Washington, Vilas County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Washington, Wisconsin
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Location of Washington, Vilas County, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Vilas |
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| • Total | 47.6 sq mi (123.2 km2) |
| • Land | 41.4 sq mi (107.2 km2) |
| • Water | 6.1 sq mi (15.9 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,657 ft (505 m) |
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| • Total | 1,577 |
| • Density | 38.1/sq mi (14.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-83750 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584359 |
Washington is a small town located in Vilas County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 1,577 people lived there.
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Discover Washington, Wisconsin
Washington is a town in the state of Wisconsin. It is part of Vilas County. The town is known for its natural beauty.
Where is Washington Located?
The town of Washington covers a total area of about 47.5 square miles (123.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 41.4 square miles (107.2 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 6.2 square miles (15.9 square kilometers), is water. This means there are many lakes or rivers in the area.
Who Lives in Washington?
In 2000, there were 1,577 people living in Washington. These people lived in 683 different homes. About 491 of these homes were families. The town had about 38 people living in each square mile.
Families and Households
- Many homes (63.4%) were made up of married couples living together.
- About 24.7% of homes had children under 18 years old living there.
- Some homes (23.3%) had just one person living alone.
- About 8.8% of homes had someone 65 years or older living by themselves.
Age Groups in Washington
The people in Washington were of different ages:
- About 20.4% were under 18 years old.
- About 4.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 23.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 31.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 19.6% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Washington was 45 years. There were slightly more males than females in the town.
How People Earn Money
In 2000, the average income for a home in Washington was about $34,961 per year. For families, the average income was about $39,211 per year.
See also
In Spanish: Washington (condado de Vilas, Wisconsin) para niños
