Poy Sippi, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Poy Sippi, Wisconsin
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Location of Poy Sippi, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Waushara |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.9 sq mi (93.1 km2) |
| • Land | 32.3 sq mi (83.7 km2) |
| • Water | 3.6 sq mi (9.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 972 |
| • Density | 30.1/sq mi (11.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
54967
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| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-64975 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583970 |
Poy Sippi is a small town in Waushara County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 972 people lived there. The area known as Poy Sippi is part of this town. Other small communities like Borth and Fountain Valley are also located within the town's borders.
History of Poy Sippi
The name "Poy Sippi" has an interesting past. The Pine River was once called "Poygan Sippi" by the Potawatomi Indians. This was because the river flowed into Lake Poygan. Over time, the name became shorter, turning into Poy Sippi.
Some people believe the name comes from an old Native American word meaning "Sioux river." However, in the related Menominee language, the river is called Pawāhnān-Sīpiah. This means "Wild Rice Gathering River." This name shows how important wild rice was as a food source for the local people.
Geography of Poy Sippi
Poy Sippi covers a total area of about 35.9 square miles (93.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 32.3 square miles (83.7 square kilometers). The rest, about 3.6 square miles (9.4 square kilometers), is water. This means that about 10% of the town's area is covered by water.
People of Poy Sippi
In 2000, there were 972 people living in Poy Sippi. These people lived in 392 households, with 286 of them being families. The town had about 30 people living in each square mile.
The population was spread out by age. About 24.7% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 15.7% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the town was 39 years.
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