Orienta, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Orienta, Wisconsin
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Location of Orienta, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Bayfield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 54.2 sq mi (140.5 km2) |
| • Land | 54.1 sq mi (140.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 164 |
| • Density | 3.023/sq mi (1.167/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-60275 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583870 |
Orienta is a small town located in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 164 people lived there. This was an increase from 122 people in 2010, showing the town is slowly growing.
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Exploring Orienta's Location
Orienta covers an area of about 140.5 square kilometers (or 54.2 square miles). Most of this area is land, around 140.1 square kilometers (54.1 square miles). A small part, about 0.5 square kilometers (0.2 square miles), is water. This means Orienta is mostly land, with a tiny bit of water within its borders.
Who Lives in Orienta?
Population Changes Over Time
In the year 2000, there were 101 people living in Orienta. By 2010, the population had grown to 122 people. The most recent count in 2020 showed that 164 people now call Orienta home. This shows that more people are choosing to live in this quiet Wisconsin town.
Community and Households
Back in 2000, there were 52 households in Orienta. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 24 were families. About 11.5% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (42.3%) were married couples. Some households (42.3%) were single people living alone.
Age Groups in Orienta
The people living in Orienta come from different age groups. In 2000:
- About 14.9% of the population was under 18 years old.
- Around 3% were young adults aged 18 to 24.
- The largest group, 28.7%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- A significant portion, 37.6%, was aged 45 to 64.
- About 15.8% of the residents were 65 years or older.
The average age in Orienta in 2000 was 47 years old. This suggests that the town has a somewhat older population compared to some other places.
