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Wheatland, Kenosha County, Wisconsin

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In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over,
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living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.1% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.15.
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of 2000, there were 3,292 people, 1,209 households, and 893 families residing in the town. The population density was 139.8 inhabitants per square mile (54.0/km). There were 1,379 housing units at an average density of 58.6 per square mile (22.6/km). The racial makeup of the town was 98.12%
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The first settlers in Wheatland were Schuyler Bonday in August 1837 and Adolph Reitbrook in September 1837. Wheatland was formed on May 7, 1842. Its name is derived from the wheat which was said to grow well in the rich soil in the area. The first constable was James B. Powers, for whom
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The median income for a household in the town was $ 52,386, and the median income for a family was $ 61,797. Males had a median income of $ 43,000 versus $ 27,917 for females. The
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Settlement in the town is centered along 328th Avenue (Kenosha County Highway W) north of 60th Street (Kenosha County Highway K). The former
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and damaging about 100 more. This left 160 people homeless or unable to return to their homes. The damage was estimated at $ 18 million.
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There were 1,209 households, out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were
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U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wheatland (community), Wisconsin
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for the town was $ 21,299. About 3.5% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the
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is located partially in the town. The unincorporated communities of
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in the town on January 7, 2008. The tornado was rated EF3 on the
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When the Town of Wheatland was formed, it was originally in
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42°34′37″N 88°13′35″W / 42.57694°N 88.22639°W / 42.57694; -88.22639
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Wisconsin
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Kenosha
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