Waukechon, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Waukechon, Wisconsin
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Location of Waukechon, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Shawano |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.9 sq mi (93.0 km2) |
| • Land | 35.4 sq mi (91.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 823 ft (251 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 928 |
| • Density | 26.2/sq mi (10.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-84225 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584370 |
Waukechon is a small town in Shawano County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 928 people lived there. A smaller area called Lunds is also part of the town.
The name Wākecānāpāēw comes from the Menominee language. It means "crooked beak man." This name refers to the Thunderbird Clan of the Ho-Chunk people, who are a Native American tribe.
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Exploring Waukechon's Land and Water
Waukechon covers an area of about 35.9 square miles (93.0 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 35.4 square miles (91.7 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers), is water. This means the town has some small lakes or rivers within its borders.
Who Lives in Waukechon?
Population and Homes
In 2000, there were 928 people living in Waukechon. These people lived in 337 different homes, and 262 of these were families. The town had about 26 people per square mile (10 people per square kilometer). There were also 362 housing units available.
Diversity of Residents
Most people in Waukechon were White (97.31%). A smaller number were Native American (1.19%) or Asian (0.11%). Some people were from other backgrounds (0.65%) or a mix of two or more backgrounds (0.75%). About 0.75% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Family Life and Age Groups
Many homes in Waukechon had children under 18 living there (38.0%). Most families were married couples living together (68.5%).
The people in Waukechon were of different ages:
- 28.4% were under 18 years old.
- 5.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 30.0% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 22.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 12.9% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Waukechon was 38 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 110 males.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Waukechon was $46,000 per year. For families, the average income was $54,375 per year. Men generally earned more than women. The average income per person in the town was $18,041.
A small number of families (2.4%) and people (3.8%) lived below the poverty line. This included 3.2% of those under 18 and 8.6% of those 65 or older.
See also
- In Spanish: Waukechon (Wisconsin) para niños
