Porter, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Porter, Wisconsin
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Location in Rock County and the state of Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Rock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.4 sq mi (94.3 km2) |
| • Land | 36.1 sq mi (93.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 925 |
| • Density | 25.7/sq mi (9.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-64225 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583956 |
| Website | http://porterwi.com |
The Town of Porter is a small community found in Rock County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 925 people lived here. Two smaller places, Cooksville and Stebbinsville, are also part of the Town of Porter.
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Geography of Porter
The Town of Porter covers a total area of about 36.4 square miles (94.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, which is about 36.1 square miles (93.4 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.4 square miles (1.0 square kilometer), is water.
People of Porter
Population and Homes
In 2000, the Town of Porter had 925 people living in 340 homes. Out of these, 256 were families. On average, there were about 25.7 people living in each square mile. There were also 365 housing units, meaning places where people could live.
Most of the people living in Porter were White (about 98.92%). A small number were African American (0.11%) or Native American (0.11%). About 0.76% were from other backgrounds, and 0.11% were from two or more backgrounds. About 1.84% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Family Life
In the homes of Porter, about 33.8% had children under 18 living there. Most homes (69.1%) were made up of married couples living together. A small number (2.4%) had a female head of the house with no husband present. About 24.7% of homes were not families.
Some homes (17.4%) had only one person living in them. About 8.5% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, about 2.72 people lived in each home, and families had about 3.11 people.
Age Groups
The people in Porter were spread out across different age groups:
- About 25.7% were under 18 years old.
- About 6.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 25.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 13.9% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Porter was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were about 106.9 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and older, there were about 113.4 males.
Money and Income
In 2000, the average income for a home in Porter was $51,250. For families, the average income was $55,417. Males earned about $35,769 on average, while females earned about $29,531. The average income per person in the town was $22,025.
A small number of families (4.2%) and people (6.5%) lived below the poverty line. This included 8.5% of those under 18 and 3.0% of those 65 or older.
Notable People from Porter
- David F. Sayre: He was a farmer and lawyer who lived on a farm in the town. He also served as a Wisconsin State Representative.
- Harrison Stebbins: He was another farmer and a Wisconsin State Representative. He lived on a historic farm in Porter. Stebbins also led the Porter Town Board as its chairman.
See also
In Spanish: Porter (Wisconsin) para niños
