Neva, Wisconsin Explained

Official Name:Neva, Wisconsin
Settlement Type:Town
Mapsize:250px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Langlade
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:97.78
Area Land Km2:96.60
Area Water Km2:1.18
Population As Of:2010
Population Footnotes:[2]
Population Total:902
Population Density Km2:9.3
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Footnotes:[3]
Elevation M:474
Elevation Ft:1555
Coordinates:45.2486°N -89.1242°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP Codes
Postal Code:54424 (Deerbrook)
54418 (Bryant)
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:55-067-56200[4]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:1583796

Neva is a town in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 902 at the 2010 census,[2] down from 994 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Deerbrook, Kempster, Neva, and Neva Corners are located in the town. The town established a post office in 1892, until it was discontinued in 1898. [5]

Geography

Neva is in central Langlade County, directly north of Antigo, the county seat. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 97.8sqkm, of which 96.6sqkm are land and 1.2sqkm, or 1.21%, are water.[1] The town is mainly drained by the East Branch of the Eau Claire River, which flows from northeast to southwest across the town. The northern part of the town is hilly with numerous lakes, including the Neva Lakes and Anderson Lake.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 994 people, 360 households, and 290 families residing in the town. The population density was 26.6 people per square mile (10.3/km2). There were 385 housing units at an average density of 10.3 per square mile (4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.99% White, 0.1% African American, 0.1% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.11% of the population.

There were 360 households, out of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.8% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.4% were non-families. 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $40,368, and the median income for a family was $43,229. Males had a median income of $29,773 versus $20,893 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,503. About 5.2% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.3% of those under age 18 and 4.1% of those age 65 or over.

References

  1. Web site: 2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files – Wisconsin. United States Census Bureau . April 1, 2021.
  2. Web site: Total Population: 2010 Census DEC Summary File 1 (P1), Neva town, Langlade County, Wisconsin. U.S. Census Bureau. data.census.gov. April 1, 2021.
  3. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. January 31, 2008. United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007.
  4. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. January 31, 2008.
  5. https://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=WI&county=Langlade&searchtext=&pagenum=2