Lincoln, Adams County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Lincoln
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Location in Adams County and the state of Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Adams |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.2 sq mi (93.7 km2) |
| • Land | 36.1 sq mi (93.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,030 ft (314 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 320 |
| • Density | 8.85/sq mi (3.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-44250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583560 |
The Town of Lincoln is a small community in Adams County, Wisconsin. It's a part of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. In 2020, about 320 people lived there. This was a small increase from 296 people in 2010. A historic place called Springbluff, which is now a ghost town, was once located here.
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Exploring Lincoln's Geography
The Town of Lincoln covers about 93.7 square kilometers (36.2 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.1 square kilometers, is water. This means it's mostly dry land with very little water within its borders.
Understanding Lincoln's Population
How Many People Live Here?
In 2000, there were 311 people living in the Town of Lincoln. These people lived in 129 different homes. About 86 of these homes were families. The population density was about 8.6 people per square mile. This means the town is not very crowded.
There were also 210 housing units available. A housing unit is a place where people can live.
Who Makes Up the Community?
Most people in Lincoln, about 97.75%, were White. A small number, 0.32%, were African American. About 1.93% of the people were from two or more racial backgrounds. Around 2.57% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Households
Out of the 129 homes, about 23.3% had children under 18 living there. More than half, 55.0%, were married couples living together. About 7.8% of homes had a female head of household with no husband present. Around 33.3% of homes were not families.
About 26.4% of all homes had just one person living there. And 10.1% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were 2.41 people in each home. For families, the average size was 2.95 people.
Age Groups in Lincoln
The people in Lincoln were spread out across different age groups. About 18.6% were under 18 years old. Around 7.4% were between 18 and 24. About 24.1% were between 25 and 44. The largest group, 31.2%, was between 45 and 64 years old. Finally, 18.6% of the population was 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 45 years.
For every 100 females, there were about 120.6 males. If we look at adults aged 18 and over, for every 100 females, there were about 109.1 males.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a home in Lincoln was $29,107 per year. For families, the average income was $32,813 per year. Males generally earned more, with an average income of $30,500. Females had an average income of $25,625.
The average income per person in the town was $15,484. About 13.6% of families and 22.1% of all people were living below the poverty line. This included 26.7% of those under 18 and 16.7% of those aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Lincoln (condado de Adams, Wisconsin) para niños
