Sumner, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Sumner, Wisconsin
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Town hall in Osseo
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Location of Sumner, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Trempealeau |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.9 sq mi (87.8 km2) |
| • Land | 33.9 sq mi (87.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 806 |
| • Density | 23.8/sq mi (9.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-78500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584253 |
Sumner is a small town located in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 806 people lived there.
History of Sumner
The town of Sumner was named after a famous politician named Charles Sumner. He was a U.S. Senator from Massachusetts. Charles Sumner was a strong supporter and friend of Abraham Lincoln, who was the 16th President of the United States.
Where is Sumner?
Sumner is located in Wisconsin. According to information from the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of about 33.9 square miles (which is about 87.7 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 33.8 square miles (87.7 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Sumner?
In the year 2000, a census (a count of the population) showed that 806 people lived in Sumner. These people lived in 291 different homes, and 229 of these were families.
The town had about 23.8 people living in each square mile. There were also 305 housing units, which means places where people could live.
Most of the people in Sumner were White, making up about 99.88% of the population. A very small number, about 0.12%, were Native American.
Let's look at the age groups:
- About 28.3% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 5.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 27.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12.4% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Sumner was 38 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 102 males.
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