Wayne, Lafayette County, Wisconsin

Wayne is a town in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 496 at the 2000 census.

Wayne, Wisconsin
Town
Location of Wayne, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 42°33′47″N 89°53′49″W
Country United States
State Wisconsin
CountyLafayette
Area
 • Total36.8 sq mi (95.2 km2)
 • Land36.7 sq mi (95.1 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2)
Elevation833 ft (254 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total496
 • Density13.5/sq mi (5.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)608
FIPS code55-84850[2]
GNIS feature ID1584388[1]

History

The town was named in honor of "Mad" Anthony Wayne, a Revolutionary War general.[3]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 36.8 square miles (95.2 km2), of which, 36.7 square miles (95.1 km2) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2) of it (0.11%) is water.

Demographics

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 496 people, 176 households, and 139 families residing in the town. The population density was 13.5 people per square mile (5.2/km2). There were 178 housing units at an average density of 4.8 per square mile (1.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.41% of the population.

There were 176 households, out of which 38.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.6% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.0% were non-families. 17.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 118.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $44,821, and the median income for a family was $47,292. Males had a median income of $31,842 versus $21,417 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,621. About 7.7% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. Gard, Robert E.; Sorden, L. G. (1968). The Romance of Wisconsin Place Names (1st ed.). New York, NY: October House. p. 136.
  4. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1893,' Biographical Sketch of Jacob J. Iverson, pg. 644
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