Price, Wisconsin

For the community in Jackson County, see Price, Jackson County, Wisconsin.
Price, Wisconsin
Town

Location of Price, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 45°13′33″N 88°59′53″W / 45.22583°N 88.99806°W / 45.22583; -88.99806
Country United States
State Wisconsin
County Langlade
Area
 • Total 36.3 sq mi (94.1 km2)
 • Land 36.2 sq mi (93.7 km2)
 • Water 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km2)
Elevation[1] 1,578 ft (481 m)
Population (2000)
 • Total 243
 • Density 6.7/sq mi (2.6/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
Area code(s) 715 & 534
FIPS code 55-65550[2]
GNIS feature ID 1583984[1]

Price is a town in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 243 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Bryant and Sherry Junction are located in the town.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 36.3 square miles (94.1 km²), of which, 36.2 square miles (93.7 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.4 km²) of it (0.41%) is water.

Demographics

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 243 people, 92 households, and 72 families residing in the town. The population density was 6.7 people per square mile (2.6/km²). There were 101 housing units at an average density of 2.8 per square mile (1.1/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 99.18% White, 0.41% Native American, and 0.41% from two or more races.

There were 92 households out of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.4% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.7% were non-families. 16.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the town the population was spread out with 26.7% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $53,750, and the median income for a family was $55,833. Males had a median income of $43,500 versus $19,107 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,338. About 3.0% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.0% of those under the age of eighteen and 12.5% of those sixty five or over.

References

  1. 1 2 "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.

Coordinates: 44°34′54″N 91°03′17″W / 44.58167°N 91.05472°W / 44.58167; -91.05472

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