Viroqua, Wisconsin
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Viroqua is a city located in Vernon County, Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 4,335. The city is located within the Town of Viroqua.
Geography
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Location of Viroqua, Wisconsin
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.5 km² (3.3 mi²). None of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 4,335 people, 1,990 households, and 1,112 families residing in the city. The population density is 511.9/km² (1,327.3/mi²). There are 2,105 housing units at an average density of 248.5/km² (644.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 98.73% White, 0.07% Black or African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.46% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.18% from other races, and 0.39% from two or more races. 0.69% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,990 households out of which 24.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.6% are married couples living together, 9.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 44.1% are non-families. 39.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 22.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.10 and the average family size is 2.81.
In the city the population is spread out with 21.4% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 26.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 44 years. For every 100 females there are 82.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 77.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $28,804, and the median income for a family is $35,475. Males have a median income of $29,589 versus $20,046 for females. The per capita income for the city is $17,172. 12.9% of the population and 9.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 16.8% of those under the age of 18 and 12.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.