Linwood, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Linwood, Wisconsin
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Location of Linwood, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Portage |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.8 sq mi (87.5 km2) |
| • Land | 31.9 sq mi (82.7 km2) |
| • Water | 1.8 sq mi (4.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,112 ft (339 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,111 |
| • Density | 34.8/sq mi (13.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-44800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583577 |
Linwood is a town located in Portage County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 1,111 people lived there.
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Linwood's Location and Size
Linwood covers an area of about 33.8 square miles (87.5 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 31.9 square miles (82.7 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1.8 square miles (4.8 square kilometers), is water. This means a small part of the town's area is made up of lakes or rivers.
Who Lives in Linwood?
In 2000, there were 1,111 people living in Linwood. These people lived in 388 homes, and 316 of these were families. The town had about 34.8 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Linwood were White (about 98.83%). A small number of people were from other backgrounds, including African American, Native American, and Asian.
Families and Age Groups
Many homes in Linwood had children under 18 living there (about 36.9%). Most families were married couples living together.
The people in Linwood were of different ages:
- About 27.7% were under 18 years old.
- About 29.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 10.8% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Linwood was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were about 103 males.
Money and Income
In 2000, the average yearly income for a household in Linwood was about $55,972. For families, the average income was around $59,625. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line. This included about 2.1% of those under 18 and 9.1% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Linwood (Wisconsin) para niños
