New Haven, Adams County, Wisconsin

New Haven, Wisconsin
Town
Town hall
Town hall
Location in Adams County and the state of Wisconsin.
Location in Adams County and the state of Wisconsin.
Coordinates: 43°41′10″N 89°38′24″W / 43.68611°N 89.64000°W / 43.68611; -89.64000
Country United States
State Wisconsin
CountyAdams
Area
 • Total
30.4 sq mi (78.7 km2)
 • Land29.2 sq mi (75.5 km2)
 • Water1.2 sq mi (3.2 km2)
Elevation
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856 ft (261 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total
680
 • Density22/sq mi (8.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code608
FIPS code55-56750[3]
GNIS feature ID1583807[1]
Websitewww.newhavenwi.us

New Haven is a town in Adams County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 680 at the 2020 census, up from 655 at the 2010 census.[4] The unincorporated community of Big Spring is located in the town.

Geography

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New Haven is located at 43°40′43″N 89°38′57″W / 43.67861°N 89.64917°W / 43.67861; -89.64917 (43.678790, −89.64926).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 30.4 square miles (78.7 km2), of which 29.2 square miles (75.5 km2) is land and 1.2 square miles (3.2 km2), or 4.12%, is water.[4]

Demographics

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As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 657 people, 260 households, and 197 families residing in the town. The population density was 22.4 people per square mile (8.6 people/km2). There were 338 housing units at an average density of 11.5 units per square mile (4.4 units/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.26% White, 0.15% African American, 0.91% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.30% from other races, and 1.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.22% of the population.

There were 260 households, out of which 25.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.5% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% were non-families. 19.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 21.0% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $35,536, and the median income for a family was $38,173. Males had a median income of $30,096 versus $22,083 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,624. About 7.5% of families and 11.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.0% of those under age 18 and 13.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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It is in the service area of the School District of Wisconsin Dells,[6] which operates Spring Hill Middle School and Wisconsin Dells High School.

References

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  1. ^ a b "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ "Census Bureau profile: New Haven town, Adams County, Wisconsin". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): New Haven town, Adams County, Wisconsin". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved September 6, 2013.
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  6. ^ "About Us." School District of Wisconsin Dells. Retrieved on November 16, 2018.
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