Neopit, Wisconsin Explained

Official Name:Neopit, Wisconsin
Settlement Type:CDP
Native Name:Neyōpet
Mapsize:260px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Wisconsin
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Menominee
Subdivision Type3:Tribe
Subdivision Name3:Menominee Nation
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Sq Mi:12.6
Area Land Sq Mi:12.2
Area Water Sq Mi:0.4
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:616
Population Density Sq Mi:50.7
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Footnotes:[1]
Elevation M:321
Elevation Ft:1053
Coordinates:44.9828°N -88.8283°W
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:55-56050[2]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:1570175

Neopit ('''Neyōpet''')[3] is a census-designated place (CDP) in Menominee County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 616 at the 2020 census. Neopit is located along Wisconsin Highway 47 at its intersection with County Road M, approximately 3miles southeast of Zoar. The name derives from the Menominee name Neyōpet which means "four sitting".[4]

Geography

Neopit is located at 44.9828°N -88.8283°W (44.982847, -88.828409).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 12.6 square miles (32.6 km2), of which, 12.3 square miles (31.8 km2) of it is land and 0.3 square miles (0.8 km2) of it (2.46%) is water.

Demographics

2020 census

As of the census of 2020,[6] the population was 616. The population density was 50.7PD/sqmi. There were 209 housing units at an average density of 17.2/sqmi. The racial makeup of the cdp was 97.1% Native American, 2.1% White, and 0.8% from two or more races. Ethnically, the population was 1.0% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 839 people, 226 households, and 188 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 68.4 people per square mile (26.4/km2). There were 241 housing units at an average density of 19.6/sq mi (7.6/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 2.74% White, 96.54% Native American, and 0.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.72% of the population.

There were 226 households, out of which 49.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.1% were married couples living together, 38.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.4% were non-families. 11.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.65 and the average family size was 3.83.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 42.3% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 16.3% from 45 to 64, and 5.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 25 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $27,857, and the median income for a family was $26,447. Males had a median income of $21,083 versus $18,167 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $8,427. About 24.0% of families and 28.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 36.7% of those under age 18 and 20.0% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

Education

Menominee Indian Middle School educates the District's sixth, seventh, and eighth graders. The enrollment is 180 students and 21 teachers.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  2. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  3. Center for Menominee Language, Culture, and Art, Language Materials www.menomineelanguage.com/dictionaries-word-lists, Menominee Dictionary - English - Menominee Link (Archive) - Neopit Pg. 153
  4. Web site: Menominee Place Names in Wisconsin. Hoffman. Mike. The Menominee Clans Story. 2018-10-05.
  5. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. 2011-04-23. 2011-02-12.
  6. Web site: 2020 Decennial Census: Neopit CDP, Wisconsin . data.census.gov . U.S. Census Bureau . 13 July 2022.