Sugar Camp, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sugar Camp, Wisconsin
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Location of Sugar Camp, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Oneida |
| Area | |
| • Total | 98.0 sq mi (253.9 km2) |
| • Land | 88.9 sq mi (230.2 km2) |
| • Water | 9.1 sq mi (23.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,663 ft (507 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,694 |
| • Density | 17.2/sq mi (6.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-78075 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584243 |
| Website | http://www.sugarcamp.org |
Sugar Camp is a small town in Oneida County, Wisconsin, United States. In 2010, about 1,694 people lived there. The town also includes a smaller area known as the Sugar Camp community.
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History of Sugar Camp
For many years, Sugar Camp was known by a different name. Before the 1940s, the town was called 'Robbins'.
Geography and Nature
Sugar Camp covers a total area of about 98 square miles (253.9 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 88.9 square miles (230.2 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 9.1 square miles (23.7 square kilometers), is water. This means there are many lakes and rivers in the area.
Education for Kids
The children in Sugar Camp attend Sugar Camp Elementary School. This school is part of the Three Lakes School District.
Who Lives in Sugar Camp?
In 2010, there were 1,694 people living in Sugar Camp. These people lived in 729 different homes. The town had about 17 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Sugar Camp were White (97.9%). A small number were Native American, Asian, or Black. About 0.9% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
- About 19.7% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 16.6% were 65 years old or older.
- The average age of people in Sugar Camp was 42 years.
Transportation Options
The Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport (KRHI) helps people travel to and from Sugar Camp. This airport serves the town and nearby areas. It offers both regular flights and services for smaller planes.
Images for kids
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Indian Lake in Sugar Camp
