Medary, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Medary, Wisconsin
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Medary Town Hall
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Location of Medary, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | La Crosse |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.7 sq mi (30.4 km2) |
| • Land | 11.7 sq mi (30.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,439 |
| • Density | 123.0/sq mi (47.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-50400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583682 |
| Website | https://townofmedary.com |
Medary is a small town in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States. In 2010, about 1,461 people lived there. It is part of the larger La Crosse area. There is also a smaller community called Medary (once known as Winona Junction) located within the town.
Geography of Medary
Medary covers an area of about 11.7 square miles (30.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part is water.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1980 | 2,333 | — |
| 1990 | 1,794 | −23.1% |
| 2000 | 1,463 | −18.5% |
| 2010 | 1,461 | −0.1% |
| 2014 (est.) | 1,439 | −1.5% |
In 2000, there were 1,463 people living in Medary. These people made up 530 households and 405 families. The town had about 125 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Medary were White (about 98%). A small number were Asian or African American. About 1% of the population was from two or more races.
Households and Families
Many households in Medary had children under 18 living with them (about 37.5%). Most families were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.76 people. The average family had about 3.14 people.
Age and Income
The people in Medary were spread out in age. About 28% were under 18 years old. About 7.5% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 39 years old.
In 2000, the average income for a household was about $57,431 per year. For families, the average income was about $65,469. Only a small number of families (about 1%) lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Medary (Wisconsin) para niños
