Stephenson, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Stephenson, Wisconsin
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Peshtigo River as seen from Stephenson.
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Location of Stephenson, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Marinette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 176.8 sq mi (457.9 km2) |
| • Land | 169.6 sq mi (439.2 km2) |
| • Water | 7.2 sq mi (18.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 886 ft (270 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,065 |
| • Density | 18.1/sq mi (7.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-77000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584217 |
Stephenson is a town located in Marinette County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 3,065 people lived there.
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A Look Back: Stephenson's History
The town of Stephenson was first set up in 1897. It was originally called Crivitz. In 1905, its name was changed to Stephenson.
The town is named after Isaac Stephenson. He was a politician who served in the United States Congress. He represented Wisconsin from 1883 to 1889. Later, he became a US Senator for Wisconsin from 1907 to 1915.
Where is Stephenson? Its Geography
Stephenson covers a total area of about 176.8 square miles (457.9 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 169.6 square miles (439.2 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 7.2 square miles (18.7 square kilometers), is water. This means about 4% of the town's area is water.
Who Lives in Stephenson? People and Families
Based on the census from 2000, there were 3,065 people living in Stephenson. These people lived in 1,369 households. A household is a group of people living in one home. Out of these, 955 were families.
The town had about 18.1 people per square mile (7.0 people per square kilometer). There were 3,777 housing units in total.
Most people in Stephenson were White (98.24%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander people. Some people identified as being from two or more races. About 0.82% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 19.8% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (60.0%) were married couples. About 5.8% were female-led households without a husband. Around 30.2% were non-family households.
About 25.6% of all households had just one person living there. And 11.2% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone. The average household had 2.23 people. The average family had 2.63 people.
The population's age was spread out. About 18.6% were under 18 years old. About 20.7% were 65 years or older. The average age in Stephenson was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were about 111.8 males.
The average income for a household in Stephenson was $34,516. For families, the average income was $40,725. Males generally earned more than females. The average income per person in the town was $18,312. A small number of families (3.8%) and people (7.6%) had lower incomes. This included 6.4% of those under 18 and 9.2% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Stephenson (Wisconsin) para niños
