Vance Creek, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Vance Creek, Wisconsin
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Location of Vance Creek, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Barron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.4 sq mi (91.8 km2) |
| • Land | 35.4 sq mi (91.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,207 ft (368 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 689 |
| • Density | 19.439/sq mi (7.505/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-82375 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584325 |
Vance Creek is a small town in Barron County, which is in the state of Wisconsin in the United States. In 2020, about 689 people lived there. This was a small increase from 669 people in 2010. Two small areas, called Reeve and Graytown, are also found within the town's borders.
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Where is Vance Creek Located?
Vance Creek is in the southwest part of Barron County. It shares its western border with Polk County. To the south, it borders Dunn County.
Land and Water Area
The town covers a total area of about 35.4 square miles (91.8 km2). Most of this area, about 35.4 square miles (91.7 km2), is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2), is water.
Who Lives in Vance Creek?
In the year 2000, there were 747 people living in Vance Creek. These people lived in 257 homes, and 194 of these were families. The town had about 21 people per square mile. Most of the people living there were White.
Households and Families
Many homes in Vance Creek had children under 18 living there, about 35.4%. Most homes, 63.4%, were married couples living together. Some homes had a single female parent, and about 24.5% were not families. About 17.1% of homes had just one person living there. A smaller number, 6.6%, had someone aged 65 or older living alone. On average, about 2.91 people lived in each home, and families had about 3.31 people.
Age of Residents
The people in Vance Creek were of different ages. About 30.8% were under 18 years old. About 8.3% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, 26.9%, was between 25 and 44 years old. About 22.2% were between 45 and 64. Finally, 11.8% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 35 years old.
