Mecan, Wisconsin
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Mecan is a town located in Marquette County, Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 726.
Geography
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Location of Mecan, Wisconsin
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 726 people, 321 households, and 217 families residing in the town. The population density is 10.2/km² (26.4/mi²). There are 735 housing units at an average density of 10.3/km² (26.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.11% White, 0.69% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.69% from other races, and 0.96% from two or more races. 1.52% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 321 households out of which 19.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.1% are married couples living together, 4.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% are non-families. 25.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.26 and the average family size is 2.72.
In the town the population is spread out with 17.1% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 21.6% from 25 to 44, 29.2% from 45 to 64, and 26.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 47 years. For every 100 females there are 105.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 102.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $31,389, and the median income for a family is $34,519. Males have a median income of $32,778 versus $17,656 for females. The per capita income for the town is $16,464. 5.7% of the population and 3.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 13.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.