Wyoming, Waupaca County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Wyoming, Wisconsin
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Location of Wyoming, Waupaca County, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Waupaca |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.2 sq mi (93.8 km2) |
| • Land | 36.1 sq mi (93.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 285 |
| • Density | 7.9/sq mi (3.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-89375 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584491 |
Wyoming is a small town located in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 285 people lived there. Interestingly, a place called Granite City, which is now a ghost town (meaning it's abandoned), used to be part of Wyoming.
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What is the Geography of Wyoming, Wisconsin?
Wyoming is a town with a total area of about 36.2 square miles (which is 93.8 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 36.1 square miles (93.6 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, only 0.1 square miles (0.2 square kilometers), is water. This means it's mostly land with just a tiny bit of water, like small lakes or rivers.
Who Lives in Wyoming, Wisconsin?
Population and Homes
In 2000, there were 285 people living in Wyoming. These people lived in 111 different homes, and 81 of these were families. The town is not very crowded, with only about 7.9 people living in each square mile.
Diversity and Age Groups
Most people in Wyoming are White, making up about 98.6% of the population. A small number of people are Native American or from two or more different backgrounds.
The people in Wyoming come from all age groups:
- About 22.5% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 6.7% were young adults, aged 18 to 24.
- The largest group, about 29.8%, were adults aged 25 to 44.
- About 27.4% were older adults, aged 45 to 64.
- And about 13.7% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Wyoming was 40 years old.
How Do People Live?
Most homes in Wyoming are made up of married couples living together. About 27.9% of homes had children under 18 living with them. Some people lived alone, especially those who were 65 or older.
The average household had about 2.57 people, and the average family had about 3.02 people.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Wyoming was $41,429 per year. For families, the average income was a bit higher, at $45,938.
The average income for each person in the town was $17,618. A small number of families (about 2.3%) and people (about 3.5%) lived below the poverty line, which means they had very low incomes.
See also
In Spanish: Wyoming (condado de Waupaca, Wisconsin) para niños
