Metomen, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Metomen, Wisconsin
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Location of Metomen, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Fond du Lac |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.6 sq mi (89.7 km2) |
| • Land | 34.6 sq mi (89.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,007 ft (307 m) |
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| • Total | 709 |
| • Density | 20.5/sq mi (7.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-51450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583709 |
| Website | http://www.townofmetomen.com/ |
Metomen is a small town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 709 people lived there.
Several smaller places are also part of the town of Metomen. These include the villages of Fairwater and Brandon. There is also an unincorporated community called Metomen and a historic site known as Reeds Corners.
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Metomen's Location and Size
Metomen is located in the state of Wisconsin. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers an area of about 34.6 square miles (89.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's official boundaries.
Who Lives in Metomen?
Population Details
In the year 2000, a study called the 2000 census counted 709 people living in Metomen. These people lived in 239 different homes. Most of these homes (200 of them) were families.
The town had about 20.5 people living in each square mile (or 7.9 people per square kilometer). There were also 247 housing units, which means places where people could live. On average, there were 7.1 housing units per square mile.
Background of Residents
Most of the people living in Metomen in 2000 were White, making up about 98% of the population. A small number of residents were African American (0.56%), Native American (0.28%), or from other backgrounds. About 0.99% of the people were from two or more racial backgrounds. Also, about 0.99% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
Many homes in Metomen had children under 18 years old living there (41.4%). Most households (76.6%) were married couples living together. A smaller number (5.9%) were homes where a mother lived with her children but no husband was present. About 15.9% of households were not families.
About 13% of homes had only one person living in them. Of these, 7.1% were people aged 65 or older living alone. On average, each household had about 2.97 people, and each family had about 3.23 people.
The age of people in Metomen varied:
- 29.9% were under 18 years old.
- 6.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 29.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 21.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 12.8% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Metomen was 37 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 104.3 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were about 102.9 males.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Metomen was $44,722 per year. For families, the average income was $47,708 per year. Males generally earned more, with an average income of $31,932, compared to $23,646 for females.
The average income per person in the town was $17,776. A small number of families (3.3%) and individuals (5.3%) lived below the poverty line. This included 4.9% of those under 18 and 7.5% of those aged 65 or older.
Well-Known People from Metomen
Some notable people who lived in or were born in Metomen include:
- William Plocker: He was a businessman, farmer, and politician who lived in the town.
- William F. Sommerfield: He was a businessman and a legislator (someone who makes laws) who was born in Metomen.
- Andrew J. Yorty: He was also a businessman and a legislator who lived in the town.
See also
In Spanish: Metomen (Wisconsin) para niños
