Pence, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Pence, Wisconsin
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Location in Iron County and the state of Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Iron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.1 sq mi (93.5 km2) |
| • Land | 32.2 sq mi (83.3 km2) |
| • Water | 3.9 sq mi (10.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,617 ft (493 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 198 |
| • Density | 6.2/sq mi (2.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-61825 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583906 |
Pence is a small town located in Iron County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 198 people lived there. The town includes a smaller area also called Pence and another small community named Germania.
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A Look Back: Pence's History
Pence was officially created on May 7, 1923. When it was first formed, it was known as the Town of Clement.
Exploring Pence's Geography
Pence covers a total area of about 36.1 square miles (which is 93.5 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 32.2 square miles (83.3 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 3.9 square miles (10.2 square kilometers), is water. This means about 11% of the town's area is covered by water.
Who Lives in Pence: Demographics
Based on the census from 2000, there were 198 people living in Pence. These people lived in 84 households, and 57 of these were families.
The population density was about 6.2 people for every square mile (or 2.4 people per square kilometer). There were 136 housing units in total.
Population Breakdown by Age
The people living in Pence were spread out across different age groups:
- About 23.2% were under 18 years old.
- About 3.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 25.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 21.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 25.8% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Pence was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were about 85 males. If we look at adults aged 18 and over, for every 100 females, there were about 92.4 males.
Households and Families
Out of the 84 households:
- About 27.4% had children under 18 living with them.
- About 57.1% were married couples living together.
- About 6.0% had a female head of the household with no husband present.
- About 32.1% were not families (meaning individuals living alone or with non-relatives).
About 25.0% of all households had only one person living there. And about 21.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. The average number of people in a household was 2.36, and the average number of people in a family was 2.79.
Notable People from Pence
- Paul Alfonsi: He was a person from Pence who served in the Wisconsin State Assembly, which is part of the state's government.
See also
In Spanish: Pence (condado de Iron, Wisconsin) para niños
