Troy, Sauk County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Troy, Wisconsin
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Location of the Town of Troy, Sauk County, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Sauk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 54.3 sq mi (140.6 km2) |
| • Land | 53.1 sq mi (137.6 km2) |
| • Water | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 817 ft (249 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 773 |
| • Density | 14.5/sq mi (5.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-80825 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584298 |
The Town of Troy is a small community in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States. In the year 2000, about 773 people lived there. You can find a few small, unincorporated communities within the town, like Black Hawk, Cassell, and Witwen.
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History of Troy
The Town of Troy got its name from Troy, Ohio. An early settler who moved to Wisconsin was originally from that town in Ohio.
Geography of Troy
The Town of Troy covers a total area of about 54.3 square miles (140.6 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 53.1 square miles (137.6 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1.1 square miles (3.0 square kilometers), is water.
People of Troy
Population in 2000
In the year 2000, a census counted 773 people living in the Town of Troy. There were 277 households and 219 families. The town had about 14.5 people per square mile (5.6 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people living in Troy were White (98.84%). A small number were from other backgrounds. About 0.65% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 277 households, about 36.1% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (69.0%) were married couples living together. About 6.5% of households had a female head with no husband present.
About 20.9% of households were not families. Also, 17.3% of all households were made up of single individuals. About 5.4% of these individuals were 65 years old or older and lived alone. The average household had 2.79 people, and the average family had 3.17 people.
Age and Income
The population of Troy had a mix of ages. About 28.2% were under 18 years old. About 27.9% were between 25 and 44 years old. The median age, which is the middle age of all residents, was 38 years.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Troy was $39,432. For families, the average income was $43,750. The average income per person in the town was $17,735. About 8.2% of all people in Troy lived below the poverty line. This included 10.5% of those under 18 and 2.4% of those 65 or older.
Notable People
- Leroy Litscher was a farmer and a politician. He was born in the Town of Troy.
See also
In Spanish: Troy (condado de Sauk, Wisconsin) para niños
