Scott, Columbia County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Scott, Wisconsin
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Location of Scott, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Columbia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.8 sq mi (92.8 km2) |
| • Land | 35.8 sq mi (92.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 791 |
| • Density | 22.1/sq mi (8.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-72250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584115 |
Scott is a small town in Columbia County, Wisconsin, in the United States. A town in Wisconsin is like a local government area. In the year 2000, about 791 people lived there.
Part of a smaller place called Ingle is also in the town of Scott. The town was named after a famous general, Winfield Scott. He was a hero during the Mexican–American War when the town was formed in 1849.
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Where is Scott Located?
Scott is located in the state of Wisconsin. It is part of Columbia County. The town covers an area of 35.8 square miles (which is about 92.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in Scott?
The United States government counts how many people live in different places. This count is called a census. The last big count in 2000 showed that 791 people lived in Scott.
Population Details
There were 243 households in the town. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 187 were families. This means they were related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
The town had about 22 people living in each square mile. This is called the population density. It tells us how crowded a place is.
Most people in Scott were White, making up about 95.58% of the population. A small number of people were from other races or had a mixed racial background. About 2.15% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
Many households in Scott had children under 18 living with them, about 44.4%. Most families, 70%, were married couples living together.
The people in Scott were of different ages.
- About 37.3% were under 18 years old.
- About 5.9% were between 18 and 24.
- About 27.6% were between 25 and 44.
- About 19.6% were between 45 and 64.
- About 9.6% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Scott was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were about 104.9 males.
How People Earn Money
In 2000, the average income for a household in Scott was $38,839 per year. For families, the average income was $41,250. Men generally earned more than women. The average income for each person in the town was $13,757.
See also
In Spanish: Scott (condado de Columbia, Wisconsin) para niños
