Silver Cliff, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Silver Cliff, Wisconsin
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Location of Silver Cliff, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Marinette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 107.0 sq mi (277.1 km2) |
| • Land | 106.4 sq mi (275.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,158 ft (353 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 529 |
| • Density | 5.0/sq mi (1.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-73975 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584161 |
| Website | https://www.silvercliffwi.com/ |
Silver Cliff is a small town located in Marinette County, Wisconsin. In the year 2000, about 529 people lived there. It is a quiet place in the state of Wisconsin.
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History of Silver Cliff
How Silver Cliff Got Its Name
The town of Silver Cliff was not always called by this name. When it first became a separate town in March 1920, it was known as Rat River. Just a few months later, in June 1920, its name was changed to Silver Cliff. This new name has stayed with the town ever since.
Geography of Silver Cliff
Where is Silver Cliff Located?
Silver Cliff is found in the state of Wisconsin. It is part of Marinette County. The town covers a total area of about 107.0 square miles (277.1 square kilometers).
Land and Water Areas
Most of Silver Cliff is land. About 106.4 square miles (275.5 square kilometers) is land. A smaller part, about 0.6 square miles (1.6 square kilometers), is water. This means only a small portion of the town's total area is covered by water.
People of Silver Cliff
Population in 2000
According to the census taken in 2000, there were 529 people living in Silver Cliff. These people lived in 216 different homes. Out of these homes, 157 were families.
Population Density
The population density tells us how many people live in a certain area. In Silver Cliff, there were about 5.0 people per square mile (1.9 people per square kilometer). This shows that Silver Cliff is not a very crowded place.
Who Lives in Silver Cliff?
Most of the people living in Silver Cliff in 2000 were White, making up about 98.11% of the population. There were also small numbers of African American people, Native American people, and people of two or more races. A very small number of people were Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in the Town
The people in Silver Cliff were of different ages. About 23.4% of the population was under 18 years old. About 16.4% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 46 years. This means many adults lived in Silver Cliff.
Family Life and Income
In 2000, many homes in Silver Cliff were married couples living together. About 19.4% of homes had children under 18. The average home had about 2.45 people. The average family had about 2.92 people.
The average yearly income for a home in Silver Cliff was about $31,053. For families, the average income was about $33,000. Some people in the town, about 15.1% of the population, lived below the poverty line. This included about 36.4% of children under 18.
See also
- In Spanish: Silver Cliff (Wisconsin) para niños
