Chase, Wisconsin
Encyclopedia
Chase is a town in Oconto County
, Wisconsin
, United States
. The population was 2,082 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Chase
and South Chase
are located in the town. The unincorporated community of Krakow
is also located partially in the town.
, the town has a total area of 35.2 square miles (91.1 km²), of which, 35.1 square miles (91.0 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (0.09%) is water.
of 2000, there were 2,082 people, 683 households, and 570 families residing in the town. The population density
was 59.3 people per square mile (22.9/km²). There were 696 housing units at an average density of 19.8 per square mile (7.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.37% White, 1.01% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.05% from other races
, and 0.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.53% of the population.
There were 683 households out of which 48.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.5% were married couples
living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.5% were non-families. 11.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.05 and the average family size was 3.34.
In the town the population was spread out with 33.4% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 35.1% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 7.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 107.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.5 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $55,385, and the median income for a family was $58,804. Males had a median income of $39,243 versus $24,667 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $18,219. About 3.6% of families and 4.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.
Oconto County, Wisconsin
Oconto County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 35,634. Its county seat is Oconto.Oconto County is part of the Green Bay Metropolitan Statistical Area. It was established in 1851.-Geography:According to the U.S...
, Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 2,082 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Chase
Chase (community), Wisconsin
Chase is an unincorporated community located in the town of Chase, Oconto County, Wisconsin, United States. Chase is located at the junction of County Highways C and S northeast of Pulaski....
and South Chase
South Chase, Wisconsin
South Chase is an unincorporated community located in the town of Chase, Oconto County, Wisconsin, United States. South Chase is located on County Highway C east-northeast of Pulaski....
are located in the town. The unincorporated community of Krakow
Krakow, Wisconsin
Krakow is an unincorporated census-designated place located primarily in Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States with a small portion in Oconto County. Krakow is located on Wisconsin Highway 32 north of Pulaski, in the towns of Chase, and Angelica. Krakow has a post office with ZIP code 54137. As...
is also located partially in the town.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the town has a total area of 35.2 square miles (91.1 km²), of which, 35.1 square miles (91.0 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (0.09%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 2,082 people, 683 households, and 570 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 59.3 people per square mile (22.9/km²). There were 696 housing units at an average density of 19.8 per square mile (7.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.37% White, 1.01% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.05% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.53% of the population.
There were 683 households out of which 48.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.5% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.5% were non-families. 11.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.05 and the average family size was 3.34.
In the town the population was spread out with 33.4% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 35.1% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 7.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 107.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.5 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $55,385, and the median income for a family was $58,804. Males had a median income of $39,243 versus $24,667 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the town was $18,219. About 3.6% of families and 4.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.
Notable places
- Daniel E. Krause Stone BarnDaniel E. Krause Stone BarnThe Daniel E. Krause Stone Barn, also known as the Chase Stone Barn, is a historic barn in the town of Chase in Oconto County, Wisconsin, United States. Designed by farmer Daniel E...
, listed on the National Register of Historic Places