Manitowoc Rapids, Wisconsin
Manitowoc Rapids, Wisconsin | ||
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FIPS code 55-48575[2] | | |
GNIS feature ID | 1583638[1] | |
Website | townofmanitowocrapids |
Manitowoc Rapids is a town in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,520 at the 2000 census.
Branch
Branch is an unincorporated community located north of
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 27.6 square miles (71.5 km2), of which, 27.4 square miles (70.9 km2) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.6 km2) (0.91%) is water.
Demographics
As of the
There were 809 households, out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.5% were married couples living together, 3.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.3% were non-families. 14.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.08.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.5% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.4 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $56,548, and the median income for a family was $61,575. Males had a median income of $37,083 versus $24,301 for females. The
Notable people
- Isaac Craite, Wisconsin judge, businessman, and legislator
- Charles H. Walker, Wisconsin judge, lawyer, and legislator
Recreation
Branch Recreation Park is located in Branch in Manitowoc Rapids. Along with many youth softball and baseball programs, the park is home to the Branch Blaze amateur baseball team.
References
- ^ a b "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 46.