Underhill, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Underhill, Wisconsin
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Location of Underhill, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Oconto |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.6 sq mi (92.2 km2) |
| • Land | 35.1 sq mi (90.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 846 |
| • Density | 24.1/sq mi (9.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-81475 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584308 |
| Website | http://townofunderhill.com/ |
Underhill is a town in Oconto County, Wisconsin, United States. In the year 2000, about 846 people lived here. It is a quiet place with a mix of natural beauty and a bit of history.
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Communities in Underhill
Underhill is home to a few smaller communities. These are places where people live and gather.
- Hintz is a small community. It is located on County Road H. This community was named after Robert Hintz. He was the first postmaster for the area.
- Mosling is another community. You can find it on County Road P. Part of Mosling is in Underhill. Another part is in the nearby town of Gillett. It was named to honor local business owners.
- Underhill is also the name of an unincorporated community. It is located along the Oconto River. This is northwest of where County Road V crosses the river.
History of Underhill
The land where Underhill is located has a long history.
Early History and Native Americans
The Menominee people are the original inhabitants of this area. They called this place Kāēkāēaweqnikoniw. This old name means "crossing the portage". A portage is a place where people carry boats or canoes over land. This land was part of the traditional Menominee territory.
In 1836, the Menominee gave this land to the United States. This happened as part of a treaty. The treaty was called the Treaty of the Cedars. It helped make room for other Native American groups. These groups included the Oneida, Stockbridge-Munsee, and Brothertown peoples. They had been moved from New York to Wisconsin.
Naming the Town
Later, the town was named in English. It was named after William Underhill. He was a white settler who came from Vermont. The town had a post office that opened in 1888. However, the post office closed down in 1976.
Geography of Underhill
Underhill is located in a beautiful part of Wisconsin.
Land and Water
The town covers a total area of about 35.6 square miles (92.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. About 35.1 square miles (90.8 square kilometers) is land. The rest is water. About 0.5 square miles (1.4 square kilometers) of the town is covered by water.
Population and People
This section tells us about the people who live in Underhill.
Population Count
In the year 2000, there were 846 people living in Underhill. These people lived in 329 households. A household is a group of people living together. Out of these, 235 were families. On average, there were about 24 people per square mile.
Diversity in Underhill
Most of the people in Underhill were White (93.50%). Some residents were Native American (3.43%). A small number were Asian (0.35%). About 2.72% of the people were from two or more races. A very small number (0.12%) were Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
About 30.1% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (62.6%) were married couples living together. About 5.8% had a female head of household with no husband present. Around 28.3% were non-family households. This means they were not related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
About 22.5% of all households were made up of individuals living alone. And 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. The average household had 2.57 people. The average family had 3.03 people.
Age Groups
The people in Underhill are of different ages.
- 25.5% were under 18 years old.
- 7.0% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 28.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 23.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 15.4% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Underhill was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were about 109.9 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were about 108.6 males.
Income Information
The median household income was $31,905. This means half of the households earned more than this, and half earned less. The median family income was $39,844. Males generally earned more than females. The average income per person was $16,503. About 6.2% of families and 10.8% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 13.8% of those under 18 and 4.4% of those 65 or older.
