Morris, Wisconsin

Morris is a town in Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2000 census, the town population was 485. The unincorporated community of Five Corners is located in the town.

Morris, Wisconsin
Location of Morris, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 44°49′23″N 89°2′43″W
Country United States
State Wisconsin
CountyShawano
Area
  Total36.2 sq mi (93.8 km2)
  Land36.2 sq mi (93.8 km2)
  Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation1,066 ft (325 m)
Population
 (2000)
  Total485
  Density13.4/sq mi (5.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code55-54250[2]
GNIS feature ID1583752[1]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 36.2 square miles (93.8 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

At the 2000 census there were 485 people in 181 households, including 135 families, in the town. The population density was 13.4 people per square mile (5.2/km²). There were 217 housing units at an average density of 6.0 per square mile (2.3/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 92.16% White, 0.21% African American, 4.54% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.62% from other races, and 2.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.62%.[2]

Of the 181 households 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.5% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.9% were non-families. 20.4% of households were one person and 8.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.09.

The age distribution was 25.4% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 118.1 males.

The median household income was $36,875 and the median family income was $40,833. Males had a median income of $24,792 versus $24,792 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,627. About 16.4% of families and 17.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.9% of those under age 18 and 18.3% of those age 65 or over.

References

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