Weyauwega (town), Wisconsin

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Weyauwega, Wisconsin
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Location of Weyauwega (town), Wisconsin
Coordinates: 44°18′38″N88°55′36″W / 44.31056°N 88.92667°W / 44.31056; -88.92667
Country Flag of the United States.svg  United States
State Flag of Wisconsin.svg  Wisconsin
County Waupaca
Area
  Total21.8 sq mi (56.4 km2)
  Land19.9 sq mi (51.5 km2)
  Water1.9 sq mi (4.9 km2)
Elevation
[1]
771 ft (235 m)
Population
 (2000)
  Total627
  Density31.5/sq mi (12.2/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code 920
FIPS code 55-86425 [2]
GNIS feature ID1584419 [1]

Weyauwega is a town in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 627 at the 2000 census. The City of Weyauwega is located mostly within the town, though it is politically independent. The unincorporated communities of Evanswood and Gills Landing are also located in the town.

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Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 21.8 square miles (56.4 km2), of which, 19.9 square miles (51.5 km2) of it is land and 1.9 square miles (4.9 km2) of it (8.72%) is water.

Demographics

As of the census [2] of 2000, there were 627 people, 226 households, and 185 families residing in the town. The population density was 31.5 people per square mile (12.2/km2). There were 262 housing units at an average density of 13.2 per square mile (5.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.61% White, 0.16% Black or African American, 0.80% Native American, 0.16% Pacific Islander, and 1.28% from two or more races. 0.80% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 226 households, out of which 41.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.9% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.1% were non-families. 15.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.2% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $46,442, and the median income for a family was $48,875. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $23,333 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,844. About 3.8% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over.

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Weyauwega is a city in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,900 at the 2010 census. The city is located mostly within the Town of Weyauwega, though it is politically independent of the town. Small portions extend north into the adjacent Town of Royalton. The city is commonly referred to as "Wega" by local residents. The name "Weyauwega" is described by the Weyauwega Chamber of Commerce as potentially meaning "Here we rest" in a local indigenous language because the town's origin was a stopping/resting point between two rivers when Native Americans had to portage their canoes. Given the local indigenous culture is described as Menominee the language may be the Menominee language if this etymology for Weyauwega is correct.

References

  1. 1 2 "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.