Norwood, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Norwood, Wisconsin
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The town hall and fire department
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Location of Norwood, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Langlade |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.11 sq mi (93.53 km2) |
| • Land | 35.56 sq mi (92.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.56 sq mi (1.44 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,391 ft (424 m) |
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| • Total | 913 |
| • Density | 26/sq mi (9.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
54409 (Antigo)
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| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-067-58700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583834 |
Norwood is a small town located in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. In 2010, about 913 people lived there. A smaller community called Phlox is also part of Norwood.
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Where is Norwood Located?
Norwood is found at the southern edge of Langlade County. It shares borders with Menominee County to the east and Shawano County to the south. The town is about 12 miles (19 kilometers) southeast of Antigo. Antigo is the main city and county seat for Langlade County.
Land and Water in Norwood
The United States Census Bureau says that Norwood covers a total area of about 36.1 square miles (93.5 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 35.6 square miles (92.1 square kilometers), is land. The remaining part, about 0.55 square miles (1.4 square kilometers), is water. This means about 1.54% of the town is covered by water.
The Red River starts in Norwood. This river is a branch of the Wolf River. The Red River drains most of the land in Norwood. The West Branch of the Red River also flows through the southwest part of the town.
Who Lives in Norwood?
In the year 2000, there were 918 people living in Norwood. These people made up 332 households, and 252 of these were family households. The town had about 25.7 people living in each square mile (9.9 people per square kilometer). There were also 374 housing units, which are homes or apartments.
Population Details
Most of the people in Norwood were White, making up about 97.39% of the population. A smaller number were Native American (0.87%) or Asian (0.22%). About 1.53% of the people were from two or more races. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 0.76% of the population.
Many households (40.4%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (67.5%) were married couples living together. About 5.4% had a female head of the house with no husband present. The average household had 2.77 people, and the average family had 3.21 people.
Age Groups in Norwood
The population in Norwood was spread across different age groups. About 29.5% of the people were under 18 years old. About 5.6% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, 28.8%, was between 25 and 44 years old. People aged 45 to 64 made up 23.4% of the population. Finally, 12.7% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in Norwood was 37 years.
For every 100 females, there were about 109.6 males. If you looked only at adults aged 18 and over, there were 103.5 males for every 100 females.
Money and Income
In 2000, the average income for a household in Norwood was $45,000 per year. For families, the average income was a bit higher at $50,750 per year. Males generally earned more, with an average income of $31,938. Females had an average income of $21,797. The average income per person in the town was $17,893.
About 4.5% of families and 6.7% of all people in Norwood lived below the poverty line. This included 5.8% of children under 18 and 16.8% of people aged 65 or older.
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The town hall and fire department
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Location of Norwood, Wisconsin
