Schleswig, Wisconsin

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Schleswig, Wisconsin
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Location of Schleswig, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 43°55′49″N87°59′8″W / 43.93028°N 87.98556°W / 43.93028; -87.98556
Country Flag of the United States.svg  United States
State Flag of Wisconsin.svg  Wisconsin
County Manitowoc
Area
  Total33.8 sq mi (87.6 km2)
  Land33.1 sq mi (85.7 km2)
  Water0.8 sq mi (2.0 km2)
Elevation
[1]
866 ft (264 m)
Population
 (2000)
  Total1,900
  Density57.4/sq mi (22.2/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code 920
FIPS code 55-72075 [2]
GNIS feature ID1584109 [1]
Website www.townofschleswig.com

Schleswig is a town in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,900 at the 2000 census.

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History

The town was organized on November 10, 1855, across the line from the town of New Holstein. [4]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 33.8 square miles (87.6 km2), of which, 33.1 square miles (85.7 km2) is land and 0.8 square miles (2.0 km2) (2.25%) is water.

Demographics

As of the census [2] of 2000, there were 1,900 people, 697 households, and 549 families residing in the town. The population density was 57.4 people per square mile (22.2/km2). There were 871 housing units at an average density of 26.3 per square mile (10.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.79% White, 0.05% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.11% Asian, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.42% of the population.

There were 697 households, out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.6% were married couples living together, 2.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.1% were non-families. 16.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $52,841, and the median income for a family was $58,158. Males had a median income of $37,384 versus $26,125 for females. The per capita income for the town was $22,447. About 1.8% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.1% of those under age 18 and 5.7% 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. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. Gard, Robert E.; Sorden, L. G. (1968). The Romance of Wisconsin Place Names (1st ed.). New York, NY: October House. p. 77.
  4. Wulff, Eugene C. The New Holstien Story. p. 17.
  5. The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin
  6. Biodata