Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin
Town
Town hall
Town hall
Location of Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin
Location of Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 43°45′21″N 87°51′49″W / 43.75583°N 87.86361°W / 43.75583; -87.86361
Country United States
State Wisconsin
CountySheboygan
Area
 • Total32.0 sq mi (83.0 km2)
 • Land32.0 sq mi (82.9 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2)
Elevation
[1]
741 ft (226 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total1,706
 • Density53.3/sq mi (20.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code920
FIPS code55-73050[2]
GNIS feature ID1584139[1]
WebsiteOfficial website

Sheboygan Falls is a town located in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,706. It is included in the Sheboygan, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area. The unincorporated community of Johnsonville is located in the town.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 32.0 square miles (83.0 km2), of which, 32.0 square miles (82.9 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2) is water. The total area is 0.06% water.

Demographics

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 1,706 people, 657 households, and 503 families residing in the town. The population density was 53.3 people per square mile (20.6/km2). There were 675 housing units at an average density of 21.1 per square mile (8.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.18% White, 0.00% Black or African American, 0.35% Native American, 1.11% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.06% from other races, and 0.29% from two or more races. 0.53% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 657 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.3% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.4% were non-families. 19.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 21.7% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $50,489, and the median income for a family was $55,909. Males had a median income of $35,077 versus $24,844 for females. The per capita income for the town was $23,915. 2.0% of the population and 1.2% of families were below the poverty line. 1.9% of those under the age of 18 and 1.6% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Transportation

Sheboygan Falls is served by the Sheboygan County Memorial Airport (KSBM), which serves the town and surrounding communities.

Notable people

References

  1. 1 2 "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ↑ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1957,' Biographical Sketch of Louis Prange, pg. 29
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