Sarona, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Sarona, Wisconsin
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Location of Sarona, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Washburn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.3 sq mi (86.3 km2) |
| • Land | 31.9 sq mi (82.7 km2) |
| • Water | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,322 ft (403 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 382 |
| • Density | 12.0/sq mi (4.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-71637 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584101 |
Sarona is a town located in Washburn County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 382 people lived there. The small community of Sarona is also part of this town.
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About Sarona's Location
Sarona is a town with a total area of about 33.3 square miles (86.3 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 31.9 square miles (82.7 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1.4 square miles (3.7 square kilometers), is water. This means Sarona has some lakes or rivers within its borders.
Who Lives in Sarona?
Based on the census from the year 2000, 382 people lived in Sarona. There were 165 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Out of these, 103 were families.
The town had about 12 people living per square mile. Most of the people living in Sarona were White. A small number of residents were Native American, Asian, or Pacific Islander. Some people were also from two or more racial backgrounds. A very small percentage of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Households
About 28% of the households in Sarona had children under 18 living with them. More than half, about 51%, were married couples living together. Some households, about 5.5%, had a female head of the house with no husband present. About 37% of households were not families.
Around 31.5% of all households had only one person living there. About 15% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, about 2.32 people lived in each household, and about 2.93 people lived in each family.
Age Groups in Sarona
The people in Sarona were spread out across different age groups. About 24% of the population was under 18 years old. Around 7% were between 18 and 24 years old. The largest group, about 27%, was between 25 and 44 years old. Another 26% were between 45 and 64 years old. Finally, about 16% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in Sarona was 41 years.
For every 100 females in Sarona, there were about 114 males. If we only look at adults aged 18 and over, for every 100 females, there were about 111 males.
Money Matters
In 2000, the average yearly income for a household in Sarona was about $30,357. For families, the average income was about $38,750. Men generally earned more than women. The average income per person in the town was about $19,194.
About 9% of families and 12% of all people in Sarona lived below the poverty line. This included about 23% of children under 18 and 10% of people aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Sarona (Wisconsin) para niños
