Ross, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Ross, Wisconsin
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Location of Ross, Wisconsin
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The Towns of Ross and Caswell, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Forest |
| Area | |
| • Total | 38.6 sq mi (100.0 km2) |
| • Land | 38.5 sq mi (99.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,558 ft (475 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 132 |
| • Density | 3.420/sq mi (1.320/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-69625 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584067 |
Ross is a small town located in Forest County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 132 people lived there. A smaller community called Newald is also part of Ross.
Ross's Location and Size
Ross is found in the state of Wisconsin. It covers a total area of about 38.6 square miles (100 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 38.5 square miles (99.7 square kilometers), is land. The rest, a small part, is water.
Who Lives in Ross?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 167 | — | |
| 2010 | 136 | −18.6% | |
| 2020 | 132 | −2.9% | |
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Let's look at how the population of Ross has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 167 people living in the town. By 2010, the number dropped slightly to 136 people. The most recent count in 2020 showed 132 residents.
In 2000, there were 75 households in Ross. A household means a group of people living together in one home. Most of these households, about 65%, were married couples. Some households had children under 18, while others had people living alone, especially those aged 65 or older.
The average age of people in Ross in 2000 was 53 years old. About 12.6% of the population was under 18. A larger part, about 32.9%, was 65 years or older. This shows that Ross has a good number of older residents.
The average income for a household in Ross in 2000 was $28,750 per year. For families, the average income was $38,125. A small number of people, about 6.3% of the population, lived below the poverty line.
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