Pacific, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pacific, Wisconsin
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Location of Pacific, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Columbia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 21.6 sq mi (55.9 km2) |
| • Land | 20.3 sq mi (52.7 km2) |
| • Water | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,518 |
| • Density | 123.8/sq mi (47.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-60925 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583887 |
Pacific is a town located in Columbia County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 2,518 people lived there.
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History of Pacific
Pacific became its own town in 1854. Before that, it was part of the nearby city of Portage. The first person elected to a public office in Pacific was N.H. Wood. He owned a lot of land in the area.
Geography and Nature
How Big is Pacific?
The town of Pacific covers a total area of about 21.6 square miles (55.9 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 20.3 square miles (52.7 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1.3 square miles (3.3 square kilometers), is water.
Swan Lake Wildlife Area
A large part of the town, over 2,000 acres (about 8 square kilometers), is owned by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. This land is mostly made up of the Swan Lake Wildlife Area. It's a special place for nature and wildlife.
People of Pacific
Population in 2000
In the year 2000, a count called a census showed that 2,518 people lived in Pacific. There were 1,007 households, which are groups of people living together. About 784 of these were families.
Who Lives Here?
Most people living in Pacific in 2000 were White. There were also smaller groups of people from other backgrounds, including African American, Native American, and Asian people. Some residents were also of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
Age Groups
The people in Pacific were of different ages. About 22% were under 18 years old. Around 17% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 43 years.
Working and Earning Money
In 2000, the average income for a household in Pacific was about $49,122 per year. For families, the average income was around $54,318. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line, which means they had lower incomes.
Economy and Jobs
Columbia Energy Center
An important part of the town's economy is the Columbia Energy Center. This facility is located right in the Town of Pacific.
See also
In Spanish: Pacific (Wisconsin) para niños
