Newport, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Newport
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Location of the Town of Newport
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Columbia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22.1 sq mi (57.2 km2) |
| • Land | 21.5 sq mi (55.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 681 |
| • Density | 31.7/sq mi (12.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-57025 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583815 |
The Town of Newport is a small community located in Columbia County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 681 people lived there. A ghost town called Moe Settlement used to be in the area.
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Geography of Newport
The Town of Newport covers an area of about 22.1 square miles (57.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, which is about 21.5 square miles (55.6 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.6 square miles (1.5 square kilometers), is water.
People of Newport
Population in 2000
In 2000, the Town of Newport had 681 residents. There were 278 households and 192 families living in the town. The population density was about 31.7 people for every square mile. Most of the people living in Newport were White (about 97.94%).
Age and Income
The people in Newport were spread out across different age groups. About 24.7% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age for residents was 40 years.
The average income for a household in the town was $45,833. For families, the average income was $52,000. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line.
Education in Newport
Students in the Town of Newport attend schools that are part of the School District of Wisconsin Dells. This district operates schools like Spring Hill Middle School and Wisconsin Dells High School.
Notable People from Newport
- Charles A. Cady: He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. This means he helped make laws for the state of Wisconsin.
- Frank A. Cady: He was a lawyer and also served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, just like Charles A. Cady.
See also
In Spanish: Newport (Wisconsin) para niños
