Weston, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Weston, Wisconsin
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Weston Municipal Center
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Location of Weston in Marathon County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Marathon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 21.64 sq mi (56.05 km2) |
| • Land | 21.62 sq mi (55.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,250 ft (381 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 15,723 |
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(2019)
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19,142 |
| • Density | 726.57/sq mi (280.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-86025 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1761601 |
Weston is a village located in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It is part of the larger Wausau area. In 2010, about 14,868 people lived there.
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History of Weston Village
Weston became a village on March 11, 1996. Before that, it was part of the Town of Weston. The village was created to help protect its boundaries from nearby towns. About two-thirds of the old town became the new village.
Geography and Land Area
Weston covers a total area of about 21.58 square miles (55.87 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 21.55 square miles (55.81 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometers), is water.
People Living in Weston
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 3,375 | — | |
| 1980 | 8,775 | 160.0% | |
| 1990 | 9,714 | 10.7% | |
| 2000 | 12,079 | 24.3% | |
| 2010 | 14,868 | 23.1% | |
| 2020 | 15,723 | 5.8% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 15,167 | 2.0% | |
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Weston's Population in 2010
In 2010, the village of Weston had 14,868 people. These people lived in 5,772 households. About 3,928 of these households were families. The village had about 690 people per square mile (266 people per square kilometer).
There were 6,364 homes or housing units. On average, there were about 295 homes per square mile (114 homes per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Weston were White (87.7%). Other groups included Asian (8.7%), African American (0.8%), and Native American (0.4%). About 2.0% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
About 36.5% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (51.2%) were married couples living together. Some households (11.3%) had a female head with no husband. About 5.5% had a male head with no wife.
About 31.9% of households were not families. Also, 25.1% of all households had only one person living there. About 7.9% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone. The average household had 2.54 people. The average family had 3.06 people.
The average age of people in Weston was 35.6 years. About 27.4% of residents were under 18. About 11.5% were 65 years or older. The village had slightly more females (50.5%) than males (49.5%).
Transportation Options
Airport Services
The Central Wisconsin Airport (KCWA) serves Weston and the surrounding areas. This airport offers both scheduled flights and services for private planes.
Education in Weston
The D.C. Everest School District serves the village of Weston. Public schools located in Weston include:
- Mountain Bay Elementary
- D.C. Everest Middle School
- D.C. Everest Junior High
- D.C. Everest Senior High School
Images for kids
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Weston Municipal Center
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Location of Weston in Marathon County, Wisconsin.
See also
In Spanish: Weston (Wisconsin) para niños
