Mosinee (town), Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Mosinee, Wisconsin
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County | Marathon |
Area | |
• Total | 38.5 sq mi (99.6 km2) |
• Land | 37.2 sq mi (96.3 km2) |
• Water | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km2) |
Elevation | 1,293 ft (394 m) |
Population
(2010)
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• Total | 2,174 |
• Density | 56.47/sq mi (21.827/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
FIPS code | 55-54525 |
GNIS feature ID | 1583758 |
Website | http://townofmosinee.com |
Mosinee is a town located in Marathon County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It is part of the larger Wausau metropolitan area. In 2010, about 2,174 people lived here. A small community called Moon is also partly located within the town.
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Where is Mosinee Located?
Mosinee covers an area of about 38.5 square miles (99.6 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 37.2 square miles (96.3 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1.3 square miles (3.3 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Mosinee?
Let's look at the people who live in Mosinee, based on information from the year 2000.
Population and Homes
In 2000, there were 2,146 people living in the town. These people lived in 760 different homes, and 617 of these were families. On average, there were about 57.7 people per square mile.
Diversity in Mosinee
Most of the people in Mosinee were White, making up about 97.95% of the population. There were also smaller groups of Black, Native American, and Asian residents. About 0.70% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
Many homes in Mosinee had children under 18 living there, about 39.3% of them. Most homes, 72.5%, were married couples living together.
The population of Mosinee included people of all ages:
- About 28.3% were under 18 years old.
- About 6.0% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 33.0% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 25.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 7.3% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Mosinee was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were about 100.9 males.
Income in Mosinee
In 2000, the average income for a home in Mosinee was about $55,094 per year. For families, the average income was around $58,750 per year. The average income per person in the town was about $23,850.