New Chester, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of New Chester
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Location in Adams County and the state of Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Adams |
| Area | |
| • Total | 31.4 sq mi (81.2 km2) |
| • Land | 31.1 sq mi (80.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,960 |
| • Density | 62.52/sq mi (24.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-56525 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583802 |
| Website | https://newchestertown.com/ |
The Town of New Chester is a place in Adams County, located in the state of Wisconsin in the United States. In 2020, about 1,960 people lived here. The population has changed quite a bit over the years. In 2000, there were 864 residents, which grew to 2,254 by 2010, before decreasing again.
Within the town of New Chester, you can find a few smaller communities. These include Brooks and Grand Marsh. There is also a "ghost town" named New Chester, which means it's a former settlement that is now mostly deserted.
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Exploring New Chester's Geography
The Town of New Chester is located on the eastern side of Adams County. It shares its border with other areas in the county.
Key Locations in the Town
- Brooks: This community is found in the southern part of the town.
- Grand Marsh: This area is located closer to the northwest corner of the town.
- Federal Correctional Institution, Oxford: A large facility is located north of the town's center.
Land and Water Areas
The total area of the town is about 81.2 square kilometers (or about 31.4 square miles). Most of this area is land, covering about 80.5 square kilometers (31.1 square miles). A smaller part, about 0.7 square kilometers (0.3 square miles), is water. This means water makes up less than 1% of the town's total area.
New Chester's Population Over Time
Understanding the population helps us learn about the people who live in New Chester.
Population Changes
In the year 2000, there were 864 people living in the town. The population density was about 27.7 people per square mile. This means that, on average, there were about 28 people living in every square mile of land.
Community Life
In 2000, there were 371 households in New Chester. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 24% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Many households were made up of married couples.
The population included people of different ages. About 21.6% of the residents were under 18 years old. The median age was 41 years, meaning half the population was younger than 41 and half was older.
See also
In Spanish: New Chester (Wisconsin) para niños
