Wilson, Dunn 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 | Dunn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.5 sq mi (92.0 km2) |
| • Land | 35.5 sq mi (92.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,119 ft (341 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 500 |
| • Density | 14.1/sq mi (5.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-87375 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584443 |
Wilson is a small community located in Dunn County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It is a "town" in the way Wisconsin organizes its local areas. In the year 2000, about 500 people lived there.
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Where is Wilson Located?
Wilson is in the state of Wisconsin. It is part of Dunn County. The area of the town is about 35.5 square miles (92.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
How Many People Live in Wilson?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 490 | — | |
| 2000 | 500 | 2.0% | |
| 2010 | 531 | 6.2% | |
| 2020 (est.) | 557 | 4.9% | |
In 2000, a count of the population, called a census, showed that 500 people lived in Wilson. These people made up 192 households, with 144 of them being families.
The population density was about 14 people for every square mile. This means the town is not very crowded. There were also 212 housing units, like houses or apartments.
Most people living in Wilson in 2000 were White (98%). A small number were Asian or from other backgrounds. About 0.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Households
Out of all the households, about 30% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (67.7%) were married couples living together. About 22% of households were individuals living alone. Some of these were people aged 65 or older.
The average household had about 2.6 people. For families, the average size was about 3 people.
Age Groups in Wilson
The people in Wilson were spread across different age groups:
- About 24.6% were under 18 years old.
- About 8.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 27.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 25.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 14.0% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Wilson was 40 years old.
Income in Wilson
In 2000, the average income for a household in Wilson was $33,750 per year. For families, the average income was $37,625 per year.
The average income per person in the town was $14,319. About 11.4% of all people in Wilson lived below the poverty line. This included 16% of those under 18 and 17.2% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Wilson (condado de Dunn, Wisconsin) para niños
