Poygan, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Poygan, Wisconsin
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Location of Poygan, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Winnebago |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.1 sq mi (93.5 km2) |
| • Land | 23.1 sq mi (59.9 km2) |
| • Water | 12.9 sq mi (33.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,301 |
| • Density | 56/sq mi (21.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-64875 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583968 |
Poygan is a small and friendly town located in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It is a place where people live and work, just like your own town or city. In 2010, about 1,301 people called Poygan home.
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Exploring Poygan's Geography
Poygan covers a total area of about 93.5 square kilometers (about 36.1 square miles). A big part of this area is water! About 33.5 square kilometers (12.9 square miles) of Poygan is water. This includes a large section of Lake Poygan, which is part of the Wolf River. The land area is about 59.9 square kilometers (23.1 square miles).
Who Lives in Poygan?
Let's look at the people who live in Poygan. In 2000, there were 1,037 people living here. Most people lived in families, with 308 families out of 397 households. A household is a group of people living in one home.
Population Details
The population of Poygan is spread out across different age groups.
- About 24.6% of the people were under 18 years old.
- Around 26.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 15.1% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Poygan was 40 years.
Income and Living in Poygan
In 2000, the average income for a household in Poygan was about $53,947 per year. For families, the average income was a bit higher, around $58,864 per year. This means that, on average, families in Poygan earned more money than single people or non-family households.
The average income for each person in the town was about $23,679. A small number of families (about 4.8%) and people (about 6.1%) lived below the poverty line. This means their income was lower than what is considered enough to cover basic needs.
Notable People from Poygan
Poygan has been the birthplace or home of some interesting people:
- Henry Killilea: He was a lawyer and helped start the American League in baseball.
- Matthew Killilea: Also a lawyer, he was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. This is a group of people who make laws for the state of Wisconsin.
- Sidney Shufelt: He was a farmer and a soldier. He also served as the Town Chairman, which is like being the leader of the town's government.
See also
In Spanish: Poygan (Wisconsin) para niños
