Plover, Marathon County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Plover, Wisconsin
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Location of the Town of Plover, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Marathon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.2 sq mi (93.7 km2) |
| • Land | 36.2 sq mi (93.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,329 ft (405 m) |
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| • Total | 689 |
| • Density | 19.03/sq mi (7.353/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-63500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583940 |
| Website | townofplover.us |
Plover is a small town located in Marathon County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's part of the larger Wausau area. In 2010, about 689 people lived there. A small community called Hogarty is also partly within the town's borders.
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Exploring Plover's Location
Plover covers an area of about 36.2 square miles (93.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Plover?
Population Facts
In 2000, there were 686 people living in Plover. These people made up 229 households. Most of these households, 183 of them, were families. The town had about 19 people per square mile.
Diversity in Plover
Most of the people in Plover in 2000 were White, making up about 97.81% of the population. There were also small percentages of Native American and Asian residents. About 0.15% of the population identified as being from two or more races.
Families and Ages
Many households in Plover had children under 18 living with them (about 39.7%). Most households were married couples living together (71.6%). The average household had 3 people, and the average family had 3.4 people.
The ages of people in Plover varied. About 32.1% were under 18 years old. About 30% were between 25 and 44 years old. The median age, which is the middle age of everyone, was 33 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 104 males.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the median income for a household in Plover was $42,250. This means half the households earned more and half earned less. For families, the median income was $45,833. The average income per person in the town was $14,673. A small number of families (6.5%) and people (10.2%) lived below the poverty line. This included some children and older adults.
Getting Around Plover
Local Airport Services
The Central Wisconsin Airport (KCWA) helps people travel to and from Plover. This airport serves the town, Marathon County, and nearby communities. It offers both scheduled flights on commercial jets and services for smaller private planes.
