Orion, Wisconsin
Orion is a town in Richland County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 628 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Orion and Twin Bluffs are located in the town.
Orion, Wisconsin | |
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Location of Orion, Wisconsin | |
Coordinates: 43°15′28″N 90°22′15″W | |
Country | |
State | |
County | Richland |
Area | |
• Total | 36.2 sq mi (93.8 km2) |
• Land | 35.8 sq mi (92.7 km2) |
• Water | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km2) |
Elevation | 912 ft (278 m) |
Population (2000) | |
• Total | 628 |
• Density | 17.5/sq mi (6.8/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code(s) | 608 |
FIPS code | 55-60350[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 1583871[1] |
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 36.2 square miles (93.8 km²), of which, 35.8 square miles (92.7 km²) of it is land and 0.4 square miles (1.1 km²) of it (1.19%) is water.
Demographics
At the 2000 census there were 628 people in 233 households, including 185 families, in the town. The population density was 17.5 people per square mile (6.8/km²). There were 309 housing units at an average density of 8.6 per square mile (3.3/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 99.52% White, 0.16% Native American, 0.16% from other races, and 0.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.16%.[2]
Of the 233 households 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.2% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.6% were non-families. 18.5% of households were one person and 7.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.02.
The age distribution was 26.8% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.4 males.
The median household income was $44,643 and the median family income was $49,167. Males had a median income of $28,929 versus $22,857 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,823. About 3.3% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.4% of those under age 18 and 2.1% of those age 65 or over.
Notable people
- Daniel Downs, Wisconsin State Senator was born in Orion.[3]
- George H. Hodges, 19th governor of the state of Kansas was born in Orion.[4]
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Daniel L. Downs". Wisconsin, Men of Progress. Retrieved January 26, 2014.
- "Kansas Governor George H. Hodge". National Governors Association. Retrieved September 29, 2012.