Morrison, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Morrison, Wisconsin
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Location in Brown County and the state of Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Brown |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.43 sq mi (94.35 km2) |
| • Land | 36.30 sq mi (94.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.35 km2) |
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,599 |
| • Density | 44/sq mi (17.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-54300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583753 |
Morrison is a town located in Brown County, which is part of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. In 2010, about 1,599 people lived here.
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What Communities are in Morrison?
The town of Morrison includes a few smaller communities. These are places where people live but are not officially separate towns or cities.
- Lark is a small community. You can find it where WIS 96 and Dickinson Road meet.
- Morrison is also an unincorporated community. This means it's a named place but not a separate government. It's located where County Road W, Mill Road, and Morrison Road cross.
- Wayside is another unincorporated community. It is found at the intersection of County Road W and Wayside Road.
Where is Morrison Located?
Morrison is in the southern part of Brown County. It shares its southern and eastern borders with Manitowoc County.
How Big is Morrison?
The total area of the town is about 94.35 square kilometers (36.43 square miles). Most of this area, 94.01 square kilometers (36.29 square miles), is land. A small part, about 0.35 square kilometers (0.14 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Morrison?
In 2000, there were 1,651 people living in Morrison. These people lived in 564 households, and 457 of these were families.
How Diverse is the Population?
Most people in Morrison are White, making up about 98.36% of the population. There are also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 0.91% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
What is the Age Range?
The population of Morrison includes people of all ages.
- About 29% of the people were under 18 years old.
- Around 7.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 30% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- Roughly 23.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 10.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Morrison was 35 years.
What About Income?
In 2000, the average income for a household in Morrison was about $55,461 per year. For families, the average income was around $59,013. A small number of families and people, about 4.6% of families and 6.2% of the total population, lived below the poverty line.
Who are Some Famous People from Morrison?
Several people who became important in Wisconsin's government came from Morrison. They served as representatives for the state.
- Maurice B. Brennan was a Wisconsin State Representative.
- Michael J. Flaherty also served as a Wisconsin State Representative.
- Michael J. Touhey was another Wisconsin State Representative.
See also
In Spanish: Morrison (Wisconsin) para niños
