Otter Creek, Dunn County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Otter Creek, Wisconsin
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Location of Otter Creek, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Dunn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.9 sq mi (95.6 km2) |
| • Land | 36.9 sq mi (95.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 474 |
| • Density | 12.8/sq mi (5.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-60725 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583881 |
Otter Creek is a small town located in Dunn County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 474 people lived there. It's a quiet place, known for its natural surroundings.
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Exploring Otter Creek's Location
Otter Creek is found in the state of Wisconsin. It is part of Dunn County. The town covers an area of about 36.9 square miles (95.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's official borders.
Who Lives in Otter Creek?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 339 | — | |
| 2000 | 474 | 39.8% | |
| 2010 | 501 | 5.7% | |
| 2020 (est.) | 525 | 4.8% | |
Let's look at the people who call Otter Creek home.
Population Growth Over Time
The number of people living in Otter Creek has slowly grown. In 1990, there were 339 residents. By 2000, the population increased to 474. The most recent estimate for 2020 suggests about 525 people live there now.
A Look at Households and Families
In 2000, there were 166 households in Otter Creek. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 132 were families. Many households (41%) had children under 18 living with them. Most families (66.9%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.86 people.
Age Groups in the Town
The population in Otter Creek includes people of all ages.
- About 31.6% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 29.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 7.8% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Otter Creek was 36 years.
How People Earn Money
In 2000, the average income for a household in Otter Creek was $41,000 per year. For families, the average income was $43,375. The average income for each person (per capita income) was $16,799. A small number of families (2.5%) and people (1.9%) lived below the poverty line.
See also
If you want to learn more, you can also find information in Spanish: Otter Creek (condado de Dunn, Wisconsin) para niños.
