Bergen, Vernon County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Bergen, Wisconsin
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Bergen Town Hall
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Location in Vernon County and the state of Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Vernon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 52.8 sq mi (136.7 km2) |
| • Land | 34.2 sq mi (88.6 km2) |
| • Water | 18.6 sq mi (48.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,365 |
| • Density | 38.5/sq mi (14.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-06900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582798 |
Bergen (pronounced BUR-ghən) is a small town in Vernon County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,365 people lived there. A smaller community called Pleasant Valley is also located within the town of Bergen.
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Exploring Bergen's Geography
Bergen covers a total area of about 52.8 square miles (136.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, measuring around 34.2 square miles (88.6 square kilometers). The rest, about 18.6 square miles (48.1 square kilometers), is covered by water. This means a good part of the town's area is made up of lakes, rivers, or other bodies of water.
Understanding Bergen's Population
How Many People Live Here?
According to a count done in 2000, there were 1,317 people living in Bergen. These people lived in 491 households, and 399 of these were families. The town had about 38.5 people living in each square mile.
Who Lives in Bergen?
Most people living in Bergen are White. A very small number of people are Native American or Asian. Some people are from two or more different backgrounds.
Age Groups in Bergen
The population of Bergen includes people of all ages. About 25.7% of the people were under 18 years old. About 11.5% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 40 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 108.7 males.
Family Income in Bergen
In 2000, the average income for a household in Bergen was about $51,779 per year. For families, the average income was a bit higher, around $57,054 per year. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line, which means they had very low incomes.
See also
In Spanish: Bergen (Vernon) para niños
