Remington, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Remington, Wisconsin
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Town hall in Babcock
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Location of the Town of Remington, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Wood |
| Area | |
| • Total | 71.5 sq mi (185.3 km2) |
| • Land | 69.4 sq mi (179.6 km2) |
| • Water | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 305 |
| • Density | 4.4/sq mi (1.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-67000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584010 |
| PLSS township | T21N R2E and T21N R3E |
The Town of Remington is a small community in Wood County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 305 people lived there. The small area of Babcock is also part of the town.
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Geography of Remington
The Town of Remington has a shape like a rectangle. It is about 12 miles (19.3 km) from east to west and 6 miles (9.7 km) from north to south.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of 71.5 square miles (185.3 square kilometers). Most of this area, 69.4 square miles (179.6 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 2.2 square miles (5.6 square kilometers) is water, like rivers or lakes.
History of Remington
Early Land Surveys
In the spring of 1839, the southern part of the Town of Remington was surveyed. This happened early because it was close to the Wisconsin River. It also touched an "Indian strip" of land. This land had been sold by the Menominee people to the U.S. government in 1836. This sale was part of an agreement called the Treaty of the Cedars.
Later, in the winter of 1851–1852, a team working for the U.S. government surveyed the eastern half of the town. They walked through the woods and likely crossed frozen marshes. They used tools like a chain and a compass to measure the land.
What the Surveyors Found
After their work, the main surveyor wrote a description of the eastern half of the town. He said that most of the land was flat and swampy. However, there was a narrow strip of drier land along the Yellow River. This drier land was helped by small streams that drained water from the swamps.
The surveyor noted that south of Hemlock Creek and east of the Yellow River, much of the land was open marsh. North of Hemlock Creek and east of the river, the land was low and wet. He thought this wet land could be used for farming if the trees and thick bushes were cleared. West of the Yellow River, the land was mostly Tamarack swamp. He believed that no single section there could be farmed without draining the water.
The trees in the area included Pine and Tamarack. There was also a very thick growth of bushes, including alders and Witch-hazel. The surveyor also mentioned "Wards Mill & improvements near center of Sec. 27."
Town Establishment
The Town of Remington was officially created in 1868. It was named after a community that used to exist within its borders, also called Remington. That community no longer exists today.
People of Remington (Demographics)
Population and Households
Based on the census from the year 2000, there were 305 people living in the Town of Remington. These people lived in 125 different homes, called households. Out of these, 83 were families.
The population density was about 4.4 people for every square mile (1.7 people per square kilometer). There were 179 housing units in total.
Community Makeup
Most of the people in the town, about 95%, were White. There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian people. Some people identified with two or more races.
About 24.8% of the households had children under 18 living with them. More than half, 56%, were married couples living together. About 7.2% of households had a female head with no husband present. Around 33.6% of households were not families.
About 28% of all households were made up of individuals living alone. And 10.4% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves. On average, there were 2.44 people in each household and 2.99 people in each family.
Age Groups
The population in the town was spread across different age groups.
- 23% were under 18 years old.
- 6.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 26.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 26.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 17% were 65 years of age or older.
The average age of people in Remington was 41 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 102 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were about 106.1 males.
See also
In Spanish: Remington (Wisconsin) para niños
