Lincoln, Monroe County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Lincoln
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Town of Lincoln town hall and fire department
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Location of the Town of Lincoln
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Monroe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.9 sq mi (90.3 km2) |
| • Land | 34.0 sq mi (88.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 988 ft (301 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 827 |
| • Density | 24.3/sq mi (9.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-44450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583567 |
Lincoln is a small town located in Monroe County, Wisconsin, in the United States. Back in 2000, about 827 people lived there. A smaller community called Kirby is also part of the town of Lincoln.
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About Lincoln's Land and Water
Lincoln covers a total area of about 34.9 square miles (90.3 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 34.0 square miles (88.2 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.8 square miles (2.1 square kilometers), is water, like lakes or rivers.
Who Lives in Lincoln?
In 2000, there were 827 people living in Lincoln. These people made up 318 households, with 235 of them being families. The town had about 24 people living in each square mile.
Most of the people in Lincoln were White (about 98%). A small number were Native American, African American, or Asian. Some people were also from other backgrounds.
Families and Age Groups
Many households (about 38%) had children under 18 living with them. Most families (about 62%) were married couples.
The people in Lincoln were of different ages. About 28% were under 18 years old. About 11% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 37 years old.
Income in Lincoln
In 2000, the average income for a household in Lincoln was about $37,422 per year. For families, the average income was around $45,000 per year.
A small number of families (about 6%) and people (about 8.8%) lived below the poverty line. This included about 11% of children under 18.
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Town of Lincoln town hall and fire department
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Location of the Town of Lincoln
