Sylvan, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Sylvan, Wisconsin
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Location of Sylvan, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Richland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.1 sq mi (93.5 km2) |
| • Land | 36.1 sq mi (93.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,135 ft (346 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 547 |
| • Density | 15.2/sq mi (5.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-78825 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584263 |
Sylvan is a small town located in Richland County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 547 people lived there.
Several smaller places are found within Sylvan. These include the communities of Bosstown, Sabin, and a place also called Sylvan. There was once a "ghost town" named Mill Creek here too, which means it's a town that no longer has people living in it.
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The Story of Sylvan: A Look at Its Past
The first people to settle in the area that would become Sylvan arrived in 1853. This was the very beginning of the town.
Just one year later, in 1854, Sylvan officially separated from another town called Forest. This meant Sylvan could start to govern itself. In April 1855, the new town held its first election. Thirty-two people voted to choose their leaders.
Where is Sylvan? Understanding Its Geography
Sylvan covers an area of about 36.1 square miles (which is about 93.5 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.03%, is water.
Who Lives in Sylvan? Looking at the Population
In 2000, there were 547 people living in Sylvan. These people lived in 183 different homes, and 146 of these were families.
The town had about 15 people living in each square mile. Most of the people living in Sylvan were White (about 97%). A small number were Native American or from other backgrounds. About 4.5% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
How Old Are the People in Sylvan?
The people in Sylvan are of different ages. About 30% of the population was under 18 years old. About 14% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Sylvan was 36 years old.
For every 100 females in Sylvan, there were about 106 males. This means there were slightly more males than females.
How Much Money Do People Earn in Sylvan?
In 2000, the average income for a household in Sylvan was about $37,917 per year. For families, the average income was a bit higher, around $43,438 per year.
The average income for each person in the town was about $14,287. About 9% of the people in Sylvan lived below the poverty line. This included about 10% of children under 18 and 10% of people aged 65 or older.
Famous People from Sylvan
- John H. Babb was born in Sylvan. He was a farmer and a teacher. He also served as a Wisconsin State Representative, which means he helped make laws for the state of Wisconsin. Mr. Babb was also the chairman of the Sylvan Town Board, leading the local government.
See also
In Spanish: Sylvan (Wisconsin) para niños
