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'''Columbus''' is a town in [[Columbia County, Wisconsin|Columbia County]], [[Wisconsin]], [[United States]]. The population was 711 at the 2000 census. The [[Columbus, Wisconsin|City of Columbus]] lies mostly with the town boundaries.
'''Columbus''' is a town in [[Columbia County, Wisconsin|Columbia County]], [[Wisconsin]], United States. The population was 711 at the 2000 census. The city of [[Columbus, Wisconsin|Columbus]] lies mostly with the town boundaries.


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of 31.9&nbsp;[[square mile]]s (82.6&nbsp;[[km²]]), all of it land.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of 31.9&nbsp;square miles (82.6&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>), all of it land.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 711 people, 236 households, and 193 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 22.3 people per square mile (8.6/km²). There were 241 housing units at an average density of 7.6/sq&nbsp;mi (2.9/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.45% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.14% [[African American (U.S. Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.14% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.28% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.14% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.84% from two or more races. 0.98% of the population were [[Hispanic]] or [[Latino]] of any race.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 711 people, 236 households, and 193 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 22.3 people per square mile (8.6/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 241 housing units at an average density of 7.6 per square mile (2.9/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the town was 98.45% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.14% [[African American (U.S. Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.14% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.28% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.14% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.84% from two or more races. 0.98% of the population were [[Hispanic]] or [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Latino]] of any race.


There were 236 households out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.2% were non-families. 14.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.21.
There were 236 households, out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.2% were non-families. 14.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.21.


In the town the population was spread out with 26.9% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 111.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.1 males.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 7% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 111 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.1 males.


The median income for a household in the town was $55,682, and the median income for a family was $57,386. Males had a median income of $36,042 versus $24,531 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $19,660. About 3.0% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 3.4% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the town was $55,682, and the median income for a family was $57,386. Males had a median income of $36,042 versus $24,531 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $19,660. About 3% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 3.4% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

==Notable people==
*[[John Q. Adams (Wisconsin)|John Q. Adams]], Wisconsin State Senator
*[[Alfred Topliff]], Wisconsin State Representative


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 22:03, 23 October 2024

Columbus, Wisconsin
City
Town hall
Town hall
Map
Coordinates: 43°20′19″N 89°3′33″W / 43.33861°N 89.05917°W / 43.33861; -89.05917
Country United States
State Wisconsin
CountyColumbia
Area
 • Total
31.9 sq mi (82.6 km2)
 • Land31.9 sq mi (82.6 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
[1]
902 ft (275 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total
711
 • Density22.3/sq mi (8.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code920
FIPS code55-16475[2]
GNIS feature ID1583006[1]

Columbus is a town in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 711 at the 2000 census. The city of Columbus lies mostly with the town boundaries.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 31.9 square miles (82.6 km2), all of it land.

Demographics

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As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 711 people, 236 households, and 193 families residing in the town. The population density was 22.3 people per square mile (8.6/km2). There were 241 housing units at an average density of 7.6 per square mile (2.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.45% White, 0.14% Black or African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.14% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. 0.98% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 236 households, out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.1% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.2% were non-families. 14.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.21.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 7% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 111 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $55,682, and the median income for a family was $57,386. Males had a median income of $36,042 versus $24,531 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,660. About 3% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.4% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

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.
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