Morris, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Morris, Wisconsin
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Location of Morris, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Shawano |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.2 sq mi (93.8 km2) |
| • Land | 36.2 sq mi (93.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,066 ft (325 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 485 |
| • Density | 13.4/sq mi (5.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-54250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583752 |
Morris is a small town located in Shawano County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's a quiet place where people live and work.
In 2020, a count of the people living there, called a census, showed that 417 people called Morris home. A small area known as Five Corners is also part of the town.
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About Morris, Wisconsin
Morris is a town in the state of Wisconsin. It is part of Shawano County. Towns like Morris are local areas that have their own governments.
What is a Town?
In Wisconsin, a "town" is a type of local government area. It's like a small community or rural district. People who live in a town are part of its local rules and services.
The Community of Five Corners
Within Morris, there is a small place called Five Corners. This is an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes or businesses that don't have their own separate local government. Instead, they are part of the larger town of Morris.
Geography of Morris
Morris covers an area of about 36.2 square miles. To give you an idea, that's like a square with sides about 6 miles long. All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's official borders.
People of Morris
The people who live in Morris make up its population. Learning about them helps us understand the town better.
Population Count
According to the 2020 census, 417 people live in Morris. This number helps us see how many residents are in the town.
Who Lives in Morris?
The census also tells us about the people themselves. Most residents in Morris are White. There are also people from Native American, African American, and Asian backgrounds. Some people identify with more than one race. A small number of people are of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
Age Groups in Morris
The population of Morris includes people of all ages. About a quarter of the residents are under 18 years old. This means there are many kids and teenagers in the town. The median age in Morris is 39 years old. This means half the people are younger than 39 and half are older.
How People Live
In 2020, there were 190 households in Morris. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most households were married couples. Some households had children living with them.
See also
In Spanish: Morris (Wisconsin) para niños
