Peshtigo (town), Wisconsin facts for kids
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Peshtigo
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Location of the Town of Peshtigo
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Marinette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 180.3 sq mi (467.0 km2) |
| • Land | 59.3 sq mi (153.6 km2) |
| • Water | 121.0 sq mi (313.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,006 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-62200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583914 |
| Website | http://townofpeshtigo.org |
Peshtigo is a town located in Marinette County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 4,000 people lived there. The City of Peshtigo is actually located within this larger town area. Peshtigo is also famous for a very large and historic fire that happened here a long time ago.
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Exploring Peshtigo's Geography
Peshtigo covers a total area of about 180 square miles (467 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 121 square miles (313 square kilometers), is water. The land area is around 59 square miles (154 square kilometers).
This town is home to some cool natural spots. You can find the Peshtigo Harbor State Wildlife Area, which is about 5,700 acres big. There's also the Bloch Oxbow State Natural Area, both located along the lower Peshtigo River. These areas are great for enjoying nature and seeing local wildlife.
A Look Back at Peshtigo's History
Peshtigo is known for a very important event in its history: a huge fire. This fire, called the Peshtigo Fire, happened on October 8, 1871. It was on the exact same day as the famous Great Chicago Fire. The Peshtigo Fire was one of the deadliest fires in American history.
Who Lives in Peshtigo?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 3,819 | — | |
| 2020 | 4,006 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 3,819 people living in the town of Peshtigo. By 2020, the population had grown to 4,006 people.
Most of the people living in Peshtigo are White (about 98.93% in 2000). A small number of residents were Native American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 0.26% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, there were 1,416 households in Peshtigo. Many of these households (33.9%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (72.6%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.61 people.
The median age in Peshtigo in 2000 was 41 years old. This means half the people were younger than 41 and half were older. About 23.4% of the population was under 18 years old.
The median income for a household in Peshtigo was about $50,792 in 2000. For families, the median income was around $55,043. The average income per person in the town was $22,016. A very small number of families (1.1%) and people (1.8%) lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Peshtigo (condado de Marinette, Wisconsin) para niños
