Newark, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Newark
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Location of the Town of Newark in Rock County and the state of Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Rock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.4 sq mi (94.2 km2) |
| • Land | 36.4 sq mi (94.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 810 ft (247 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,571 |
| • Density | 43.2/sq mi (16.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-56325 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583797 |
The Town of Newark is a small community found in Rock County, Wisconsin, in the United States. Back in 2000, about 1,571 people lived here. There's also a smaller, unnamed community called Newark located within the town.
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Geography of Newark
Newark covers an area of about 36.4 square miles (which is about 94.2 square kilometers). It's all land, so there are no big lakes or rivers within the town's official borders.
People in Newark
Population and Homes
In 2000, there were 1,571 people living in the Town of Newark. These people lived in 566 different homes, and 476 of these were families. On average, there were about 43 people living in each square mile of the town.
There were 578 housing units in total. This means there were about 16 homes for every square mile.
Who Lives Here?
Most people in Newark were White, making up about 98.41% of the population. A small number of people were African American (0.13%) or Asian (0.13%). About 1.02% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
Out of all the homes, about 32% had children under 18 living there. Most homes (75.4%) were married couples living together. About 12.4% of homes were single individuals living alone.
The people in Newark were spread out across different age groups. About 24.9% were under 18 years old. About 32.3% were between 45 and 64 years old. The average age in the town was 42 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 106 males.
Income and Economy
The average income for a home in Newark was about $59,500 per year. For families, the average income was slightly higher, around $60,817. The average income per person in the town was $21,964.
About 3.9% of all people in Newark lived below the poverty line. This included 3.1% of those under 18 and 6.0% of those aged 65 or older.
Famous People from Newark
Newark has been home to some interesting people who achieved notable things:
- Halvor Cleophas (1842–1937) was a farmer who also served as a Wisconsin State Representative. This means he helped make laws for Wisconsin.
- Dorr E. Felt (1862–1930) was an inventor. He created the Comptometer, which was an early type of calculator. He also co-founded a manufacturing company.
- Eugene K. Felt (1838–1915) also served as a Wisconsin State Representative, just like Halvor Cleophas.
See also
In Spanish: Newark (Wisconsin) para niños
