Otter Creek, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Otter Creek
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Location of the town of Otter Creek
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Eau Claire |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.6 sq mi (92.1 km2) |
| • Land | 35.6 sq mi (92.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,066 ft (325 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 531 |
| • Density | 14.9/sq mi (5.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-60750 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583882 |
The Town of Otter Creek is a small town in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. In 2010, about 500 people lived there. A smaller community called Hale Corner is also part of the town.
Town Geography
The Town of Otter Creek covers about 35.6 square miles (92.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large lakes or rivers inside the town limits.
Town Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 459 | — | |
| 2000 | 531 | 15.7% | |
| 2010 | 500 | −5.8% | |
| 2020 (est.) | 547 | 9.4% | |
In 2000, there were 531 people living in the town. These people made up 175 households, and 141 of these were families. The town had about 15 people per square mile (5.8 per square kilometer).
Most of the people living in Otter Creek were White (about 93.6%). There were also smaller groups of Asian, Native American, and African American residents. About 1.5% of the people were from two or more racial backgrounds.
Many households (about 40%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (about 69%) were married couples. The average household had about 3 people.
The age of people in Otter Creek varied:
- About 31% were under 18 years old.
- About 8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 31% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 21% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 9% were 65 years or older.
The average age in the town was 33 years.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Otter Creek was about $45,893 per year. For families, the average income was about $47,813. A small number of families (about 1.4%) and individuals (about 4.2%) lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Otter Creek (condado de Eau Claire, Wisconsin) para niños
