Sampson, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Sampson, Wisconsin
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Location of Sampson, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Chippewa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 68.1 sq mi (176.5 km2) |
| • Land | 62.4 sq mi (161.6 km2) |
| • Water | 5.8 sq mi (14.9 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,079 ft (329 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 892 |
| • Density | 14/sq mi (5.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-71275 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584095 |
| PLSS township | T32N R9W and most of T32N R8W |
Sampson is a town located in Chippewa County, in the state of Wisconsin, United States. In 2010, the town had a population of 892 people.
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History of Sampson
Early Land Surveys
The land that is now Sampson was first measured in June 1852. This was done by a team working for the U.S. government. They used tools like a chain and a compass. Their job was to map out the area.
Later that year, other teams marked the corners of each section. These sections are like square parts of land. They walked through forests and swamps to complete their work.
What the Surveyors Found
After their survey, the team described the western part of Sampson. They noted many small ponds with clear water. These ponds had sandy or gravel bottoms and were full of fish. A trail to Lake Superior also ran through this area. West of the trail, they found a large swamp. Most of this area was covered with pine and other hardwood trees.
Another team surveyed the eastern part of the town. They also found many lakes and swamps. The dry land here mainly had pine, maple, and birch trees. They said the soil on dry land was "2d Rate," meaning it was okay for farming. However, the swampy areas were not good for growing crops.
How Sampson Got Its Name
The town of Sampson was named after Rear Admiral William T. Sampson. He was a famous hero from the Spanish–American War.
Geography of Sampson
Where is Sampson Located?
Sampson is shaped like a rectangle. It is about 6 miles (9.7 km) from north to south. It is also about 12 miles (19 km) from east to west. This town is in the northwest corner of Chippewa County.
To the north, Sampson shares a border with Rusk County. To the west, it borders Barron County.
Land and Water Areas
Sampson covers a total area of about 68.1 square miles (176.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 62.4 square miles (161.6 square kilometers). The rest is water, which is about 5.8 square miles (14.9 square kilometers). This means about 8.42% of Sampson is covered by water.
Natural Attractions
The Chippewa Moraine State Recreation Area is located in the southern part of Sampson. This area is part of the Ice Age National Scientific Reserve. It has interesting landforms created by glaciers from the Ice Age.
Population of Sampson
How Many People Live Here?
The population of Sampson has changed over the years.
- In 1990, there were 817 people.
- In 2000, the number was 816.
- By 2010, the population grew to 892.
- In 2020, it was estimated to be around 932 people.
In 2000, there were about 13.1 people living in each square mile (5.0 people per square kilometer). There were also about 449 homes in the town.
Who Lives in Sampson?
In 2000, most people in Sampson were White (99.39%). A small number were Asian (0.12%) or from two or more races (0.49%).
There were 330 households in Sampson. About 29.7% of these homes had children under 18 living there. Most households (60.6%) were married couples living together. About 25.5% of all households were made up of people living alone. About 8.8% of these were people aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average household had about 2.47 people. The average family had about 2.96 people.
Age Groups in Sampson
The population of Sampson includes people of all ages:
- About 24.5% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 7.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 27.0% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 15.2% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Sampson was 40 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 109.2 males.
