Neopit, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Neopit, Wisconsin
Neyōpet
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Wisconsin Highway 47 in Neopit
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Location in Menominee County and the state of Wisconsin.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Menominee |
| Tribe | Menominee Nation |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.6 sq mi (33 km2) |
| • Land | 12.2 sq mi (32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.4 sq mi (1 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,053 ft (321 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 616 |
| • Density | 50.7/sq mi (19.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-56050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1570175 |
Neopit (which in the Menominee language is Neyōpet) is a small community in Menominee County, Wisconsin, United States. It is called a "census-designated place" (CDP) because it's an area set up by the government to collect population information. In 2020, about 616 people lived here. The name Neopit comes from the Menominee word Neyōpet, which means "four sitting." You can find Neopit along Wisconsin Highway 47.
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Where Neopit Is Located
Neopit is in the state of Wisconsin. It is about 3 miles (4.8 km) southeast of a place called Zoar. The community covers an area of about 12.6 square miles (32.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, and a small part is water.
Who Lives in Neopit
Population in 2020
According to the 2020 census, there were 616 people living in Neopit. Most of the people living here, about 97.1%, are Native American. About 2.1% are White, and a small number are from two or more different backgrounds. About 1.0% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Important People from Neopit
- Evelyn Frechette: She was known for giving talks about her life experiences.
- Ada Deer: She is a Native American (Menominee) leader. She worked as an advocate for her people and also served in the government.
- Raymond C. Kaquatosh: He was a Native American (Menominee) writer and a veteran of World War II.
Schools in Neopit
The Menominee Indian Middle School is located in Neopit. This school teaches students in the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. It has about 180 students and 21 teachers.
Images for kids
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Post office
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Sign on WIS47
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St. Anthony Catholic Church
See also
In Spanish: Neopit (Wisconsin) para niños
