Zoar, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Zoar, Wisconsin
Saqnawæpaniw
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WIS 47 in Zoar
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Location in Menominee County and the state of Wisconsin.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Menominee |
| Tribe | Menominee Nation |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.561 sq mi (22.17 km2) |
| • Land | 8.549 sq mi (22.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.012 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,220 ft (372 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 107 |
| • Density | 12.5/sq mi (4.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-89760 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1577183 |
Zoar (pronounced ZOH-ar) is a small community in Menominee County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's a special kind of place called a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's a community that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town.
In 2020, about 107 people lived in Zoar. The community is located along Wisconsin Highway 47, which is a main road. It's about 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) northwest of another community called Neopit.
Zoar is part of the traditional lands of the Menominee people. In their language, the Menominee call this place Saqnawehnaen. This name means "a fork in a stream," which tells us something about the area's natural features.
Where is Zoar Located?
Zoar is in northeastern Wisconsin. Its exact location is 45 degrees, 0 minutes, 54 seconds North and 88 degrees, 53 minutes, 58 seconds West.
The community covers a total area of about 8.56 square miles (22.17 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a very small part being water.
Who Lives in Zoar?
According to the 2000 census, 124 people lived in Zoar. Most of the people living in Zoar are Native American. A small number of residents are White or from two or more races. Some residents also identify as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households in Zoar have children under 18 living with them. The community has a younger population, with a large percentage of people under the age of 18. The average age of people living in Zoar in 2000 was 20 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Zoar (Wisconsin) para niños
