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'''Newport''' is a town located in [[Columbia County, Wisconsin]]. As of the [[2000]] census, the town had a total population of 681.
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[[Image:WIMap-doton-Newport.png|right|Location of Newport, Wisconsin]]According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of 57.2 [[square kilometer|km&sup2;]] (22.1 [[square mile|mi&sup2;]]). 55.6 km&sup2; (21.5 mi&sup2;) of it is land and 1.5 km&sup2; (0.6 mi&sup2;) of it is water. The total area is 2.67% water.
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== Demographics ==
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As of the [[census]][[Geographic references#2|<sup>2</sup>]] of [[2000]], there are 681 people, 278 households, and 192 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] is 12.2/km&sup2; (31.7/mi&sup2;). There are 334 housing units at an average density of 6.0/km&sup2; (15.6/mi&sup2;). The racial makeup of the town is 97.94% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.59% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.03% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.44% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.00% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.00% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 0.00% from two or more races. 0.59% of the population are [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race.
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There are 278 households out of which 29.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.4% are [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% are non-families. 25.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.45 and the average family size is 2.95.
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In the town the population is spread out with 24.7% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 94.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.0 males.
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The median income for a household in the town is $45,833, and the median income for a family is $52,000. Males have a median income of $35,781 versus $20,156 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town is $19,390. 5.7% of the population and 4.5% of families are below the [[poverty line]]. Out of the total population, 5.0% of those under the age of 18 and 6.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
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The '''Town of Newport''' is located in [[Columbia County, Wisconsin|Columbia County]], [[Wisconsin]], United States. The population was 681 at the 2000 census. The ghost town of Moe Settlement was located in the town.

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of 22.1&nbsp;square miles (57.2&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>), of which, 21.5&nbsp;square miles (55.6&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>) is land and 0.6&nbsp;square miles (1.5&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>) (2.67%) is water.

==Demographics==
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 681 people, 278 households, and 192 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 31.7 people per square mile (12.2/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 334 housing units at an average density of 15.6 per square mile (6/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the town was 97.94% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.59% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.03% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] and 0.44% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]]. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] people of any race were 0.59% of the population.

There were 278 households, out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were non-families. 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 94 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $45,833, and the median income for a family was $52,000. Males had a median income of $35,781 versus $20,156 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $19,390. About 4.5% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 5% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over.

==Education==
It is in the service area of the [[School District of Wisconsin Dells]],<ref name=About>"[https://www.sdwd.k12.wi.us/domain/18 About Us]." [[School District of Wisconsin Dells]]. Retrieved on November 16, 2018.</ref> which operates Spring Hill Middle School and [[Wisconsin Dells High School]].

==Notable people==
*[[Charles A. Cady]], member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
*[[Frank A. Cady]], lawyer, member of the Wisconsin State Assembly<ref>'Wisconsin Blue Book 1903,' Biographical Sketch of Frank A. Cadt, pg. 1111-1112</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

== Further reading ==
* {{cite book |first=William F. |last=Stark |chapter=Newport |pages=137–149 |title=Ghost Towns of Wisconsin |location=Sheboygan |publisher=Zimmermann Press |year=1977 |oclc=3564408 }}

{{Columbia County, Wisconsin}}

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[[Category:Towns in Columbia County, Wisconsin]]
[[Category:Madison, Wisconsin, metropolitan statistical area]]
[[Category:Towns in Wisconsin]]
[[Category:Towns in Wisconsin]]

Latest revision as of 03:30, 15 June 2024

Town of Newport
Town
Location of the Town of Newport
Location of the Town of Newport
Coordinates: 43°36′18″N 89°43′3″W / 43.60500°N 89.71750°W / 43.60500; -89.71750
Country United States
State Wisconsin
CountyColumbia
Area
 • Total
22.1 sq mi (57.2 km2)
 • Land21.5 sq mi (55.6 km2)
 • Water0.6 sq mi (1.5 km2)
Elevation
[1]
853 ft (260 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total
681
 • Density31.7/sq mi (12.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code55-57025[2]
GNIS feature ID1583815[1]

The Town of Newport is located in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 681 at the 2000 census. The ghost town of Moe Settlement was located in the town.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 22.1 square miles (57.2 km2), of which, 21.5 square miles (55.6 km2) is land and 0.6 square miles (1.5 km2) (2.67%) is water.

Demographics

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As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 681 people, 278 households, and 192 families residing in the town. The population density was 31.7 people per square mile (12.2/km2). There were 334 housing units at an average density of 15.6 per square mile (6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.94% White, 0.59% African American, 1.03% Native American and 0.44% Asian. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.59% of the population.

There were 278 households, out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.4% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were non-families. 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 94 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $45,833, and the median income for a family was $52,000. Males had a median income of $35,781 versus $20,156 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,390. About 4.5% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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It is in the service area of the School District of Wisconsin Dells,[3] which operates Spring Hill Middle School and Wisconsin Dells High School.

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ a b "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "About Us." School District of Wisconsin Dells. Retrieved on November 16, 2018.
  4. ^ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1903,' Biographical Sketch of Frank A. Cadt, pg. 1111-1112

Further reading

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  • Stark, William F. (1977). "Newport". Ghost Towns of Wisconsin. Sheboygan: Zimmermann Press. pp. 137–149. OCLC 3564408.
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