Quincy, Wisconsin facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Quincy, Wisconsin
Town
Town hall
Location in Adams County and the state of Wisconsin.
Country	United States
State	Wisconsin
County	Adams
Area
• Total	39.6 sq mi (102.6 km2)
• Land	32.4 sq mi (84.0 km2)
• Water	7.2 sq mi (18.6 km2)
Elevation	896 ft (273 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,159
• Density	29.257/sq mi (11.296/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)	608
FIPS code	55-65825
GNIS feature ID	1583990

Quincy is a small town in Adams County, located in the state of Wisconsin in the United States. In 2020, about 1,159 people lived there. A long time ago, there was also a "ghost town" called Quincy in this area.

Exploring Quincy's Location

Quincy is found in the western part of Adams County. Its western edge follows the Wisconsin River. Part of this river forms a big lake called Castle Rock Lake. This lake is a popular spot for fun activities.

Quincy Bluff: A Natural Landmark

One cool natural feature in Quincy is Quincy Bluff. It's a tall ridge that stands about 1180 feet (360 meters) high. This ridge rises about 250 feet (76 meters) above the land around it. It's a noticeable landmark in the southern part of the town.

Size and Water Features

The town of Quincy covers a total area of about 102.6 square kilometers (39.6 square miles). A large part of this area, about 18.6 square kilometers (7.2 square miles), is covered by water. This means water makes up almost 18% of the town's total area.

Who Lives in Quincy?

In 2020, the town of Quincy had a population of 1,159 people. Most of the people living in Quincy are White. A very small number of people are from other racial backgrounds.

Community Life

In 2000, there were 569 households in Quincy. Many of these were families living together. The town has a mix of younger and older residents. The average household had about two people.

See also

In Spanish: Quincy (Wisconsin) para niños