Wilson, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Wilson, Wisconsin
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Wilson Town Hall
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| Etymology: named for Ohio settler David Wilson | |
Location of Wilson, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Sheboygan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22.9 sq mi (59.4 km2) |
| • Land | 22.9 sq mi (59.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,227 |
| • Density | 141.0/sq mi (54.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-87500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584448 |
| Website | www.townwilson.com |
Wilson is a town located in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 3,227 people lived there. A small community called Weedens is also part of the town. Wilson is considered part of the larger Sheboygan area.
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Geography of Wilson
Wilson covers a total area of about 22.9 square miles (59.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 22.9 square miles (59.3 square kilometers). A very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
People Living in Wilson
In 2000, there were 3,227 people living in Wilson. These people made up 1,235 households, and 974 of these were families. On average, there were about 141 people per square mile (54.5 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people living in Wilson were White (96.81%). There were also smaller groups of Asian (1.36%), African American (0.22%), and Native American (0.15%) residents. About 2.32% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in Wilson
The people in Wilson were spread across different age groups:
- 24.4% were under 18 years old.
- 5.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 27.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 30.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 12.5% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Wilson was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were about 107.8 males.
Household Income
The average income for a household in Wilson was $59,241. For families, the average income was $63,523. About 2.5% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 3.0% of those under 18.
Fun Places to Visit in Wilson
Wilson is home to some interesting places to explore:
- Kohler-Andrae State Park: This beautiful state park is located in the southern part of the town. It's a great place for outdoor activities.
- James Tellen Woodland Sculpture Garden: You can find this unique garden on Evergreen Drive. It features many sculptures hidden along a woodland path. The John Michael Kohler Arts Center helps take care of this special site.
- Sheboygan Indian Mound Park: This park contains ancient effigy mounds, which are earthworks shaped like animals. Even though the park is owned by the city of Sheboygan, it is completely surrounded by the town of Wilson.
Famous People from Wilson
Some notable people have connections to Wilson:
- George W. Weeden: He was a Wisconsin State Representative and lived in the town.
- Joseph Wolfinger: He was also a Wisconsin State Representative and was born in Wilson.
Images for kids
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Town office
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A harvested corn field in the Town of Wilson
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Black River Fire Department
See also
In Spanish: Wilson (condado de Sheboygan, Wisconsin) para niños
