Forest, Vernon County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Forest, Wisconsin
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Location in Vernon County and the state of Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Vernon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.0 sq mi (93.1 km2) |
| • Land | 36.0 sq mi (93.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 583 |
| • Density | 16.2/sq mi (6.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-26550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583216 |
| Website | http://www.townofforest.com |
Forest is a small town located in Vernon County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 583 people lived here. Some smaller communities like Dilly, Mount Tabor, and Valley are also part of the town of Forest.
About the Land
Forest covers an area of about 36 square miles (93.1 square kilometers). All of this land is dry, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's borders.
Who Lives in Forest?
In 2000, 583 people lived in Forest. There were 199 households and 159 families. This means about 16 people lived in each square mile. Most of the people living in Forest were White.
Families and Age Groups
Many households in Forest (about 36%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (about 72%) were married couples living together.
The people in Forest were spread across different age groups. About 30% of the population was under 18 years old. Around 11% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in Forest was 36 years.
Income in Forest
In 2000, the average income for a household in Forest was about $35,982 per year. For families, the average income was around $40,556.
See also
In Spanish: Forest (condado de Vernon, Wisconsin) para niños
