Wilson, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Town of Wilson, Wisconsin
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Town hall at the junction of G and DD
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Location of Wilson
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Eau Claire |
| Area | |
| • Total | 47.7 sq mi (123.6 km2) |
| • Land | 47.7 sq mi (123.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,040 ft (317 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 420 |
| • Density | 8.8/sq mi (3.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-87400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584444 |
Wilson is a small town located in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 485 people lived there. There is also a small community called Wilson within the town itself.
Exploring Wilson's Geography
The Town of Wilson covers a total area of about 47.7 square miles (123.6 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, which is about 47.7 square miles (123.5 square kilometers). Only a very tiny part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
Understanding Wilson's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 513 | — | |
| 1980 | 516 | 0.6% | |
| 1990 | 477 | −7.6% | |
| 2000 | 420 | −11.9% | |
| 2010 | 485 | 15.5% | |
| 2020 (est.) | 500 | 3.1% | |
In the year 2000, a census counted 420 people living in Wilson. These people lived in 148 different homes, and 113 of these were families.
The town had about 8.8 people living in each square mile. There were also 185 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people living in Wilson were White. A very small number were Native American or Asian, and some people were from two or more different backgrounds. A small group of people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, about 33.8% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (66.9%) were married couples living together. About 6.1% of homes had a female head of the house without a husband present. Some homes (19.6%) had just one person living there.
The average home had about 2.84 people, and the average family had about 3.28 people.
The population included people of all ages:
- About 28.6% were under 18 years old.
- About 9.0% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 27.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 22.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12.4% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Wilson was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were about 122 males.
More About Wilson
- To learn more about Wilson in Spanish, you can visit: Wilson (condado de Eau Claire, Wisconsin) para niños
