Wilson, Lincoln County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Wilson, Wisconsin
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Location of Wilson, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Lincoln |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.32 sq mi (94.07 km2) |
| • Land | 35.02 sq mi (90.70 km2) |
| • Water | 1.30 sq mi (3.36 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,457 ft (444 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 309 |
| • Density | 9/sq mi (3.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-069-87425 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584445 |
Wilson is a small town located in Lincoln County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 309 people lived there. Part of the nearby community of McCord is also found within the town of Wilson.
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Where is Wilson, Wisconsin?
Wilson is in the northern part of Lincoln County. It is about 9 miles (14 kilometers) northwest of the city of Tomahawk. To the north, Wilson shares a border with Oneida County.
Roads and Travel
A main road, U.S. Route 8, goes through the northern area of Wilson. This road can take you east about 8 miles (13 kilometers) to U.S. Route 51. If you go west on U.S. Route 8, you will reach Prentice after about 22 miles (35 kilometers).
Land and Water Areas
The town of Wilson covers a total area of about 36.3 square miles (94.1 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 35 square miles (90.7 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1.3 square miles (3.4 square kilometers), is water.
The Somo River and its smaller streams flow through the town. These waters eventually lead east to the Wisconsin River at Lake Mohawksin in Tomahawk. Somo Lake is a notable lake located in the middle of Wilson, on the Little Somo River.
Who Lives in Wilson?
Based on information from the year 2000, there were 299 people living in Wilson. This means there were about 8.5 people for every square mile. There were 130 households, which are groups of people living together in one home.
Families and Age Groups
Out of the households, 92 were families. About 21.5% of the households had children under 18 years old living with them. Most households, about 64.6%, were married couples living together.
The people in Wilson were of different ages. About 18.1% were under 18 years old. About 21.4% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Wilson was 48 years.
Money and Jobs
In 2000, the average yearly income for a household in Wilson was $32,750. For families, the average income was $38,125. About 13.1% of all the people in Wilson lived below the poverty line. This means they had a very low income.
See also
In Spanish: Wilson (condado de Lincoln, Wisconsin) para niños
