Strickland, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Strickland, Wisconsin
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Location of Strickland, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Rusk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.1 sq mi (90.9 km2) |
| • Land | 34.7 sq mi (89.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,326 ft (404 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 300 |
| • Density | 8.6/sq mi (3.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-77775 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584235 |
The Town of Strickland is a small community located in Rusk County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 300 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the beautiful state of Wisconsin.
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Exploring Strickland's Geography
Strickland is a town with a total area of about 35.1 square miles (90.9 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 34.7 square miles (89.9 square kilometers), is land. The rest, a small part of 0.4 square miles (1.0 square kilometer), is covered by water. This means there are likely some small lakes or rivers within the town's borders.
Understanding Strickland's Population
Population Numbers and Homes
In 2000, the town of Strickland had 300 residents. These people lived in 113 households, and 87 of these were families. The town was not very crowded, with about 8.6 people living in each square mile. There were also 160 housing units, which means there were more homes than households.
Who Lives in Strickland?
Most people living in Strickland in 2000 were White, making up about 94.67% of the population. About 4% of the people were from other racial backgrounds, and a small number (1.33%) identified with two or more races. Around 4% of the population was also Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
Many households in Strickland were families. About 24.8% of homes had children under 18 living there. Most households (61.9%) were married couples living together. Some homes (7.1%) had a female head of household without a husband present.
The people in Strickland were of different ages:
- About 22.7% were under 18 years old.
- 8.0% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 25.0% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 29.0% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 15.3% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Strickland was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were about 114 males.
See also
In Spanish: Strickland (Wisconsin) para niños
