Town of Wascott, Wisconsin | |
---|---|
Coordinates: 46°11′38″N91°51′10″W / 46.19389°N 91.85278°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Wisconsin |
County | Douglas |
Area | |
• Total | 141.1 sq mi (365.5 km2) |
• Land | 133.0 sq mi (344.4 km2) |
• Water | 8.2 sq mi (21.1 km2) |
Elevation | 1,073 ft (327 m) |
Population (2000) | |
• Total | 714 |
• Density | 5.4/sq mi (2.1/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP codes | 54890 |
Area code(s) | 715 and 534 |
FIPS code | 55-83512 [2] |
GNIS feature ID | 1584348 [1] |
Website | www.townofwascott.org |
Wascott is a town in Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 714 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Wascott is located in the town.
The town is named for W. A. Scott, a railroad company president. [3]
U.S. Highway 53 serves as a main route through the town.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 141.1 square miles (365.5 km2), of which, 133.0 square miles (344.4 km2) of it is land and 8.2 square miles (21.1 km2) of it (5.78%) is water.
As of the census [2] of 2000, there were 714 people, 295 households, and 208 families residing in the town. The population density was 5.4 people per square mile (2.1/km2). There were 806 housing units at an average density of 6.1 per square mile (2.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 93.28% White, 4.34% African American, 0.98% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.14% from other races, and 1.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.56% of the population.
There were 295 households, out of which 15.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.1% were married couples living together, 2.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.2% were non-families. 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.57.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 13.9% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 32.8% from 45 to 64, and 24.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51 years. For every 100 females, there were 129.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 134.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $40,714, and the median income for a family was $48,409. Males had a median income of $34,375 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,165. About 6.9% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.3% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over.
Patoka is the fourth largest town and sixth largest community in Gibson County, Indiana, United States. The population was 735 at the 2010 census.
Wilkinson is a town in Brown Township, Hancock County, Indiana, United States. The population was 449 at the 2010 census.
North Liberty is a town in Liberty Township, St. Joseph County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 1,896 at the 2010 Census. North Liberty is part of the South Bend–Mishawaka, IN-MI, Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Perham is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. The population was 371 at the 2020 census. The town was named after Maine's 33rd governor, Sidney Perham.
Alna is a town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States. The population was 710 at the 2020 census. Alna is home to the Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway Museum and is noted for its historic architecture, including the early mill village of Head Tide.
Nobleboro, founded in 1788, is a town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,791 at the 2020 census. Nobleboro is named for Arthur Noble's son Arthur II. Part of Nobleboro was part of Shem Drowne's claim in the 1730s.
Abbot is a town in Piscataquis County, Maine, United States. The population was 650 at the 2020 census. It was named for the treasurer of Bowdoin College, John Abbot.
Burnham is a town in Waldo County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,096 at the 2020 census.
Nashwauk Township is a township in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,681 at the 2010 census.
Lennox is a city in Lincoln County, South Dakota, United States, located 20 miles (32 km) southwest of Sioux Falls. The population was 2,423 at the 2020 census.
Cedar Grove is a town in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 714 at the 2020 census. Cedar Grove was incorporated in 1902. Its name is derived from the time the town was established, when a large juniper forest, misidentified as cedars by early settlers, was growing at that location. Cedar Grove is the site of Fort Kelley and the oldest settlement in the Kanawha Valley, dating from 1773. Landmarks located here include the Tompkins Home (1844) and the Old Brick Church (1853). The current mayor is as of July 1, 2023, is Melissa (Missy) Young.
Pullman is a town in Ritchie County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 134 at the 2020 census.
North Hills is a town in Wood County, West Virginia, United States. It is a suburb of Parkersburg. The population was 837 at the 2020 census. North Hills was incorporated on February 15, 1979.
Mayville is a town in Clark County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 919 at the 2000 census.
Hartland is a town in Pierce County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 814 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Esdaile and part of the unincorporated community of Snows Corner are in the town,
The Town of Porter is a located in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 925 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Cooksville and Stebbinsville are located in the town.
Marshfield is a town in Wood County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 811 at the 2000 census. Marshfield is also the name of a neighboring city: Marshfield, Wisconsin
Minnesota Lake is a city in Blue Earth and Faribault counties in the State of Minnesota. The population was 661 at the 2020 census. The bulk of the city is in Faribault County; a small part extends into Blue Earth County.
Wyocena is a town in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 619 at the 2000 Census. The Village of Wyocena is located within the town.
Linden is a town in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 873 at the 2000 census. The Village of Linden is located within the town. The unincorporated community of Edmund is located in the town.