Webster, Vernon County, Wisconsin facts for kids
Webster is a town located in Vernon County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 676 people lived there. Two smaller communities, Avalanche and Bloomingdale, are also found within the town of Webster.
A Look Back: Webster's History
The town of Webster was officially started on April 7, 1856. It was named after a famous American politician, Daniel Webster.
Where is Webster?
According to information from the United States Census Bureau, the town of Webster covers a total area of about 35.4 square miles (which is about 91.7 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with only a very tiny part (0.03%) being water.
Who Lives in Webster?
Based on the census from the year 2000, there were 676 people living in Webster. These people lived in 217 different homes, and 177 of those were families. The town had about 19 people living in each square mile.
Most of the people living in Webster were White (99.56%). A small number were African American (0.30%) or from two or more races (0.15%). About 0.15% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (45.6%) had children under 18 living there. Most households (68.7%) were married couples living together. About 15.7% of homes had just one person living there. The average household had about 3.12 people.
The people in Webster had different ages. About 35.8% were under 18 years old. About 10.2% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the town was 33 years.
The average yearly income for a family in Webster was about $30,938. Some families (19.0%) and people (26.6%) lived below the poverty line. This included 37.6% of children under 18.
See also
In Spanish: Webster (condado de Vernon, Wisconsin) para niños
