Washington, Shawano County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Washington, Wisconsin
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Location of Washington, Shawano County, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Shawano |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39.0 sq mi (101.0 km2) |
| • Land | 35.4 sq mi (91.6 km2) |
| • Water | 3.6 sq mi (9.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,903 |
| • Density | 53.8/sq mi (20.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-83725 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584358 |
Washington is a town located in Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States. In the year 2000, about 1,903 people lived there. It is a quiet place with a mix of land and water.
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About the Land and Water
Washington covers a total area of about 39 square miles (which is about 101 square kilometers). Most of this area, around 35.4 square miles (91.6 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 3.6 square miles (9.4 square kilometers), is water. This means there are lakes, rivers, or other water bodies within the town's borders.
Who Lives in Washington?
Population Details
In 2000, a count called the census showed that 1,903 people lived in Washington. These people lived in 803 different homes. About 586 of these homes were families. The town had about 53.8 people living in each square mile.
Most of the people living in Washington were White (about 95.32%). A smaller number were Native American (about 3.26%). Some people were from other backgrounds. About 1.26% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Homes and Families
Out of the 803 homes, about 23.4% had children under 18 living there. Most homes (64.6%) were married couples living together. About 5.6% of homes had a female head of the house without a husband present. The average home had about 2.37 people, and the average family had about 2.76 people.
Age and Income
The people in Washington were spread out in age. About 20.8% were under 18 years old. About 21.2% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 46 years.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Washington was $36,630. For families, the average income was $46,447. The average income per person in the town was $20,665. A small number of people, about 6.8% of the population, had lower incomes. This included about 12.4% of those under 18 and 4.1% of those 65 and older.
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