Liberty, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Liberty, Wisconsin
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Location of Liberty, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Manitowoc |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.4 sq mi (91.7 km2) |
| • Land | 35.1 sq mi (91.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,287 |
| • Density | 36.6/sq mi (14.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-43850 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583551 |
Liberty is a small town located in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 1,287 people lived here. It's a quiet place with a mix of land and water areas.
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What is Liberty Like?
Liberty is a friendly community in Wisconsin. It's known for its peaceful environment and natural beauty.
Rube: A Nearby Community
Part of an unincorporated community called Rube is located in Liberty. An unincorporated community is a place where people live together but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or a town. Rube is found where English Lake Road and Range Line Road meet. This community is split between Liberty and another town called Newton.
Where is Liberty Located?
Liberty covers a total area of about 35.4 square miles (which is about 91.7 square kilometers). Most of this area, 35.1 square miles (91.0 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.3 square miles (0.7 square kilometers), is water. This means there are small lakes or rivers within the town's boundaries.
Who Lives in Liberty?
In 2000, a study of the population, called a census, showed that 1,287 people lived in Liberty. The town had about 36.6 people living in each square mile.
Population Details
- Most people in Liberty were White (about 98.21%).
- A small number were Native American (0.08%).
- Some people were from other races (1.09%) or a mix of two or more races (0.62%).
- About 1.32% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in Liberty
The population in Liberty was spread out across different age groups:
- About 27.7% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 6.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 26.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 27.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12.1% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Liberty was 39 years.
Family Life and Income
There were 456 households in Liberty. A household is a group of people living in the same home.
- About 36.2% of these households had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households (77.0%) were married couples living together.
- The average household had about 2.82 people.
- The average family had about 3.11 people.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Liberty was about $56,169 per year. For families, the average income was about $57,958 per year.
Famous People from Liberty
Several notable people have connections to the town of Liberty:
- Thomas J. Mahon: He was born in Liberty. He became a Wisconsin State Representative, which means he helped make laws for the state of Wisconsin. He was also a jurist, which is another word for a judge.
- Svend Samuelson: He lived in Liberty and was a farmer. He also served as a Wisconsin State Representative and worked as the town clerk, helping with official town records.
- Daniel Tracy: He was a farmer and businessman who lived in Liberty. He served on the Liberty Town Board and was even the chairman of the town board, leading its meetings and decisions.
See also
In Spanish: Liberty (condado de Manitowoc, Wisconsin) para niños
