Zoar, Wisconsin Explained

Official Name:Zoar, Wisconsin
Settlement Type:CDP
Native Name:Saqnawæpaniw
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:8.561
Area Land Sq Mi:8.549
Area Water Sq Mi:0.012
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:107
Population Density Sq Mi:12.5
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Footnotes:[1]
Elevation M:372
Elevation Ft:1220
Coordinates:45.015°N -88.8994°W
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:55-89760[2]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:1577183

Zoar ('''Saqnawæpaniw''')[3] is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in Menominee County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 107 at the 2020 census.[4] Zoar is located along Wisconsin Highway 47, approximately 3miles northwest of Neopit. Situated within traditional Menominee territory, it is known in the Menominee language as Saqnawehnaen, a name which refers to a fork in a stream.[5]

Geography

Zoar is located at 45.015°N -88.8994°W (45.014997, -88.899380).[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 8.561mi2; 8.549mi2 of this is land, and 0.012mi2 is water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 124 people, 29 households, and 24 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 14.4 people per square mile (5.6/km2). There were 34 housing units at an average density of 4.0/sq mi (1.5/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 4.84% White, 93.55% Native American, and 1.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.03% of the population.

There were 29 households, out of which 55.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were married couples living together, 20.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.2% were non-families. 13.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.28 and the average family size was 4.42.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 44.4% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 16.9% from 45 to 64, and 4.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 20 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.6 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $24,375, and the median income for a family was $30,625. Males had a median income of $16,875 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $7,101. There were 11.8% of families and 17.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including 17.1% of those under 18 and none of those over 64.

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 . . 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) - Zoar - Zoar Pg. 276
  4. Web site: 2020 Decennial Census: Zoar CDP, Wisconsin . data.census.gov . U.S. Census Bureau . 13 July 2022.
  5. Web site: Menominee Place Names in Wisconsin. Hoffman. Mike. The Menominee Clans Story. 2018-10-06.
  6. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. 2011-04-23. 2011-02-12.