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Newbold, Wisconsin
Location of Newbold, Wisconsin
Location of Newbold, Wisconsin
Country  United States
State  Wisconsin
County Oneida
Area
 • Total 93.0 sq mi (240.9 km2)
 • Land 79.1 sq mi (204.8 km2)
 • Water 13.9 sq mi (36.1 km2)
Elevation
1,604 ft (489 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total 2,710
 • Density 34.3/sq mi (13.2/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 715 & 534
FIPS code 55-56425
GNIS feature ID 1583800

Newbold is a town located in Oneida County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 2,710 people lived here.

The town is home to Tom Doyle Lake. You can also find the small communities of McNaughton and Newbold within the town's borders.

Geography of Newbold

Newbold covers a total area of about 93.0 square miles (240.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 79.1 square miles (204.8 square kilometers). The rest, about 13.9 square miles (36.1 square kilometers), is water. This means almost 15% of the town's area is covered by water.

Population and People

In 2000, the town of Newbold had 2,710 residents. There were 1,114 households and 822 families living in the area. The population density was about 34.3 people for every square mile.

Who Lives in Newbold?

Most people in Newbold are White. A small number of residents are Native American, African American, or Asian. Some people also identify with other races or as Hispanic or Latino.

Households and Families

Out of all the households, about 28% had children under 18 living with them. Most households, around 67%, were married couples living together. About 20% of households were made up of people living alone.

Age Groups in Newbold

The people in Newbold are spread across different age groups.

  • About 22.7% of the population was under 18 years old.
  • Around 4.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
  • About 27.0% were between 25 and 44 years old.
  • The largest group, 31.5%, was between 45 and 64 years old.
  • About 14.4% of the residents were 65 years or older.

The average age in Newbold was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were about 103.6 males.

Getting Around Newbold

The Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport (KRHI) helps people travel to and from Newbold. This airport serves the town, Oneida County, and nearby communities. It offers both regular commercial flights and services for smaller private planes.

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