New Lyme, Wisconsin facts for kids
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New Lyme, Wisconsin
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Location of New Lyme, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Monroe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.1 sq mi (93.4 km2) |
| • Land | 35.6 sq mi (92.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,119 ft (341 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 141 |
| • Density | 4.0/sq mi (1.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-56950 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583814 |
New Lyme is a small town located in Monroe County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 141 people lived here. It's a quiet place in a beautiful part of Wisconsin.
Geography
New Lyme covers a total area of about 36.1 square miles (which is about 93.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. About 35.6 square miles (92.1 square kilometers) is land, and a small part, 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers), is water. This means there might be small lakes, rivers, or streams within the town's borders.
People and Families
In 2000, there were 141 people living in New Lyme. This means the town had a population density of about 4 people for every square mile. There were 57 households in the town, and 42 of these were families.
Most of the people living in New Lyme were White.
Households and Ages
Out of the 57 households, about 24.6% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (68.4%) were married couples living together. Some households (17.5%) were made up of people living alone. A small number of people (3.5%) who lived alone were 65 years old or older.
The average household had about 2.47 people. The average family had about 2.74 people.
The population of New Lyme was spread out in terms of age:
- About 21.3% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 5.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 32.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 24.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 16.3% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in New Lyme was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were about 120 males.
Income Information
The median income for a household in New Lyme was $39,167 per year. For families, the median income was slightly higher at $39,792 per year. The average income per person in the town was $20,306.
A small number of families (9.4%) and individuals (13.5%) had lower incomes. This included about 25.9% of those under 18 years old.
See also
In Spanish: New Lyme (Wisconsin) para niños
