Marietta, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Marietta, Wisconsin
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Location of Marietta, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Crawford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 48.0 sq mi (124.4 km2) |
| • Land | 47.0 sq mi (121.8 km2) |
| • Water | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 510 |
| • Density | 10.8/sq mi (4.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-49275 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583653 |
Marietta is a small town located in Crawford County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a close-knit community.
In the year 2000, about 510 people lived in Marietta. Some smaller communities are also part of the town. These include Easter Rock and a part of Boydtown.
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Geography of Marietta
Marietta is a town with a mix of land and water. It covers a total area of about 48 square miles (124.4 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 47 square miles (121.8 square kilometers), is land.
The remaining 1 square mile (2.7 square kilometers) is water. This means rivers, lakes, or streams make up a small part of the town's total area.
Who Lives in Marietta?
This section tells us about the people who live in Marietta. It's based on information from the year 2000.
Population and Homes
In 2000, there were 510 people living in Marietta. This means there were about 10.8 people for every square mile of land. There were also 197 households, which are like family units or groups of people living together.
Most of the people living in Marietta were White, making up almost 100% of the population. A very small number of people were from two or more races.
Family Life in Marietta
Out of the 197 households, about 34% had children under 18 living with them. This shows that many families with kids call Marietta home.
Most households, about 58.4%, were married couples living together. Some households (5.6%) were led by a female without a husband present. About 28.4% of households were non-families, meaning individuals or groups of unrelated people.
Around 23.9% of all households were made up of people living alone. About 10.2% of these were people aged 65 or older living by themselves. On average, each household had about 2.56 people, and families had about 3 people.
Age Groups in the Town
The population in Marietta was spread across different age groups:
- About 27.1% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 6.5% were young adults, aged 18 to 24.
- About 24.5% were adults aged 25 to 44.
- About 28.4% were older adults, aged 45 to 64.
- About 13.5% were seniors, aged 65 or older.
The average age of people in Marietta was 41 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 109.9 males. When looking at adults aged 18 and over, there were about 107.8 males for every 100 females.
Money and Income
In 2000, the average yearly income for a household in Marietta was $33,906. For families, the average income was a bit higher, at $41,563 per year.
Males generally earned more, with an average income of $26,406. Females had an average income of $20,000. The average income per person in the town was $14,341.
About 9% of families and 10.5% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 13.7% of children under 18 and 12.3% of seniors aged 65 or over.
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