Mukwa, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Mukwa, Wisconsin
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Location of Mukwa, Wisconsin
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Waupaca |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.1 sq mi (85.8 km2) |
| • Land | 31.4 sq mi (81.4 km2) |
| • Water | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
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| • Total | 2,773 |
| • Density | 88.2/sq mi (34.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-55025 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583769 |
| Website | http://mukwa.us/ |
Mukwa is a town located in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. In the year 2000, about 2,773 people lived here. Some smaller communities, like Northport, Ostrander, and Shaw Landing, are also part of the town of Mukwa.
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Geography of Mukwa
The town of Mukwa covers a total area of about 33.1 square miles (85.8 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 31.4 square miles (81.4 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1.7 square miles (4.4 square kilometers), is water. This means that about 5% of Mukwa's total area is water.
People Living in Mukwa
In 2000, there were 2,773 people living in Mukwa. These people lived in 998 different homes. Out of these homes, 788 were families. The town had about 88 people per square mile.
Households and Families
Many homes in Mukwa had children under 18 living there, about 39.6%. Most homes were married couples living together, around 70.6%. A smaller number of homes, 5.1%, had a female head of the house without a husband present. About 16.4% of all homes were single individuals. About 5.3% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
Age Groups in Mukwa
The people in Mukwa were spread across different age groups:
- About 28.1% were under 18 years old.
- About 6.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 30.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 8.7% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Mukwa was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were about 104 males.
Important People from Mukwa
Some people who lived in Mukwa became important in Wisconsin's government:
- David Jennings was a state legislator in Wisconsin. This means he helped make laws for the state. He was also the chairman of the town of Mukwa.
- Benjamin F. Phillips was another Wisconsin state legislator who lived in the town.
See also
In Spanish: Mukwa (Wisconsin) para niños
