Lincoln, Polk County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Lincoln, Wisconsin
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Location of Lincoln, Polk County, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Polk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 38.4 sq mi (99.4 km2) |
| • Land | 35.7 sq mi (92.5 km2) |
| • Water | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,119 ft (341 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,304 |
| • Density | 64.5/sq mi (24.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-44475 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583568 |
Lincoln is a small town in Polk County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 2,304 people lived there. A smaller community called Deronda is also part of the town of Lincoln.
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Geography of Lincoln
Lincoln is located in the state of Wisconsin. It covers a total area of about 38.4 square miles (99.4 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 35.7 square miles (92.5 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 2.7 square miles (6.9 square kilometers), is water. This means that nearly 7% of the town's area is covered by water.
People of Lincoln
In 2000, there were 2,304 people living in Lincoln. These people made up 864 households, and 671 of these were families. The town had about 64.5 people living in each square mile.
Households and Families
Many households in Lincoln were families. About 34% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most families, about 68.5%, were married couples living together. Some households, about 17.6%, were made up of people living alone. About 5.9% of these were people aged 65 or older living by themselves. On average, there were 2.67 people in each household.
Age and Gender
The people in Lincoln were of different ages. About 25.9% of the population was under 18 years old. About 13.3% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were about 103 males.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Lincoln was about $45,904 per year. For families, the average income was around $48,500 per year. The average income for each person in the town was about $21,788. A small number of families, about 5.2%, and individuals, about 6.3%, lived below the poverty line. This included about 9.9% of young people under 18 and 2.3% of people aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Lincoln (condado de Polk, Wisconsin) para niños
