Raymond, Wisconsin
Encyclopedia
Raymond is a town in Racine County, Wisconsin
, United States
. The population was 3,516 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of North Cape
is located partially in the town. The unincorporated community of Union Church
is also located partially in the town.
, the town has a total area of 35.6 square miles (92.2 km²), of which, 35.6 square miles (92.1 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (0.06%) is water.
of 2000, there were 3,516 people, 1,245 households, and 998 families residing in the town. The population density
was 98.8 people per square mile (38.2/km²). There were 1,272 housing units at an average density of 35.8 per square mile (13.8/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 97.95% White, 0.46% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 0.09% from other races
, and 0.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.17% of the population.
There were 1,245 households out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.6% were married couples
living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.8% were non-families. 15.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.3% 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 3.15.
In the town the population was spread out with 26.6% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 102.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $61,688, and the median income for a family was $65,513. Males had a median income of $43,813 versus $28,854 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $24,801. About 2.7% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.1% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.
and North Cape, Wisconsin
) share the 53126 zip code with Franksville, Wisconsin
. The remainder of the town shares the 53108 zip code with Caledonia, 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 3,516 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of North Cape
North Cape, Wisconsin
North Cape is an unincorporated community in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States, within the towns of Norway and Raymond....
is located partially in the town. The unincorporated community of Union Church
Union Church, Wisconsin
Union Church is an unincorporated community located in the towns of Norway and Raymond, Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. Union Church is located along U.S. Route 45 near the northern border of Racine County; the cities of Muskego in Waukesha County and Franklin in Milwaukee County are...
is also located partially in the town.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the town has a total area of 35.6 square miles (92.2 km²), of which, 35.6 square miles (92.1 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (0.06%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 3,516 people, 1,245 households, and 998 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 98.8 people per square mile (38.2/km²). There were 1,272 housing units at an average density of 35.8 per square mile (13.8/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 97.95% White, 0.46% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 0.09% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.17% of the population.
There were 1,245 households out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.6% 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, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.8% were non-families. 15.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.3% 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 3.15.
In the town the population was spread out with 26.6% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 102.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $61,688, and the median income for a family was $65,513. Males had a median income of $43,813 versus $28,854 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 $24,801. About 2.7% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.1% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.
Post office
The town is currently trying for a post office from USPS, but they have been told the town is too small. Parts of the town (along with part of The Town of Norway, WisconsinNorway, Wisconsin
Norway is a town in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 7,600 at the 2000 census. The census-designated place of Wind Lake, Wisconsin is in the town of Norway...
and North Cape, Wisconsin
North Cape, Wisconsin
North Cape is an unincorporated community in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States, within the towns of Norway and Raymond....
) share the 53126 zip code with Franksville, Wisconsin
Franksville, Wisconsin
Franksville is a former census-designated place in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,789 at the 2000 census. It became part of the newly-established village of Caledonia on March 20, 2006.-Geography:...
. The remainder of the town shares the 53108 zip code with Caledonia, Wisconsin
Caledonia, Wisconsin
Caledonia is the name of some places in the U.S. state of Wisconsin:*Caledonia, Wisconsin, a village in Racine County*Caledonia, Columbia County, Wisconsin, a town in Columbia County*Caledonia, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, a town in Trempealeau County...
.