Wilton (town), Wisconsin facts for kids
Wilton is a town in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 925 at the 2008 census. The Village of Wilton is located partially within the town.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 35.0 square miles (90.5 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
At the 2000 census there were 925 people in 238 households, including 211 families, in the town. The population density was 26.5 people per square mile (10.2/km2). There were 265 housing units at an average density of 7.6 per square mile (2.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.35% White, 0.54% Asian, and 0.11% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Of the 238 households 47.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.6% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.3% were non-families. 8.4% of households were one person and 3.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.89 and the average family size was 4.14.
The age distribution was 42.9% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 14.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.5% 65 or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.2 males.
The median household income was $27,917 and the median family income was $29,625. Males had a median income of $20,893 versus $20,227 for females. The per capita income for the town was $10,498. About 31.2% of families and 45.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 69.6% of those under age 18 and 11.5% of those age 65 or over.
See also
In Spanish: Wilton (condado de Monroe, Wisconsin) para niños
