Wilton (town), Wisconsin
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Wilton is a town located in Monroe County, Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 925. The Village of Wilton is located partially within the town.
Geography
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Location of Wilton (town), Wisconsin
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 925 people, 238 households, and 211 families residing in the town. The population density is 10.2/km² (26.5/mi²). There are 265 housing units at an average density of 2.9/km² (7.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 99.35% White, 0.00% Black or African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.54% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.11% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 238 households out of which 47.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.6% are married couples living together, 5.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 11.3% are non-families. 8.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 3.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.89 and the average family size is 4.14.
In the town the population is spread out with 42.9% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 14.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 24 years. For every 100 females there are 112.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 111.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $27,917, and the median income for a family is $29,625. Males have a median income of $20,893 versus $20,227 for females. The per capita income for the town is $10,498. 45.6% of the population and 31.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 69.6% of those under the age of 18 and 11.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.