Nepeuskun, Wisconsin Explained

Official Name:Nepeuskun, Wisconsin
Settlement Type:Town
Mapsize:250px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Winnebago
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:93.7
Area Land Km2:82.0
Area Water Km2:11.7
Population As Of:2010
Population Total:710
Population Density Km2:8.7
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Footnotes:[1]
Elevation M:253
Elevation Ft:830
Coordinates:43.9447°N -88.8269°W
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:55-56100[2]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:1583793

Nepeuskun, sometimes called Nepeuskin is a town in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 710 at the 2010 census.[3] The unincorporated communities of Koro and Rush Lake are located in the town.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 93.7sqkm, of which 82sqkm is land and 11.7sqkm, or 12.50%, is water.[3]

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 689 people, 254 households, and 198 families residing in the town. The population density was 21.6 people per square mile (8.3/km2). There were 275 housing units at an average density of 8.6 per square mile (3.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.98% White, 0.15% African American, 0.58% from other races, and 0.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.87% of the population.

There were 254 households, out of which 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.7% were married couples living together, 2.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.0% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.0% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $47,344, and the median income for a family was $51,500. Males had a median income of $36,719 versus $20,714 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,390. About 1.9% of families and 2.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.9% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Nepeuskun residents receive primary education from three school districts,[4] Berlin Area School District, School District of Omro, and Ripon Area School District.

Recreation

  1. East Landing is a gravel boat landing located off County Road M.
  2. North Access is a gravel boat landing located off Osborne Road.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. January 31, 2008. United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007.
  2. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. January 31, 2008.
  3. Web site: Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Nepeuskun town, Winnebago County, Wisconsin. https://archive.today/20200212161226/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/0600000US5513956100. dead. February 12, 2020. U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. January 31, 2013.
  4. Web site: Jurisdictional Boundaries Map Of Nepeuskun . February 4, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110728120542/http://www.townofnepeuskun.org/images/maps/Map%203_Jurisdictional%20Boundaries.pdf . July 28, 2011 . dead .
  5. https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/Lands/naturalareas/index.asp?SNA=225 Koro Railroad Prairie State Natural Area
  6. http://www.co.winnebago.wi.us/parks/recreational-trails/mascoutin-valley-state-trail Mascoutin Valley State Trail | Winnebago County
  7. http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/wildlife/rushlake/rushlake_access.htm WDNR - Rush Lake Project
  8. http://www.lrgaf.org/articles/ahta.htm The Anti-Horse Thief Association