Shanagolden, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Shanagolden, Wisconsin
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Location of Shanagolden, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Ashland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 89.8 sq mi (232.5 km2) |
| • Land | 89.2 sq mi (231.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,506 ft (459 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 131 |
| • Density | 1.459/sq mi (0.5634/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-72825 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584131 |
Shanagolden is a small town located in Ashland County, which is part of the state of Wisconsin in the United States. In 2020, about 131 people lived here. The community of Shanagolden is also found within this town.
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Geography of Shanagolden
Shanagolden is a town with a total area of about 232.5 square kilometers (which is about 90 square miles). Most of this area is land, covering 231.1 square kilometers. A small part, about 1.4 square kilometers, is water. This means the town has a lot of land for its size.
Who Lives in Shanagolden?
This section tells us about the people living in Shanagolden. It uses information from the year 2000.
Population and Homes
In 2000, there were 150 people living in Shanagolden. These people lived in 63 different homes, and 48 of these were families. The town had a population density of about 1.7 people per square mile. This means it's a very spread-out area, not crowded at all. There were also 157 housing units available.
Diversity in Shanagolden
Most of the people living in Shanagolden in 2000 were White, making up about 98.67% of the population. A small number, about 1.33%, were Native American.
Families and Households
Out of the 63 homes, about 33.3% had children under 18 living there. Most homes, 63.5%, were married couples living together. About 6.3% of homes had a female head of the house without a husband. About 23.8% of homes were not families.
Some people, about 22.2% of all homes, lived by themselves. About 12.7% of these people living alone were 65 years old or older. On average, each home had about 2.38 people, and each family had about 2.77 people.
Age Groups in the Town
The people in Shanagolden in 2000 were spread out across different age groups:
- About 24.7% were under 18 years old.
- About 4.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 22.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 19.3% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the town was 41 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 120.6 males. If we only look at people 18 and older, for every 100 females, there were about 113.2 males.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a home in Shanagolden was $26,250 per year. For families, the average income was $31,250. Males generally earned more, with an average income of $26,875, compared to $19,000 for females. The average income per person in the town was $17,450.
A small number of families, about 3.7%, and 4.0% of the total population, lived below the poverty line. This included no one under 18, but about 17.1% of those over 64 years old.
See also
- Shanagolden (community), Wisconsin - The small community located within the town.
