Oasis, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Oasis, Wisconsin
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Location of Oasis, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Waushara |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.3 sq mi (91.4 km2) |
| • Land | 35.0 sq mi (90.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,129 ft (344 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 405 |
| • Density | 11.6/sq mi (4.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-59225 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583846 |
Oasis is a small town located in Waushara County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 405 people lived there.
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Geography of Oasis
Oasis is a town with a total area of about 35.3 square miles (which is 91.4 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 35.0 square miles (90.7 square kilometers), is land. The rest, a small part of 0.3 square miles (0.7 square kilometers), is water. This means there are some small lakes or rivers within the town's borders.
Population and People in Oasis
Let's look at who lives in Oasis, based on information from the year 2000.
How Many People Live Here?
In 2000, there were 405 people living in Oasis. This means the town had a population density of about 11.6 people per square mile (or 4.5 people per square kilometer). There were also 258 houses or homes in the town.
Different Backgrounds of Residents
Most people in Oasis were White, making up about 96.30% of the population. There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. Some people identified with two or more races. About 2.72% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
There were 152 households in Oasis. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 112 were families.
- About 33.6% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households (66.4%) were married couples living together.
- About 4.6% of households had a female head of the house without a husband.
- About 21.1% of all households were made up of people living alone.
- Around 11.8% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average number of people in a household was 2.66, and the average family size was 3.09.
Age Groups in Oasis
The population of Oasis was spread across different age groups:
- About 27.2% of the people were under 18 years old.
- 6.9% were between 18 and 24.
- 24.4% were between 25 and 44.
- 25.9% were between 45 and 64.
- And 15.6% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Oasis was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were about 99.5 males.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Oasis was $38,472 per year. For families, the average income was $41,563. Men generally earned more, with a median income of $28,409, compared to $20,417 for women. The average income per person in the town was $16,480.
A small number of people in Oasis lived below the poverty line. This included about 3.5% of families and 5.9% of the total population. For those aged 65 or older, about 6.1% were below the poverty line.
See also
You can also find information about Oasis (Wisconsin) in Spanish: Oasis (Wisconsin) para niños
