Sand Creek, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sand Creek, Wisconsin
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Location of Sand Creek, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Dunn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.2 sq mi (93.6 km2) |
| • Land | 35.7 sq mi (92.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,020 ft (311 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 586 |
| • Density | 16.4/sq mi (6.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-71425 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584097 |
Sand Creek is a small town located in Dunn County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 586 people lived there. A small, unincorporated community also called Sand Creek is found within the town. This community sits right next to the Red Cedar River.
Exploring Sand Creek's Location
Sand Creek covers a total area of about 36.2 square miles (which is 93.6 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 35.8 square miles (92.6 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.4 square miles (1.0 square kilometer), is water. This means a small part of the town is made up of rivers, lakes, or other water bodies.
Who Lives in Sand Creek?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 568 | — | |
| 2000 | 586 | 3.2% | |
| 2010 | 570 | −2.7% | |
| 2020 (est.) | 582 | 2.1% | |
In 2000, a census counted 586 people living in Sand Creek. These people lived in 230 different homes. On average, there were about 16 people living in every square mile of land.
Most of the people living in Sand Creek were White (98.63%). A small number were Native American (0.17%) or Asian (0.51%). Some people (0.68%) identified as being from two or more races. About 0.17% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
About 28.7% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (63.5%) were married couples living together. The average home had about 2.55 people, and the average family had about 3.08 people.
The people in Sand Creek varied in age. About 23.7% were under 18 years old. The median age, which is the middle age of all the people, was 40 years. This means half the people were younger than 40, and half were older.
See also
In Spanish: Sand Creek (Wisconsin) para niños
