Oconto Falls (town), Wisconsin facts for kids
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Oconto Falls, Wisconsin
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Location of Oconto Falls, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Oconto |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.8 sq mi (84.9 km2) |
| • Land | 32.2 sq mi (83.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,139 |
| • Density | 35.3/sq mi (13.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-59425 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583853 |
Oconto Falls is a town located in Oconto County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 1,139 people lived there. The separate City of Oconto Falls is also found within this larger town area.
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Geography of Oconto Falls
Oconto Falls is a place with both land and water. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 32.8 square miles (84.9 square kilometers) in total. Most of this area, about 32.2 square miles (83.5 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.5 square miles (1.4 square kilometers), is water. This means a small part of the town's area is made up of lakes or rivers.
People of Oconto Falls
Population and Homes
In 2000, a census counted 1,139 people living in Oconto Falls. These people lived in 434 different homes, and 329 of these were families. The town had about 35 people living in each square mile. There were also 484 housing units available.
Diversity in Oconto Falls
Most people in Oconto Falls were White, making up about 99.30% of the population. A very small number of people were Black (0.09%) or Native American (0.18%). About 0.44% of the people were from two or more different backgrounds. A small group, 0.18%, were Hispanic or Latino.
Family Life and Age Groups
Many homes in Oconto Falls had children under 18 living there, about 34.1% of them. Most homes (66.6%) were married couples living together. Some homes (5.5%) had a female head of household without a husband. About 18.4% of homes were single individuals.
The people in Oconto Falls were of different ages. About 25.0% were under 18 years old. Around 7.1% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, 29.7%, was between 25 and 44. People aged 45 to 64 made up 27.0%. Finally, 11.2% of the population was 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 38 years.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a home in Oconto Falls was $49,531. For families, the average income was a bit higher, at $53,304. Men generally earned more than women. The average income per person in the town was $17,654. A small number of families (4.2%) and people (7.3%) lived below the poverty line. This included some children and older adults.
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