Preston, Adams County, Wisconsin

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Preston, Wisconsin
Adams County Wisconsin incorporated and unincorporated areas Preston highlighted.svg
Location in Adams County and the state of Wisconsin.
Coordinates: 44°1′13″N89°47′19″W / 44.02028°N 89.78861°W / 44.02028; -89.78861
Country Flag of the United States.svg  United States
State Flag of Wisconsin.svg  Wisconsin
County Adams
Area
  Total35.8 sq mi (92.8 km2)
  Land35.4 sq mi (91.6 km2)
  Water0.5 sq mi (1.3 km2)
Elevation
[1]
968 ft (295 m)
Population
 (2020) [2]
  Total1,377
  Density38/sq mi (15/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code 608
FIPS code 55-65450 [3]
GNIS feature ID1583982 [1]
Website https://www.townofprestontremplo.com/

Preston is a town in Adams County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 1,377 at the 2020 census, slightly down from 1,393 at the 2010 census. [4] The unincorporated community of Cottonville is located in the town. The ghost towns of Fordham and Roche a Cri were also located in the town.

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Geography

Preston is located at 44°1′20″N89°46′30″W / 44.02222°N 89.77500°W / 44.02222; -89.77500 (44.022410, −89.775110). [5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 35.8 square miles (92.8 km2), of which 35.4 square miles (91.6 km2) is land and 0.50 square miles (1.3 km2), or 1.36%, is water. [4]

Demographics

As of the census [3] of 2000, there were 1,360 people, 561 households, and 411 families residing in the town. The population density was 38.4 people per square mile (14.8 people/km2). There were 960 housing units at an average density of 27.1 units per square mile (10.5 units/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.72% White, 0.29% African American, 0.59% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.29% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.99% of the population.

There were 561 households, out of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.7% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.7% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.78.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.9% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 28.8% from 45 to 64, and 20.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $33,491, and the median income for a family was $36,458. Males had a median income of $32,794 versus $21,413 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,117. About 6.9% of families and 9.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.9% of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over.

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References

  1. 1 2 "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. "Census Bureau profile: Preston town, Adams County, Wisconsin". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved May 30, 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): Preston town, Adams County, Wisconsin". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved September 6, 2013.
  5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.