Little Suamico, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Little Suamico, Wisconsin
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Location of Little Suamico, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Oconto |
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| • Total | 37.4 sq mi (96.9 km2) |
| • Land | 37.3 sq mi (96.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
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| • Total | 5,536 |
| • Density | 103.8/sq mi (40.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-45275 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583586 |
| Website | http://www.townoflittlesuamico.com |
Little Suamico is a town in Oconto County, Wisconsin, United States. It is home to over 5,500 people. This town is known for its friendly communities and natural surroundings. It is located near the beautiful waters of Green Bay.
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Exploring Little Suamico's Communities
Little Suamico is made up of a few different areas. These areas offer different things to the people who live there.
Main Community of Little Suamico
- The main community of Little Suamico is an unincorporated area. This means it is not a separate city or village. It is found along County Road J. This community has its own post office with the ZIP code 54141.
Sobieski Community
- Sobieski is another unincorporated community. You can find it along County Road S. It is located west of US Highway 41.
A Look at Little Suamico's Past
The town of Little Suamico has a history that goes back many years. Records show its beginnings in the mid-1800s.
Early Days of the Town
The earliest official records for the town are from 1859. At that time, a person named Ernst Kuntze held several important jobs. He was the town chair, clerk, and treasurer all at once.
Post Office History
The town first set up a post office in 1858. However, this first post office closed down in 1899. Just two years later, in 1901, a new post office was opened. This post office is still working today.
Understanding Little Suamico's Geography
Little Suamico covers a good amount of land and a small bit of water. Knowing its size helps us understand the town better.
How Big is Little Suamico?
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers about 37.4 square miles (96.9 square kilometers) in total. Most of this area is land. About 37.3 square miles (96.7 square kilometers) is land. A very small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.2 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Little Suamico?
The number of people living in Little Suamico has grown over the years. This section shares information about the town's population.
Population Growth
The 2020 US Census counted 5,536 people living in the town. This number shows an increase from 2010. In 2010, the population was 4,799 people.
Population Details from 2000
Back in the census of 2000, there were 3,877 people living in Little Suamico. There were 1,358 households and 1,106 families. On average, about 2.85 people lived in each household. The average family size was 3.14 people.
The median age of people in the town was 35 years old. About 30% of the population was under 18 years old. About 5.5% of the population was 65 years or older.
See also
In Spanish: Little Suamico para niños
