West Sweden, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of West Sweden
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Location of the Town of West Sweden
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Polk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.7 sq mi (87.2 km2) |
| • Land | 32.6 sq mi (84.6 km2) |
| • Water | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,076 ft (328 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 731 |
| • Density | 22.4/sq mi (8.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-86350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584417 |
| Website | http://townofwestsweden.com/ |
The Town of West Sweden is a small community located in Polk County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 731 people lived here. A small part of another community, Pole Cat Crossing, is also found within the town's borders.
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Geography of West Sweden
The Town of West Sweden covers a total area of about 33.7 square miles (or 87.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 32.7 square miles (84.6 square kilometers). The rest, about 1.0 square mile (2.7 square kilometers), is water. This means a small part of the town is made up of lakes or rivers.
People of West Sweden
In 2000, there were 731 people living in the Town of West Sweden. This means there were about 22 people living in every square mile. There were 285 households, which are groups of people living together in one home.
Households and Families
- Out of all the households, about 33% had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households, about 64%, were married couples living together.
- About 7% of households had a female head with no husband.
- Around 21% of homes had just one person living there.
- About 8% of homes had someone 65 years or older living alone.
- The average household had about 2.5 people.
- The average family had about 3 people.
Age and Income
The people in the town were spread out by age:
- About 26% were under 18 years old.
- About 6% were between 18 and 24.
- About 26% were between 25 and 44.
- About 26% were between 45 and 64.
- About 16% were 65 years or older.
The average age in the town was 41 years old.
In 2000, the average income for a household in the town was about $41,250 per year. For families, the average income was around $49,583 per year. A small number of families, about 3.5%, and about 5% of the total population, lived below the poverty line. This included some children and some older adults.
See also
- In Spanish: West Sweden (Wisconsin) para niños
