Stella, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Stella, Wisconsin
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Stella Town Hall
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Location of Stella, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Oneida |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.3 sq mi (96.6 km2) |
| • Land | 35.3 sq mi (91.5 km2) |
| • Water | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,611 ft (491 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 633 |
| • Density | 17.9/sq mi (6.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-76975 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584216 |
| Website | http://www.tn.stella.wi.gov |
Stella is a small town located in Oneida County, Wisconsin, in the United States. Back in the year 2000, about 633 people lived there. A smaller community called Starks is also part of the town of Stella.
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History of Stella
Stella got its name from a character in the books written by a famous writer named Jonathan Swift.
Geography and Land Area
Stella covers an area of about 37.3 square miles (96.6 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 35.3 square miles, is land. The rest, about 2.0 square miles, is water.
People Living in Stella
As of the year 2000, there were 633 people living in Stella. This means there were about 17.9 people for every square mile. Most of the people living in Stella were White. A small number were Native American or Asian.
There were 236 households in the town. A household is a group of people living together. Many of these households were married couples. Some households had children under 18 living with them.
The people in Stella had different ages. About 25.6% were under 18 years old. About 12.5% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Stella was 39 years.
The average income for a family in Stella was about $46,375 per year. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line.
Getting Around Stella
The Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport (KRHI) helps people travel to and from Stella. It serves the county and nearby communities. The airport has flights for both regular travelers and smaller planes.
See also
In Spanish: Stella (Wisconsin) para niños
