Peck, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Peck, Wisconsin
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Location of Peck, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Langlade |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.20 sq mi (96.34 km2) |
| • Land | 37.02 sq mi (95.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,526 ft (465 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 349 |
| • Density | 9/sq mi (3.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-067-61525 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583901 |
Peck is a small town located in Langlade County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 349 people lived there.
The town of Peck was named after George Wilbur Peck. He was an important person who served as the 17th governor of Wisconsin from 1891 to 1895. Inside the town of Peck, you'll also find a small area called Ormsby, which is an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government.
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Exploring Peck's Location
Peck is found in the western-central part of Langlade County. It's about 10 miles (16 kilometers) northwest of Antigo, which is the main city and county seat for Langlade County.
Land and Water in Peck
According to official measurements, the town of Peck covers a total area of about 96.3 square kilometers (37.2 square miles). Most of this area, about 95.9 square kilometers (37.0 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.5 square kilometers (0.2 square miles), is water.
Rivers and Waterways
Two main branches of the Eau Claire River help drain the town. The West Branch flows from north to south right through the middle of Peck. The East Branch drains the southeastern part of the town.
Who Lives in Peck?
Let's look at the people who live in Peck, based on information from the year 2000.
Population Numbers
In 2000, there were 354 people living in the town of Peck. These people lived in 136 different homes, and 102 of these were families. On average, there were about 9.5 people living in every square mile of the town.
Different Backgrounds
Most of the people living in Peck in 2000 were White, making up about 99.15% of the population. A very small number of people were African American or Native American. Some people also identified as being from two or more races. About 0.56% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.
Homes and Families
Out of all the homes in Peck, about 27.9% had children under 18 years old living there. Most homes, about 67.6%, were married couples living together. A smaller number, 2.2%, had a female head of the house with no husband present. About 25% of the homes were made up of individuals or groups who were not families.
The average number of people living in one home was 2.6. For families, the average size was about 2.98 people.
Age Groups in Peck
The population in Peck was spread out across different age groups:
- About 23.7% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 6.8% were young adults, aged 18 to 24.
- About 25.4% were adults aged 25 to 44.
- About 28.2% were older adults, aged 45 to 64.
- About 15.8% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Peck was 41 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 98.9 males. When looking at adults aged 18 and over, for every 100 females, there were about 107.7 males.
