Thorp, Wisconsin
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Thorp is a city in Clark County in the U.S. state
of Wisconsin
. The population was 1,536 at the 2000 census. The city is located partially within the Town of Thorp and partially within the Town of Withee.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.4 km²). None of the area is covered with water.
of 2000, there were 1,536 people, 706 households, and 391 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,158.9 people per square mile (445.9/km²). There were 759 housing units at an average density of 572.7 per square mile (220.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.41% White, 0.07% Black or African American
, 0.07% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.07% from other races
, and 0.26% from two or more races. 0.59% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 706 households out of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.5% were married couples
living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.5% were non-families. 39.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 24.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 2.82.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.0% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 27.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 81.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $29,102, and the median income for a family was $39,000. Males had a median income of $30,602 versus $20,163 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $15,828. About 6.7% of families and 11.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.0% of those under age 18 and 19.2% of those age 65 or over.
U.S. state
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of 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...
. The population was 1,536 at the 2000 census. The city is located partially within the Town of Thorp and partially within the Town of Withee.
Geography
Thorp is located at 44°57′35"N 90°48′3"W (44.959792, -90.801061).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.4 km²). None of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 1,536 people, 706 households, and 391 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 1,158.9 people per square mile (445.9/km²). There were 759 housing units at an average density of 572.7 per square mile (220.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.41% White, 0.07% Black or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.07% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.07% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.26% from two or more races. 0.59% of the population were Hispanic
Hispanic
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or Latino
Latino
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of any race.
There were 706 households out of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.5% 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, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.5% were non-families. 39.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 24.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 2.82.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.0% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 27.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 81.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $29,102, and the median income for a family was $39,000. Males had a median income of $30,602 versus $20,163 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 city was $15,828. About 6.7% of families and 11.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.0% of those under age 18 and 19.2% of those age 65 or over.
Notable people
- Corwin C. GuellCorwin C. Guell-Biography:Guell was born Corwin Carl Guell on December 22, 1909 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. He was later a resident of Thorp, Wisconsin. In 1932, he married Anna L. Zimmerman. They would have three children. He attended North Central College, Northwestern University and the University of Wisconsin...
- Wisconsin politician. - Jeff HazugaJeff HazugaJeff Hazuga was a player in the National Football League for the Minnesota Vikings in 2001 as an end. He played at the collegiate level at St. Cloud State University and the University of Wisconsin–Stout.-References:...
- NFL player. - Mike MaslowskiMike MaslowskiMichael John Maslowski is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League for the Kansas City Chiefs. He attended the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse.-Amateur career:...
- Former starting linebacker for the Kansas City ChiefsKansas City ChiefsThe Kansas City Chiefs are a professional American football team based in Kansas City, Missouri. They are a member of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Originally named the Dallas Texans, the club was founded by Lamar Hunt in 1960 as a...
. He recorded a franchise single-season record 162 tackles (109 solo) in 2002. - Andy NorthAndy NorthAndrew Stewart North is an American professional golfer who is best known for winning the U.S. Open twice.- Early years :North was born in Thorp, Wisconsin, and raised in Monona, Wisconsin...
- Former professional golferProfessional golferIn golf the distinction between amateurs and professionals is rigorously maintained. An amateur who breaches the rules of amateur status may lose his or her amateur status. A golfer who has lost his or her amateur status may not play in amateur competitions until amateur status has been reinstated;...
with three wins on circuit including two at the U.S. OpenU.S. Open (golf)The United States Open Championship, commonly known as the U.S. Open, is the annual open golf tournament of the United States. It is the second of the four major championships in golf, and is on the official schedule of both the PGA Tour and the European Tour...
. - Robert K. ZukowskiRobert K. ZukowskiRobert K. Zukowski is a Wisconsin dairy farmer and politician.Born in Thorp, Wisconsin, Zukowski served in the United States Army. He served in the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1993 until 1999.-Notes:...
- Wisconsin politician