New Chester, Wisconsin

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Town of New Chester
Town
New Chester Town Hall (cropped).jpg
Town hall
Adams County Wisconsin incorporated and unincorporated areas New Chester highlighted.svg
Location in Adams County and the state of Wisconsin.
Coordinates: 43°51′45″N89°40′27″W / 43.86250°N 89.67417°W / 43.86250; -89.67417
Country Flag of the United States.svg United States
State Flag of Wisconsin.svg Wisconsin
County Adams
Area
 • Total
31.4 sq mi (81.2 km2)
 • Land31.1 sq mi (80.5 km2)
 • Water0.27 sq mi (0.7 km2)
Elevation
[1]
1,024 ft (312 m)
Population
 (2020) [2]
 • Total
1,960
 • Density63.1/sq mi (24.3/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code 608
FIPS code 55-56525 [3]
GNIS feature ID1583802 [1]
Website newchestertown.com

The Town of New Chester is located in Adams County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 2,254 at the time of the 2010 census, [4] up from 864 at the time of the 2000 census. By the 2020 census, the population decreased to 1,960. The unincorporated communities of Brooks and Grand Marsh are located in the town. The ghost town of New Chester is also located in the town.

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Geography

The town of New Chester is located on the eastern border of Adams County. The community of Brooks is in the southern part of the town, and Grand Marsh is near the northwestern corner of the town. The Federal Correctional Institution, Oxford, with approximately 1,000 inmates, is located north of the geographic center of the town.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 31.4 square miles (81.2 km2), of which 31.1 square miles (80.5 km2) is land and 0.27 square miles (0.7 km2), or 0.90%, is water. [4]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1870 329—
1880 304−7.6%
1890 34413.2%
1900 39715.4%
1910 356−10.3%
1920 62575.6%
1930 494−21.0%
1940 5235.9%
1950 452−13.6%
1960 422−6.6%
1970 54328.7%
1980 522−3.9%
1990 511−2.1%
2000 86469.1%
2010 2,254160.9%
2020 1,960−13.0%
U.S. Decennial Census [5]

As of the census [3] of 2000, there were 864 people, 371 households, and 238 families residing in the town. The population density was 27.7 people per square mile (10.7 people/km2). There were 638 housing units at an average density of 20.4 units per square mile (7.9 units/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 96.76% White, 0.23% Native American, 1.39% from other races, and 1.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.31% of the population.

There were 371 households, out of which 24.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.8% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 21.6% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $34,250. Males had a median income of $26,563 versus $23,625 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,727. About 7.7% of families and 13.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.3% of those under age 18 and 8.4% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Federal Correctional Institution, Oxford is in New Chester Town. [6]

Education

It is in the Adams-Friendship Area School District. [7]

References

  1. 1 2 "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ↑ "Census Bureau profile: New Chester town, Adams County, Wisconsin". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  3. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. 1 2 "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): New Chester town, Adams County, Wisconsin". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved September 6, 2013.
  5. ↑ "Decennial Census by Decade". United States Census Bureau . Archived from the original on February 28, 2022. Retrieved September 14, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  6. ↑ Geography Division (April 14, 2021). 2020 Census - Census Block Map: New Chester town, WI (PDF) (Map). Suitland, Maryland: U.S. Census Bureau. pp. 1-2 (PDF pp. 2-3/5). Retrieved January 4, 2026.
  7. ↑ Geography Division (January 14, 2021). 2020 Census - School District Reference Map: Adams County, WI (PDF) (Map). Suitland, Maryland: U.S. Census Bureau . Retrieved January 4, 2026. - Text list
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