Wyalusing, Wisconsin
Wyalusing, Wisconsin | ||
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FIPS code 55-89250[2] | | |
GNIS feature ID | 1584486[1] |
Wyalusing is a town in
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 42.6 square miles (110.3 km2), of which, 39.9 square miles (103.3 km2) of it is land and 2.7 square miles (6.9 km2) of it (6.27%) is water.
Demographics
As of the
There were 155 households, out of which 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.9% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.7% were non-families. 22.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.81.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 2.7% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 20.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.4 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $29,038, and the median income for a family was $35,000. Males had a median income of $21,719 versus $18,333 for females. The
Wyalusing State Park
The state park is situated at the junction of the Mississippi River and Wisconsin River. There are hardwood and pine forests, bluffs and wetlands. Many forest animals typical of Wisconsin take refuge here, along with seasonal migratory birds. There also exists a legend about a treasure, stolen from a nearby military fortification's salary, supposedly buried on a bluff somewhere in this area.
Notable people
- Robert Glenn, Sr., pioneer farmer, local official and state assemblyman
- Robert Glenn, state senator and county sheriff
- Robert R. Young, Whig member of the 2nd Wisconsin Legislaturein 1849
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.
- ^ Gard, Robert E. The Romance of Wisconsin Place Names 2nd Edition; Madison: Wisconsin Historical Society, 2015; p. 363