Mecan, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Mecan, Wisconsin
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Location of Mecan, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Marquette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 27.5 sq mi (71.3 km2) |
| • Land | 27.5 sq mi (71.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
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| • Total | 726 |
| • Density | 26.4/sq mi (10.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-50350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583681 |
| Website | http://www.townofmecan.org/ |
Mecan is a small town located in Marquette County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 726 people lived there. A smaller community, also called Mecan, is found within the town's area.
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Mecan's Location and Size
Mecan covers an area of about 27.5 square miles (71.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 27.5 square miles (71.1 square kilometers). Only a tiny part, about 0.1 square miles (0.2 square kilometers), is water.
A Look at Mecan's Past
Where Did the Name Mecan Come From?
The town of Mecan gets its name from the Mecan River. The name "Mecan" comes from an older word, "Namayicun." This word is from one of the Algonquian languages, which are spoken by many Native American groups. "Namayicun" means "Sturgeoning Grounds," referring to places where Sturgeon fish are found.
Another idea is that the name comes from the Ojibwe language word miikana, which means "road." So, the name might mean "sturgeon fishing spots" or "road."
Who Lives in Mecan?
Population and Homes
In the year 2000, there were 726 people living in Mecan. These people lived in 321 different homes, and 217 of these were families. The town had about 26.4 people per square mile (10.2 people per square kilometer). There were also 735 housing units, which means places where people could live.
Diversity in Mecan
Most of the people living in Mecan in 2000 were White (about 97%). A smaller number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were also from other races or had a mix of two or more races. About 1.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Ages
About 1 in 5 homes (19.9%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (61.1%) were married couples living together. The average home had about 2.26 people, and the average family had about 2.72 people.
The people in Mecan were spread out in age:
- 17.1% were under 18 years old.
- 5.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 21.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 29.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 26.4% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Mecan was 47 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 105 males.
Money in Mecan
In 2000, the average income for a home in Mecan was $31,389 per year. For families, the average income was $34,519 per year. Men generally earned more than women. The average income per person in the town was $16,464.
About 5.7% of all the people in Mecan lived below the poverty line. This included about 13.5% of people aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Mecan (Wisconsin) para niños
