Eagle, Richland County, Wisconsin
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Eagle is a town in Richland County, Wisconsin
, United States
. The population was 593 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Basswood
and Eagle Corners
are located in the town.
, the town has a total area of 35.6 square miles (92.2 km²), of which, 34.8 square miles (90.0 km²) of it is land and 0.9 square miles (2.2 km²) of it (2.42%) is water.
of 2000, there were 593 people, 223 households, and 165 families residing in the town. The population density
was 17.1 people per square mile (6.6/km²). There were 267 housing units at an average density of 7.7 per square mile (3.0/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 99.33% White, 0.34% Asian, and 0.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.67% of the population.
There were 223 households out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.0% were married couples
living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.6% were non-families. 19.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.07.
In the town the population was spread out with 26.6% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 103.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $36,944, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $16,026. About 11.5% of families and 13.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.4% of those under age 18 and 12.5% of those age 65 or over.
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. The population was 593 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Basswood
Basswood, Wisconsin
Basswood is an unincorporated community located in the town of Eagle, Richland County, Wisconsin, United States. Basswood is located on County Highway E southwest of Richland Center....
and Eagle Corners
Eagle Corners, Wisconsin
Eagle Corners is an unincorporated community in the town of Eagle, Richland County, Wisconsin, Richland County, Wisconsin....
are located 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 35.6 square miles (92.2 km²), of which, 34.8 square miles (90.0 km²) of it is land and 0.9 square miles (2.2 km²) of it (2.42%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 593 people, 223 households, and 165 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 17.1 people per square mile (6.6/km²). There were 267 housing units at an average density of 7.7 per square mile (3.0/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 99.33% White, 0.34% Asian, and 0.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.67% of the population.
There were 223 households out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.0% 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, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.6% were non-families. 19.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.07.
In the town the population was spread out with 26.6% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 103.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $36,944, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $17,500 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 $16,026. About 11.5% of families and 13.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.4% of those under age 18 and 12.5% of those age 65 or over.
Notable people
- Beauford T. AndersonBeauford T. AndersonBeauford Theodore "Andy" Anderson was a United States Army soldier who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during World War II.-Early life:...
, Medal of HonorMedal of HonorThe Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...
, World War IIWorld War IIWorld War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis... - Joshua L. JohnsJoshua L. JohnsJoshua Leroy Johns was a U.S. Representative from Wisconsin.Born in the town of Eagle, Johns attended the public schools.He engaged in banking in Richland Center, Wisconsin from 1902 to 1905....
, Wisconsin politician - Jess MillerJess Miller (Wisconsin politician)Jess Miller was a Wisconsin politician.Born in Eagle, Wisconsin, in Richland County, Wisconsin, Miller was a realtor and auctioneer. He held a number of local political offices; in 1938, Miller was elected to the Wisconsin State Senate serving until 1965.-Notes:...
, Wisconsin politician