Scandinavia (town), Wisconsin facts for kids
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Scandinavia
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 Scandinavia
Location in Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Waupaca |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.2 sq mi (88.7 km2) |
| • Land | 33.8 sq mi (87.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,075 |
| • Density | 31.39/sq mi (12.120/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
Scandinavia is a town located in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. In the year 2000, about 1,075 people lived there. The smaller Village of Scandinavia is also found within this town.
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Scandinavia is a town with a total area of about 34.2 square miles (88.7 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 33.8 square miles (87.5 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.4 square miles (1.2 square kilometers), is covered by water.
In 2000, a study called the census counted 1,075 people living in Scandinavia. These people lived in 394 different homes. About 312 of these homes were families.
Population Details
The town had about 31.8 people living in each square mile. There were also 479 housing units, which means places where people can live.
Most people in Scandinavia were White. A small number of people were Native American or Asian. Some people were also of Hispanic or Latino background.
Homes and Families
Many homes in Scandinavia had children under 18 living there. Most homes were made up of married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of the house without a husband. A few homes were individuals living alone, especially those aged 65 or older.
On average, about 2.72 people lived in each home. For families, the average size was about 3.02 people.
Age Groups
The people in Scandinavia were spread across different age groups. About 26% were under 18 years old. About 5.1% were young adults aged 18 to 24. The largest group, about 29.7%, was between 45 and 64 years old. About 12.6% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 40 years old.
Money and Income
In 2000, the average income for a home in Scandinavia was about $50,882 per year. For families, the average income was around $54,861. Men generally earned more than women. The average income per person in the town was about $20,166.
A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line. This means they had a very low income. This included some people aged 65 or older.
See also
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