New Haven, Adams County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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New Haven, Wisconsin
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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 | 30.4 sq mi (78.7 km2) |
| • Land | 29.2 sq mi (75.5 km2) |
| • Water | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 680 |
| • Density | 22.38/sq mi (8.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-56750 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583807 |
New Haven is a small town located in Adams County, in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It's a quiet place where people live and work.
In 2020, about 680 people lived in New Haven. This number was a little higher than in 2010, when 655 people lived there. A small community called Big Spring is also part of the town.
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Where is New Haven Located?
New Haven is found at specific coordinates on a map: 43.678790 degrees North and 89.64926 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on Earth.
Land and Water Area
The town of New Haven covers a total area of about 78.7 square kilometers (or 30.4 square miles). Most of this area is land, which is about 75.5 square kilometers (29.2 square miles). The rest, about 3.2 square kilometers (1.2 square miles), is water. This means about 4.12% of the town's total area is covered by water.
Who Lives in New Haven?
Let's look at some facts about the people who live in New Haven, based on a census from 2000.
Population Details
In 2000, there were 657 people living in New Haven. These people lived in 260 different homes, and 197 of these were families. The town had about 22.4 people living in each square mile. There were also 338 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in New Haven (about 97.26%) were White. A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were from other races or had a mix of two or more races. About 1.22% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 260 homes in New Haven, about 25.8% had children under 18 living there. Most homes (66.5%) were married couples living together. About 5.4% of homes had a female head of the house without a husband. About 19.6% of all homes were single people living alone. Also, 10.8% of homes had someone 65 years old or older living by themselves.
On average, there were about 2.53 people in each home. For families, the average size was about 2.87 people.
Age Groups
The people in New Haven were spread across different age groups. About 21.0% of the population was under 18 years old. About 5.3% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, 29.1%, was between 25 and 44 years old. People aged 45 to 64 made up 24.5% of the population. Finally, 20.1% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in New Haven was 42 years.
For every 100 females, there were about 96.1 males. If we only look at adults aged 18 and over, for every 100 females, there were about 101.2 males.
Income Levels
In 2000, the average income for a home in New Haven was about $35,536 per year. For families, the average income was about $38,173. Men generally earned more, with an average income of $30,096, while women earned about $22,083. The average income per person in the town was $15,624.
About 7.5% of families and 11.3% of all people in New Haven lived below the poverty line. This included 16.0% of those under 18 and 13.3% of those aged 65 or older.
Schools in New Haven
Students in New Haven attend schools that are part of the School District of Wisconsin Dells. This district operates Spring Hill Middle School and Wisconsin Dells High School.
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