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Town of Texas
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Location of the Town of Texas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Marathon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 45.1 sq mi (116.7 km2) |
| • Land | 44.6 sq mi (115.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,306 ft (398 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,615 |
| • Density | 35.81/sq mi (13.839/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-79350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584270 |
| Website | townoftexas.com |
The Town of Texas is a small town located in Marathon County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It is part of the larger Wausau area. In 2010, about 1,615 people lived there. A smaller community called Granite Heights is also found within the town.
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Exploring the Town of Texas's Geography
The Town of Texas covers about 45.1 square miles (116.7 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 44.6 square miles (115.5 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.5 square miles (1.2 square kilometers), is water. This means a small part of the town is made up of lakes or rivers.
Understanding the Population of Texas Town
In 2000, there were 1,703 people living in the Town of Texas. These people lived in 608 households, and 493 of these were families. The town had about 38.2 people per square mile.
Who Lives in the Town of Texas?
Most people in the town were White (97.06%). There were also smaller groups of African American (0.82%), Native American (0.18%), and Asian (1.23%) residents. Some people were from other backgrounds or had mixed heritage. About 0.23% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Households in Texas Town
Many households (34.5%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (71.2%) were married couples. About 6.3% were single mothers with no husband present. Around 16.0% of households were single people living alone. About 7.1% of these single people were 65 or older. On average, each household had 2.80 people, and each family had 3.14 people.
Age Groups in the Community
The town's population had different age groups:
- 24.9% were under 18 years old.
- 8.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 28.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 26.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 11.3% were 65 years or older.
The average age in the town was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were about 104.7 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were about 104.6 males.
Income and Economy in Texas Town
In 2000, the average income for a household in the town was $51,830 per year. For families, the average income was $57,024. Men earned an average of $35,313, while women earned $23,304. The average income per person in the town was $18,852.
A small number of families (3.7%) and people (4.1%) lived below the poverty line. This included 3.6% of those under 18 and 7.3% of those aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Texas (Wisconsin) para niños
