Tiffany, Wisconsin

Tiffany is a town in Dunn County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 633 at the 2000 census. The villages of Boyceville and Downing are located within the town.

Tiffany, Wisconsin
Location of Tiffany, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 45°4′55″N 92°4′30″W
Country United States
State Wisconsin
CountyDunn
Area
  Total29.9 sq mi (77.6 km2)
  Land29.9 sq mi (77.5 km2)
  Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation1,079 ft (329 m)
Population
 (2000)
  Total633
  Density21.1/sq mi (8.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)715 & 534
FIPS code55-79775[2]
GNIS feature ID1584278[1]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.
1990594
20006336.6%
2010618−2.4%
Est. 20146281.6%

At the 2000 census there were 633 people in 230 households, including 177 families, in the town. The population density was 21.1 people per square mile (8.2/km²). There were 239 housing units at an average density of 8.0 per square mile (3.1/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 99.53% White, and 0.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.26%.[2]

Of the 230 households 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.0% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.0% were non-families. 16.5% of households were one person and 6.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.10.

The age distribution was 27.8% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% 65 or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.6 males.

The median household income was $38,750 and the median family income was $42,750. Males had a median income of $31,500 versus $21,023 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,203. About 12.9% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.0% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

  • Alonzo L. Best, Wisconsin State Representative, farmer, and teacher lived in the town; Best was the Tiffany Town Board chairman.[3]
  • John M. Oddie, Wisconsin State Representative and farmer, lived in the town; Oddie served on the Tiffant Town Board.[4]

References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1923,' Biographical Sketch of Alonzo L. Best, pg. 267
  4. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1885,' Biographical Sketch of John M. Oddie, pg. 430

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