Strongs Prairie, Wisconsin facts for kids
The Town of Strongs Prairie is a cool place located in Adams County, in the state of Wisconsin in the United States. In 2020, about 1,145 people lived there. You can also find smaller communities like Arkdale, Dellwood, and Strongs Prairie itself within the town's borders.
Quick facts for kids
Town of Strongs Prairie
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Location in Adams County and the state of Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Adams |
| Area | |
| • Total | 52.0 sq mi (134.6 km2) |
| • Land | 47.1 sq mi (122.0 km2) |
| • Water | 4.9 sq mi (12.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 951 ft (290 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,145 |
| • Density | 22.032/sq mi (8.507/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-77800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584236 |
Exploring Strongs Prairie's Geography
Strongs Prairie is located right along the Wisconsin River. This river forms the western edge of Adams County.
Two large lakes, Castle Rock Lake and Petenwell Lake, are partly within the town. These lakes are actually parts of the river that have been widened by dams.
The total area of the town is about 134.6 square kilometers (or 52 square miles). Most of this area, about 122.0 square kilometers (47.1 square miles), is land. The rest, about 12.6 square kilometers (4.9 square miles), is water. This means about 9.35% of the town is covered by water!
Who Lives in Strongs Prairie?
Let's look at the people who call Strongs Prairie home. In the year 2000, there were 1,115 people living in the town.
Most people in Strongs Prairie are White, making up about 98.39% of the population. A small number of people are African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people also identify with other races or with two or more races. About 1.35% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
There were 502 households in the town. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 19.5% of these households had kids under 18 living with them. Many households (59.4%) were married couples.
The average age of people in Strongs Prairie in 2000 was 48 years old. About 17.6% of the population was under 18. This means there are fewer young people and more adults and older adults living here.
The average income for a household in the town was about $30,048 per year. For families, the average income was around $34,375.
See also
In Spanish: Strongs Prairie (Wisconsin) para niños
