Woodland, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Woodland
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Location of the Town of Woodland
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Sauk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.2 sq mi (93.7 km2) |
| • Land | 36.1 sq mi (93.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,191 ft (363 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 783 |
| • Density | 21.7/sq mi (8.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-88775 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584474 |
| Website | http://townofwoodland.com |
The Town of Woodland is a small community in Sauk County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 783 people lived there. The town is also home to the small, unincorporated community called Valton.
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History of Woodland
The Town of Woodland got its name because of the many thick forests nearby. It was surrounded by trees, so "Woodland" was a perfect fit!
There's a common mistake about where famous baseball player Addie Joss was born. Some people think he was born in this Woodland. However, he was actually born in another place called Woodland, Dodge County, Wisconsin.
Geography and Location
The Town of Woodland covers an area of about 36.2 square miles (93.7 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 36.1 square miles (93.4 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, just 0.1 square miles (0.2 square kilometers), is water.
This means Woodland is mostly land, with only a tiny bit of its area covered by water.
Population and People
In the year 2000, the Town of Woodland had 783 residents. There were 247 households and 206 families living in the town. The population density was about 21.7 people per square mile (8.4 people per square kilometer). This means it's not a very crowded place.
Most of the people living in Woodland were White (98.21%). A small number were African American (0.13%) or from two or more races (1.66%). About 2.30% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 247 households, about 39.7% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (74.5%) were married couples living together. About 6.1% were led by a female without a husband present. Roughly 16.2% were not families, meaning they were individuals or groups of unrelated people living together.
About 12.6% of all households were made up of people living alone. Of these, 4.9% were individuals aged 65 or older. The average household had about 3.17 people, and the average family had about 3.49 people.
Age Groups
The population of Woodland included people of all ages. About 36.4% were under 18 years old. This shows that many young people and children live in the town.
About 5.1% of the population was between 18 and 24 years old. People aged 25 to 44 made up 24.1% of the population. Those aged 45 to 64 were 22.5%, and about 11.9% were 65 years or older. The average age in Woodland was 35 years.
For every 100 females in the town, there were about 101 males. This means there were slightly more males than females. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were about 98 males.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Woodland was $41,000 per year. For families, the average income was slightly higher at $42,941. Males generally earned more, with an average income of $27,143, compared to $20,577 for females.
The average income per person in the town was $14,787. About 10.1% of families and 14.8% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 27.3% of those under 18 and 2.8% of those aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Woodland (Wisconsin) para niños
