Nokomis, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Nokomis, Wisconsin
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Location of Nokomis, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Oneida |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.0 sq mi (95.8 km2) |
| • Land | 33.4 sq mi (86.5 km2) |
| • Water | 3.6 sq mi (9.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,503 ft (458 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,371 |
| • Density | 40.8/sq mi (15.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-57450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583822 |
| Website | http://www.townofnokomis.com/ |
Nokomis is a town located in Oneida County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 1,371 people lived there.
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About Nokomis's Location
Nokomis covers a total area of about 37 square miles (95.8 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 33.4 square miles (86.5 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 3.6 square miles (9.3 square kilometers), is water. This means that nearly 10% of the town's area is covered by water!
Who Lives in Nokomis?
In 2010, there were 1,371 people living in Nokomis. These people made up 556 households, and 433 of these were families.
Population Details from 2000
Back in 2000, there were 1,363 people living in Nokomis. The town had about 40.8 people per square mile. There were also 1,013 homes or housing units.
Most of the people in Nokomis were White (99.27%). A small number were Native American (0.15%) or Asian (0.07%). About 0.51% of the population had two or more racial backgrounds. Less than 1% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino origin.
Households and Families
Out of the 556 households in 2000:
- About 28.6% had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households (69.2%) were married couples living together.
- A small number (5.0%) were led by a female without a husband.
- About 22.1% were not families, meaning they were individuals living alone or roommates.
- Around 18.2% of all households were just one person.
- About 7.7% had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average household had 2.45 people, and the average family had 2.77 people.
Age Groups in Nokomis
In 2000, the people in Nokomis were spread across different age groups:
- 22.7% were under 18 years old.
- 3.7% were between 18 and 24.
- 27.6% were between 25 and 44.
- 28.8% were between 45 and 64.
- 17.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Nokomis was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were about 99.6 males.
Income in Nokomis
In 2000, the average income for a household in Nokomis was $43,000 per year. For families, the average income was $47,813. Men earned an average of $36,563, while women earned $22,446. The average income per person was $19,171.
A small number of families (4.8%) and people (6.3%) lived below the poverty line. This included 7.0% of those under 18 and 7.3% of those aged 65 or older.
Getting Around Nokomis
The Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport (KRHI) helps people travel to and from Nokomis. This airport serves Oneida County and nearby areas. It offers both regular flights for passengers and services for smaller private planes.
See also
In Spanish: Nokomis (Wisconsin) para niños
