Stockton, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Stockton, Wisconsin
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Location of Stockton, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Portage |
| Area | |
| • Total | 57.8 sq mi (149.8 km2) |
| • Land | 57.7 sq mi (149.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,148 ft (350 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,896 |
| • Density | 50.2/sq mi (19.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-77537 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584230 |
| Website | http://www.townofstockton.com |
Stockton is a town located in Portage County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 2,896 people lived there. Several smaller communities are part of Stockton. These include Arnott, Custer, Fancher, Esker, and the community also called Stockton.
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Geography of Stockton
Stockton covers a total area of about 57.8 square miles (149.8 square kilometers). Most of this area, 57.7 square miles (149.4 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, 0.1 square miles (0.4 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Stockton?
Population in 2000
In 2000, a census counted 2,896 people living in Stockton. There were 984 households and 820 families. The town had about 50 people per square mile (19.4 people per square kilometer).
Most people in Stockton were White (97.86%). A small number were African American (0.21%), Native American (0.28%), or Asian (0.52%). Some people were from other races or had mixed backgrounds. About 1.21% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 984 households, 40.1% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (73.0%) were married couples living together. About 5.8% were single mothers with no husband present.
The average household had 2.94 people. The average family had 3.20 people.
Age Groups in Stockton
The population in Stockton was spread across different age groups:
- 29.1% were under 18 years old.
- 8.0% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 30.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 24.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 7.8% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Stockton was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were about 111.7 males.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Stockton was $50,957 per year. For families, the average income was $57,096. Men earned about $37,234 per year, while women earned about $23,006. The average income per person in the town was $19,886.
A small number of families (1.2%) and people (2.8%) lived below the poverty line. This included 2.3% of those under 18 and 3.9% of those 65 or older.
Notable People from Stockton
Some well-known people who have lived in Stockton include:
- Thomas Wesley Anderson: A farmer and a politician.
- William Arnott: Also a farmer and a politician.
- Leonard A. Groshek: A farmer, teacher, and politician.
See also
In Spanish: Stockton (Wisconsin) para niños
