Wescott, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Wescott, Wisconsin
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Location of Wescott, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Shawano |
| Area | |
| • Total | 30.3 sq mi (78.6 km2) |
| • Land | 22.7 sq mi (58.7 km2) |
| • Water | 7.7 sq mi (19.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
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| • Total | 3,653 |
| • Density | 161.1/sq mi (62.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-85275 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584396 |
| Website | Town of Wescott |
Wescott is a town located in Shawano County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 3,653 people lived there.
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Geography of Wescott
Wescott covers a total area of about 30.3 square miles (78.6 square kilometers). A large part of this area is land, which is about 22.7 square miles (58.7 square kilometers). The rest of the area is water, making up about 7.7 square miles (19.8 square kilometers). This means that over a quarter of the town's area is covered by water.
Who Lives in Wescott?
Population and Households
In 2000, there were 3,653 people living in Wescott. These people lived in 1,581 different homes, called households. Out of these, 1,094 were families. The town had about 161 people per square mile. There were also 2,341 housing units available.
Diversity in Wescott
Most people living in Wescott were White, making up about 94% of the population. About 4% of the people were Native American. A small number of people were African American, Asian, or Pacific Islander. Some people also identified with two or more races. Less than 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in Wescott
The people in Wescott come from different age groups. About 20% of the population was under 18 years old. Around 26% were young adults between 25 and 44 years old. About 28% were middle-aged, between 45 and 64 years old. And about 19% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in Wescott was 44 years.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Wescott was about $40,060 per year. For families, the average income was a bit higher, around $42,148 per year. The average income for each person in the town was about $20,760. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line. This included about 1.9% of those under 18 and 5.4% of those 65 or older.
See also
- In Spanish: Wescott (Wisconsin) para niños
