Wagner, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wagner, Wisconsin
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Wagner town hall
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Location of Wagner, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Marinette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 54.6 sq mi (141.4 km2) |
| • Land | 53.2 sq mi (137.8 km2) |
| • Water | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 722 |
| • Density | 13.6/sq mi (5.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-83050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584338 |
Wagner is a town located in Marinette County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 722 people lived there. Several smaller communities are part of the town of Wagner. These include Goll, McAllister, Packard, and a community also named Wagner.
A Look at Wagner's History
The town of Wagner was created in 1915. Before that, it was part of another area called Porterfield. People living east of Middle Inlet wanted their own separate town.
The town was named after Joseph Wagner (1850–1925). He was the first supervisor for the county board in this area.
Wagner's Location and Size
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Wagner covers a total area of about 54.6 square miles (141.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. About 53.2 square miles (137.8 square kilometers) is land.
A smaller part of the town is covered by water. This water area is about 1.4 square miles (3.6 square kilometers).
Who Lives in Wagner?
In 2000, a census counted the people living in Wagner. There were 722 people in total. These people lived in 283 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
Most households were families. About 213 households were families, and 68.2% of these were married couples. About 31.1% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The people in Wagner were of different ages.
- About 25.3% were under 18 years old.
- About 6.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 25.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 27.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 15.4% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Wagner was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were about 110.5 males.
The average income for a household in Wagner was about $39,792 per year. For families, the average income was about $45,185 per year. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Wagner (Wisconsin) para niños
