Pine Lake, Wisconsin facts for kids
Pine Lake is a small community, also called a town, located in Oneida County, Wisconsin. In the year 2000, about 2,720 people lived here. A smaller area called Roosevelt is also part of Pine Lake.
Quick facts for kids
Pine Lake, Wisconsin
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Location of Pine Lake, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Oneida |
| Area | |
| • Total | 45.0 sq mi (116.6 km2) |
| • Land | 40.6 sq mi (105.2 km2) |
| • Water | 4.4 sq mi (11.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,624 ft (495 m) |
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| • Total | 2,720 |
| • Density | 67.0/sq mi (25.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-62925 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583925 |
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Fun Things to Do in Pine Lake
Pine Lake is a beautiful place with lots of forests, often called the 'Northwoods'. It's a great spot for outdoor fun!
This area is home to the Crystal Lake Scout Reservation. It is a special camp for Scouts. Pine Lake also hosts the yearly Hodag Country Music Festival. Many people come to enjoy live music at this big event.
Where is Pine Lake Located?
Pine Lake covers a total area of about 45 square miles (116.6 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 40.6 square miles (105.2 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 4.4 square miles (11.4 square kilometers), is water. This means nearly 10% of the town is covered by lakes and rivers.
Who Lives in Pine Lake?
In 2000, there were 2,720 people living in Pine Lake. These people lived in 1,063 homes. About 755 of these homes were families.
Population Details
The population density was about 67 people for every square mile. This means the area is not very crowded. Most of the people living in Pine Lake were White (97.46%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 0.59% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
About 29.4% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (61.7%) were married couples living together. About 23% of all homes had just one person living there. Some of these were people aged 65 or older living alone. The average home had about 2.45 people. Families usually had about 2.88 people.
Age Groups
The people in Pine Lake are spread out across different age groups.
- About 22.6% were under 18 years old.
- About 7.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 29.0% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 28.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12.1% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Pine Lake was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were about 109.7 males.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a home in Pine Lake was $43,750 per year. For families, the average income was $49,500 per year. The average income per person in the town was $21,515. About 7.4% of all people in Pine Lake lived below the poverty line. This included 11.2% of children under 18. It also included 10.7% of people aged 65 or older.
Getting Around Pine Lake
The Rhinelander–Oneida County Airport (KRHI) helps people travel to and from Pine Lake. This airport serves the whole county and nearby communities. It offers both regular flights and services for smaller private planes.
See also
In Spanish: Pine Lake (Wisconsin) para niños
