Weyauwega (town), Wisconsin facts for kids
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Weyauwega, Wisconsin
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Location of Weyauwega (town), Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Waupaca |
| Area | |
| • Total | 21.8 sq mi (56.4 km2) |
| • Land | 19.9 sq mi (51.5 km2) |
| • Water | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km2) |
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 627 |
| • Density | 31.5/sq mi (12.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-86425 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584419 |
Weyauwega is a town in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. In the year 2000, about 627 people lived here. The City of Weyauwega is mostly inside this town, but it is a separate government. Smaller places like Evanswood and Gills Landing are also part of the town.
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About the Land
The town of Weyauwega covers about 21.8 square miles (56.4 square kilometers) in total. Most of this area, about 19.9 square miles (51.5 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1.9 square miles (4.9 square kilometers), is water, like lakes or rivers.
Who Lives Here?
In 2000, there were 627 people living in Weyauwega. These people lived in 226 homes, and 185 of these were families. On average, there were about 32 people living in each square mile (12 people per square kilometer).
Homes and Families
Out of the 226 homes, about 42% had children under 18 living there. Most homes (about 66%) were married couples living together. About 11% of homes had a female head of household with no husband.
The average home had about 2.77 people, and the average family had about 3.09 people.
Age Groups
The people in Weyauwega were spread out by age:
- About 29% were under 18 years old.
- About 6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 25% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in the town was 38 years.
Money Earned
In 2000, the average income for a home in the town was about $46,442 per year. For families, the average income was about $48,875 per year.
Famous People from Weyauwega
Some notable people who have lived in or are connected to Weyauwega include:
- Robert Bloch, a well-known writer.
- Louis Bostedo, a politician (someone who works in government).
- Eliada W. Brown, also a politician.
- Olin B. Lewis, another politician.
- Lorenzo L. Post, a politician.
See also
In Spanish: Weyauwega (condado de Waupaca, Wisconsin) para niños
