Manitowoc Rapids, Wisconsin
Encyclopedia
Manitowoc Rapids is a town in Manitowoc County
, Wisconsin
, United States
. The population was 2,520 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Alverno
, Branch
, and Kellners Corners
are located in the town.
, the town has a total area of 27.6 square miles (71.5 km²), of which, 27.4 square miles (70.9 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.6 km²) of it (0.91%) is water.
of 2000, there were 2,520 people, 809 households, and 669 families residing in the town. The population density
was 92.1 people per square mile (35.6/km²). There were 822 housing units at an average density of 30.0 per square mile (11.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.97% White, 0.16% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.48% from other races
, and 0.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.95% of the population.
There were 809 households out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.5% were married couples
living together, 3.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.3% were non-families. 14.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.08.
In the town the population was spread out with 22.5% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 86.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.4 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $56,548, and the median income for a family was $61,575. Males had a median income of $37,083 versus $24,301 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $21,323. About 1.4% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.4% of those under age 18 and 34.1% of those age 65 or over.
in Manitowoc Rapids. Along with many youth softball and baseball programs the park is home to the Branch Blaze
amateur baseball team.
Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Manitowoc County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 82,887. Its county seat is Manitowoc. The United States Census Bureau's Manitowoc Micropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Manitowoc County.-Government:...
, 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
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. The population was 2,520 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Alverno
Alverno, Wisconsin
Alverno is an unincorporated community located in the town of Manitowoc Rapids, Manitowoc County, United States....
, Branch
Branch, Wisconsin
Branch is an unincorporated community located, in the town of Manitowoc Rapids, in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, United States. Branch is located on U.S. Route 10 east of Whitelaw....
, and Kellners Corners
Kellners Corners, Wisconsin
Kellners Corners is an unincorporated community located in the town of Manitowoc Rapids, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, United States....
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 27.6 square miles (71.5 km²), of which, 27.4 square miles (70.9 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.6 km²) of it (0.91%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 2,520 people, 809 households, and 669 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 92.1 people per square mile (35.6/km²). There were 822 housing units at an average density of 30.0 per square mile (11.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.97% White, 0.16% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.48% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.95% of the population.
There were 809 households out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.5% 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, 3.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.3% were non-families. 14.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.08.
In the town the population was spread out with 22.5% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 86.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.4 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $56,548, and the median income for a family was $61,575. Males had a median income of $37,083 versus $24,301 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 $21,323. About 1.4% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.4% of those under age 18 and 34.1% of those age 65 or over.
Recreation
Branch Recreation Park is located in BranchBranch, Wisconsin
Branch is an unincorporated community located, in the town of Manitowoc Rapids, in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, United States. Branch is located on U.S. Route 10 east of Whitelaw....
in Manitowoc Rapids. Along with many youth softball and baseball programs the park is home to the Branch Blaze
Branch Blaze
The Branch Blaze is a semi-pro baseball team located in Branch, Wisconsin. Branch is located west off of Interstate Highway 43 west of the city of Manitowoc. The team nickname, "The Blaze", came from the previous amateur team of the same name. That team was named "The Blaze" because it was...
amateur baseball team.