Town of Maine, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Maine, Wisconsin
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Location of Maine, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Outagamie |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.4 sq mi (96.9 km2) |
| • Land | 36.6 sq mi (94.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 784 ft (239 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 831 |
| • Density | 22.7/sq mi (8.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-48250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583631 |
Maine is a small town located in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 831 people lived there. A smaller community called Leeman is also part of the town of Maine.
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Geography of Maine
The town of Maine covers a total area of about 37.4 square miles (96.9 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 36.6 square miles (94.8 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.8 square miles (2.0 square kilometers), is water.
People of Maine
In 2000, a study counted 831 people living in Maine. This means there were about 22.7 people per square mile. There were 304 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Most of these households were families.
Diversity in Maine
The people living in Maine come from different backgrounds.
- About 97% of the people were White.
- A small number were African American or Native American.
- Some people were from other races, and a few were from two or more races.
- About 2.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in Maine
The population of Maine includes people of all ages:
- About 25% were under 18 years old.
- About 8% were young adults aged 18 to 24.
- About 28% were adults aged 25 to 44.
- About 27% were adults aged 45 to 64.
- About 11% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Maine was 38 years.
Town vs. Village of Maine
It can be a bit confusing, but there is also a Village of Maine located in Marathon County, which is a different county in Wisconsin. In Wisconsin, towns and villages are different types of local government areas.
See also
In Spanish: Maine (Outagamie) para niños
