Orion, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Orion, Wisconsin
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Location of Orion, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Richland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.2 sq mi (93.8 km2) |
| • Land | 35.8 sq mi (92.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 912 ft (278 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 628 |
| • Density | 17.5/sq mi (6.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-60350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583871 |
Orion is a small town located in Richland County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 628 people lived there. The town also includes two smaller communities called Orion and Twin Bluffs.
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About Orion's Land and Water
Orion covers a total area of about 36.2 square miles (93.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, which is about 35.8 square miles (92.7 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.4 square miles (1.1 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Orion?
In 2000, a study called the census counted 628 people living in Orion. These people lived in 233 different homes. Most of the people living in Orion were White.
Families and Homes
Out of the 233 homes in Orion, about 35% had children under 18 years old living there. Most homes, about 65%, were married couples living together. About 18% of homes had just one person living there.
Age Groups
The people in Orion were spread out across different age groups.
- About 27% were under 18 years old.
- About 6% were between 18 and 24.
- About 27% were between 25 and 44.
- About 25% were between 45 and 64.
- About 15% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Orion was 38 years.
Money and Income
In 2000, the average income for a home in Orion was about $44,643 per year. For families, the average income was about $49,167. A small number of families, about 3.3%, lived below the poverty line. This means they had very low incomes.
Famous People from Orion
Even though Orion is a small town, some notable people were born there:
- Daniel Downs: He became a Wisconsin State Senator, which means he helped make laws for the state of Wisconsin.
- George H. Hodges: He was the 19th governor of the state of Kansas. A governor is like the leader of a state.
See also
In Spanish: Orion (Wisconsin) para niños
