North Lancaster, Wisconsin facts for kids
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North Lancaster, Wisconsin
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Location of North Lancaster, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Grant |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.0 sq mi (93.3 km2) |
| • Land | 36.0 sq mi (93.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 515 |
| • Density | 14.3/sq mi (5.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-58125 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583830 |
North Lancaster is a small town located in Grant County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 515 people lived there.
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Geography of North Lancaster
North Lancaster covers an area of about 36 square miles (93.3 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. There is very little water within the town's borders.
Population and People
How Many People Live Here?
In 2000, a study called the 2000 census counted 515 people living in North Lancaster. These people lived in 164 households, and 142 of these were families. This means there were about 14 people living in every square mile of the town.
Who Lives in North Lancaster?
Most of the people living in North Lancaster in 2000 were White (about 99%). A small number were Asian or from two or more racial backgrounds. Less than 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Households
Many households in North Lancaster had children under 18 living with them (about 49%). Most households were made up of married couples living together (78%). A small number were single-parent families or people living alone. The average household had about 3 people, and the average family had about 3 to 4 people.
Age Groups
The people in North Lancaster were of different ages. About 34% were under 18 years old. About 28% were young adults between 25 and 44. Around 24% were between 45 and 64 years old. About 8% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 37 years old.
Income and Money
In 2000, the average income for a household in North Lancaster was about $41,528 per year. For families, the average income was a bit higher, around $43,750 per year. The average income for each person in the town was about $17,038. A small number of families (about 8%) and people (about 11%) lived below the poverty line. This included some children and some older adults.
