Plymouth, Rock County, Wisconsin

Town of Plymouth, Wisconsin
Town
Location in Rock County and the state of Wisconsin.
Coordinates: 42°37′56″N89°10′29″W / 42.63222°N 89.17472°W / 42.63222; -89.17472
Country	United States
State	Wisconsin
County	Rock
Area
• Total	35.6 sq mi (92.3 km2)
• Land	35.6 sq mi (92.3 km2)
• Water	0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation [1]	817 ft (249 m)
Population  (2000)
• Total	1,270
• Density	35.6/sq mi (13.8/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code	608
FIPS code	55-63675 [2]
GNIS feature ID	1583946 [1]
Website	plymouthrockwi.gov

The Town of Plymouth is a located in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,270 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Hanover is located in the town.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 35.7 square miles (92.3 km²), of which, 35.6 square miles (92.3 km²) of it is land and 0.03% is water.

Demographics

As of the census ^[2] of 2000, there were 1,270 people, 441 households, and 366 families residing in the town. The population density was 35.6 people per square mile (13.8/km²). There were 454 housing units at an average density of 12.7 per square mile (4.9/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.11% White, 0.55% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.16% from other races, and 1.02% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.55% of the population.

There were 441 households, out of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.0% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.0% were non-families. 13.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $57,969, and the median income for a family was $58,750. Males had a median income of $45,370 versus $24,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $23,082. About 3.1% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.5% of those under age 18 and 2.9% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

• Ira E. Inman, farmer and politician, was born in the town ^[3]

See also

• List of towns in Wisconsin

References

1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
3. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1935,' Biographical Sketch of Ira E. Inman, pg. 230

External links

• Official website