Townsend, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Townsend, Wisconsin
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Location of Townsend, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Oconto |
| Area | |
| • Total | 42.5 sq mi (110.0 km2) |
| • Land | 39.0 sq mi (101.0 km2) |
| • Water | 3.5 sq mi (9.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,388 ft (423 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 963 |
| • Density | 24.7/sq mi (9.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-80325 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584287 |
| Website | http://www.townsendwisconsin.org |
Townsend is a small town located in Oconto County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 963 people lived there. There is also a specific area called Townsend that is part of the larger town.
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Where is Townsend Located?
Townsend covers an area of about 42.5 square miles (109.9 square kilometers). Most of this area, around 39 square miles (101.0 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 3.5 square miles (9.0 square kilometers) is covered by water, such as lakes or rivers.
Who Lives in Townsend?
In 2000, there were 963 people living in Townsend. These people lived in 436 different homes. Most of the people living in Townsend were White (about 97.5%). A small number of people were Native American or from other backgrounds.
Families and Households
Out of the 436 homes, about 17% had children under 18 living there. Most homes (63.5%) were married couples living together. About 24% of homes had just one person living there. Many older adults, aged 65 or more, lived alone. On average, about 2.21 people lived in each home.
Age and Income
The people in Townsend were of different ages. About 17% were under 18 years old. A large group, about 34.8%, were between 45 and 64 years old. Many people, about 26.4%, were 65 years or older. The average age in Townsend was 53 years.
The average yearly income for a home in Townsend was about $28,456. For families, the average income was higher, around $36,875. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line. This included about 11.2% of those under 18 and 2.0% of those 65 or older.
Famous People from Townsend
- Russ Bauers, a professional baseball player, is from Townsend.
See also
In Spanish: Townsend (Wisconsin) para niños
