Sturgeon Bay (town), Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
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Looking north from the southern terminus of Rustic Road R77 in the eastern part of the town
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Location of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Door |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.2 sq mi (91.1 km2) |
| • Land | 19.3 sq mi (50.0 km2) |
| • Water | 15.9 sq mi (41.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 865 |
| • Density | 44.8/sq mi (17.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-77900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584240 |
| Website | http://www.townofsturgeonbay.us |
Sturgeon Bay is a small community located in Door County, Wisconsin. It's called a "town," which is a type of local government area in Wisconsin. In the year 2000, about 865 people lived here.
Exploring Sturgeon Bay's Geography
Sturgeon Bay is known for its beautiful natural setting. A long time ago, the Potawatomi people had a village on the eastern shore. They called this area Onegahning. This name means "to carry a canoe back and forth." This likely referred to a portage, where people would carry their canoes between two bodies of water. Today, this area is part of the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal.
The town covers a total area of about 35.2 square miles (91.1 square kilometers). A big part of this area is water, about 15.9 square miles (41.1 square kilometers). The land area is around 19.3 square miles (50.0 square kilometers). This means nearly half of the town's total area is covered by water!
Who Lives in Sturgeon Bay?
In 2000, the census counted 865 people living in Sturgeon Bay. The population density was about 44.8 people for every square mile. Most of the people living in the town were White. There were also people who identified as Native American and Asian. Some people were from two or more racial backgrounds. A small number of residents were also Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Sturgeon Bay in 2000 was 44 years old. About 20% of the population was under 18 years old. This shows a mix of different age groups living in the community.
See also
In Spanish: Sturgeon Bay (condado de Door, Wisconsin) para niños
