White Oak Springs, Wisconsin facts for kids
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White Oak Springs, Wisconsin
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Location of White Oak Springs, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Lafayette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.54 sq mi (42.83 km2) |
| • Land | 16.54 sq mi (42.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 118 |
| • Density | 7/sq mi (2.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
53586 (Shullsburg)
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| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-86800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584429 |
White Oak Springs is a small town located in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States. In 2010, the town had 118 people living there. This was an increase from 97 people counted in 2000. The small community of White Oak is also found within the town.
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Geography of White Oak Springs
White Oak Springs is in the southwestern part of Lafayette County. Its southern edge borders the state of Illinois. The town covers about 42.8 square kilometers (16.5 square miles) of land. There is no water area within the town.
People of White Oak Springs
In 2000, there were 97 people living in White Oak Springs. These people lived in 35 households, and 24 of these were families. The town had about 5.9 people per square mile. Most of the people living in the town were White (97.94%). A small number (2.06%) were from two or more racial backgrounds.
Many households (40%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (62.9%) were married couples living together. About 22.9% of households were single individuals. Some people (8.6%) lived alone and were 65 years old or older. On average, each household had 2.77 people, and families had 3.32 people.
The population included people of all ages. About 29.9% were under 18 years old. About 10.3% were between 18 and 24. People aged 25 to 44 made up 25.8%, and those 45 to 64 also made up 25.8%. About 8.2% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 33 years.
In 2000, the average income for a household in the town was $41,000. For families, the average income was $41,500. A small number of families (7.9%) and people (4.5%) lived below the poverty line. This included 25% of those over 64 years old.
Famous People from White Oak Springs
Several notable people have connections to White Oak Springs:
- John Wilford Blackstone Sr. was a lawyer and a lawmaker in the Wisconsin territory.
- John Wilford Blackstone Jr. was also a lawyer and a lawmaker for the state of Wisconsin.
- James Collins was a lawmaker in the Wisconsin territory.
- Thomas Cox was a surveyor and a politician.
- George F. Smith was a lawmaker in the Wisconsin territory.
- Joshua White was a businessman and a lawmaker in the state of Illinois.
See also
In Spanish: White Oak Springs (Wisconsin) para niños
