Lincoln, Vilas County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Lincoln, Wisconsin
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Location of Lincoln, Vilas County, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Vilas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.2 sq mi (96.2 km2) |
| • Land | 32.6 sq mi (84.3 km2) |
| • Water | 4.6 sq mi (11.9 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,640 ft (500 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,579 |
| • Density | 79.2/sq mi (30.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-44525 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583570 |
| Website | http://www.townoflincolnvilas.com |
Lincoln is a town located in Vilas County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 2,579 people lived here. It's a place known for its beautiful natural surroundings, including rivers and water bodies.
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Lincoln's Location and Rivers
Lincoln is a town in Vilas County, Wisconsin. It covers an area of about 37.2 square miles (96.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but about 4.6 square miles (11.9 square kilometers) is water. This means there are many lakes and rivers in the town.
Two important rivers flow through Lincoln:
- The Wisconsin River
- The Eagle River
These rivers are a big part of the town's natural beauty.
Who Lives in Lincoln? (Demographics)
The word "demographics" describes the people who live in a place. Here's what we know about the people of Lincoln from the year 2000:
Population and Homes
- In 2000, there were 2,579 people living in Lincoln.
- There were 1,111 households, which are like homes where people live.
- Out of these, 785 were families.
- On average, there were about 79 people per square mile.
Diversity in Lincoln
Most people in Lincoln are White (about 98.37%). There are also smaller groups of:
- African American people (0.12%)
- Native American people (0.39%)
- Asian people (0.19%)
- People from other backgrounds (0.19%)
- People who identify with two or more backgrounds (0.74%)
About 0.66% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
- About 23.8% of homes had children under 18 living there.
- Many homes (61.1%) were married couples living together.
- About 25.0% of all homes were individuals living alone.
- The average household had 2.32 people.
- The average family had 2.76 people.
The people in Lincoln are spread out across different age groups:
- 20.3% were under 18 years old.
- 5.4% were between 18 and 24.
- 24.1% were between 25 and 44.
- 28.9% were between 45 and 64.
- 21.3% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Lincoln was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were about 103 males.
Income and Well-being
- The average income for a household in Lincoln was about $39,196 per year.
- For families, the average income was about $45,552 per year.
- The average income per person in the town was about $18,579.
A small number of families (4.2%) and people (5.6%) lived below the poverty line. This included about 9.1% of those under 18 and 5.2% of those 65 or older.
