Rock, Wood County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Rock, Wisconsin
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Location of the Town of Rock, Wood County, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Wood |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.5 sq mi (89.5 km2) |
| • Land | 34.5 sq mi (89.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,158 ft (353 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 856 |
| • Density | 24.8/sq mi (9.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-68625 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584049 |
| PLSS township | T24N R2E |
| Website | http://www.town.rock.wi.us |
The Town of Rock is a small community in Wood County, Wisconsin, United States. In the year 2000, about 856 people lived here. You can also find two smaller places, Lindsey and Nasonville, within the Town of Rock. These are called "unincorporated communities" because they don't have their own separate local government.
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Exploring the Geography of Rock
The Town of Rock covers an area of about 34.5 square miles (89.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 34.5 square miles (89.4 square kilometers). There's also a tiny bit of water, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers). This means the town is mostly land, with very little water.
A Look at Rock's History
The land that became the Town of Rock was first measured in the summer of 1851. A team working for the U.S. government did this important job. They walked through forests and swamps, using tools like chains and compasses. They marked all the corners of the land sections.
After their work, the main surveyor wrote down what the area was like. He said the soil was mostly poor, made of loam and sand. The trees were mostly birch, oak, aspen, tamarack, and pine. He noted that the pine trees were new growth and not very strong. He also mentioned that fires often happened, which changed the types of trees growing there. The land was generally flat and a bit stony, with reddish sandstone.
The Town of Rock officially started in 1878.
Who Lives in Rock? (Demographics)
In 2000, there were 856 people living in the Town of Rock. These people lived in 291 households, and 238 of those were families. On average, there were about 25 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in the town (about 99.65%) were White. A very small number were Asian or from other backgrounds.
Many households (43.3%) had children under 18 living with them. Most families (74.6%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.94 people, and the average family had 3.26 people.
The population had people of all ages. About 28.7% were under 18. About 9.6% were 65 or older. The average age in the town was 37 years old.
The average yearly income for a household in the town was about $45,114. For families, it was around $47,361. A small number of families (3.6%) and people (5.1%) lived below the poverty line.
Notable People from Rock
- Lucian Pulvermacher, who was known as Pope Pius XIII.
See also
In Spanish: Rock (condado de Wood, Wisconsin) para niños
