Peshtigo (town), Wisconsin
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Peshtigo is a town located in Marinette County, Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 3,819. The City of Peshtigo is located within the town.
Geography
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Location of Peshtigo (town), Wisconsin
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 3,819 people, 1,416 households, and 1,122 families residing in the town. The population density is 24.9/km² (64.4/mi²). There are 1,567 housing units at an average density of 10.2/km² (26.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 98.93% White, 0.00% Black or African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.10% from other races, and 0.47% from two or more races. 0.26% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,416 households out of which 33.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.6% are married couples living together, 4.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 20.7% are non-families. 17.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.61 and the average family size is 2.94.
In the town the population is spread out with 23.4% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 28.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 100.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 99.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $50,792, and the median income for a family is $55,043. Males have a median income of $40,353 versus $24,088 for females. The per capita income for the town is $22,016. 1.8% of the population and 1.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 2.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.