Wolf River, Langlade County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Wolf River, Wisconsin
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Town hall and fire station on WIS 55
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Location of Wolf River, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Langlade |
| Established | November 10, 1886 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 118.87 sq mi (307.87 km2) |
| • Land | 116.81 sq mi (302.53 km2) |
| • Water | 2.06 sq mi (5.34 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,444 ft (440 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 731 |
| • Density | 6/sq mi (2.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
54491 (White Lake)
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| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-88450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584468 |
Wolf River is a small town located in Langlade County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 731 people lived here. This number was a bit lower than in 2000.
Several small communities are part of the town. These include Hollister, Langlade, and Markton. There's also a "ghost town" called Van Ostrand. The village of White Lake is a separate place, but it's completely surrounded by the town of Wolf River. The local fire department is run by volunteers.
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How Wolf River Got Its Name
The area we now call Wolf River has an interesting past.
Early Beginnings
The town was first created on November 10, 1886. Back then, it was called the town of Elton. It was formed from the eastern parts of another town called Langlade. The name Elton came from Elton Larzelere. He was the son of one of the first people to settle in this area.
Changing Names and Borders
In 1896, a part of Elton became its own town, which is now called Evergreen. This change made Elton the size it is today. Later, on April 22, 1925, the town officially changed its name to "Wolf River."
Where is Wolf River Located?
Wolf River is the town furthest to the east in Langlade County.
Neighboring Areas
It shares borders with other counties. To the north, you'll find Forest County. To the east is Oconto County. And to the south, it borders Menominee County. As mentioned, the village of White Lake is right in the middle of the southern part of the town.
Land and Water
The town covers a total area of about 307.9 square kilometers (about 118.9 square miles). Most of this area, about 302.5 square kilometers (116.8 square miles), is land. The rest, about 5.3 square kilometers (2.0 square miles), is water.
The Wolf River itself flows through the southern part of the town. This river is a branch of the larger Fox River. It flows southeast, passing by the community of Langlade and running east of White Lake.
Who Lives in Wolf River?
Let's look at the people who call Wolf River home.
Population Facts
According to the census from 2000, there were 856 people living in the town. These people lived in 368 households, and 255 of these were families. The population density was about 2.8 people per square kilometer (7.3 people per square mile).
Most of the people living in Wolf River were White (98.95%). A small number were Native American or Asian. Some people were also of Hispanic or Latino background.
Households and Families
Out of the 368 households, about 21.7% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (61.1%) were married couples living together. About 25.8% of all households were made up of people living alone. The average household had 2.31 people, and the average family had 2.76 people.
Age Groups
The population in Wolf River is spread across different age groups. About 22.1% of the people were under 18 years old. About 22.2% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the town was 46 years.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in the town was $31,413. For families, the average income was $36,771. The per capita income (income per person) for the town was $16,224. A small number of families (4.8%) and people (9.1%) lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Wolf River (condado de Langlade, Wisconsin) para niños
