Armenia, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Armenia, Wisconsin
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Town hall
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Location of Armenia, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Juneau |
| Area | |
| • Total | 77.7 sq mi (201.2 km2) |
| • Land | 66 sq mi (170.9 km2) |
| • Water | 11.7 sq mi (30.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 707 |
| • Density | 10.7/sq mi (4.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-02850 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582715 |
Armenia is a small town located in Juneau County, Wisconsin, in the United States. Back in 2000, about 707 people lived there. A smaller community called New Miner is also part of the town.
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Town Geography
Armenia covers a total area of about 77.7 square miles (201.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 66 square miles (170.9 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 11.7 square miles (30.3 square kilometers), is water. This means about 15% of the town's area is covered by water.
Who Lives in Armenia?
Population in 2000
In the year 2000, the town of Armenia had a population of 707 people. There were 267 households, and 190 of these were families. The town had about 10.7 people living per square mile (4.1 people per square kilometer). There were also 448 homes available.
Diversity in Armenia
Most people living in Armenia in 2000 were White, making up about 90.1% of the population. Other groups included Native American people (0.71%) and a small number of African American and Pacific Islander people. About 7.92% of the population identified with other races. Around 9.34% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Households and Families
About 28.5% of the households in Armenia had children under 18 living with them. Most households, 56.9%, were married couples living together. About 8.6% of households were led by a female without a husband present. The average household had 2.61 people, and the average family had 3.08 people.
Age Groups
The population of Armenia was spread out across different age groups. About 26.3% of the people were under 18 years old. People aged 25 to 44 made up 28.6% of the population. Those aged 45 to 64 were 25.2%. About 13.6% of the residents were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 38 years.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the typical income for a household in Armenia was about $35,568 per year. For families, the median income was slightly higher at $39,063. The average income per person in the town was $19,539. About 11.2% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 3.1% of those under 18 and 22.8% of those 65 or older.
Images for kids
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The town hall of Armenia, Wisconsin.
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A map showing where Armenia, Wisconsin is located.
See also
In Spanish: Armenia (Wisconsin) para niños
