and places in the U.S.
People Living in Lena
In 2000, a census (a count of the population) showed that 769 people lived in the town of Lena. This means there were about 23 people living in every square mile.
Most of the people living in Lena were White (99.22%). A small number of people were from other backgrounds, including African American, Native American, and Asian. Some people were also of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
Households and Families
There were 289 households in Lena. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 219 were families.
About 34% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (63.3%) were married couples living together. Some households (8%) had a female head of the house without a husband present.
Age Groups in Lena
The people in Lena were of different ages. About 26.9% of the population was under 18 years old. This means many young people lived in the town.
The median age in Lena was 38 years old. This is the middle age of all the people living there. About 12.9% of the population was 65 years or older.
Income in Lena
In 2000, the average income for a household in Lena was about $45,556 per year. For families, the average income was higher, around $52,083 per year.
The per capita income (income per person) for the town was about $18,649. A small number of families and people were living below the poverty line. This means their income was below a certain level set by the government.
