Argonne, Wisconsin

Argonne is a town in Forest County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 512 at the 2010 census.[3] The census-designated place of Argonne is located in the town. The unincorporated community of Wisconsin Junction is also located in the town.

Argonne, Wisconsin
Town
Post office in the community of Argonne
Location of Argonne, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 45°43′58″N 88°51′8″W
Country United States
State Wisconsin
CountyForest
Area
 • Total108.3 sq mi (280.5 km2)
 • Land108.2 sq mi (280.3 km2)
 • Water0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2)
Elevation1,663 ft (507 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total512
 • Density4.7/sq mi (1.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)715 & 534
FIPS code55-02625[2]
GNIS feature ID1582709[1]

History

Argonne was originally named Van Zile after Abraham Van Zile, who platted the area in 1888. A post office was established a year later. The town's name was changed to North Crandon in 1892 and later to Argonne in 1929 to honor veterans of World War I.[4]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 108.3 square miles (280 km2), of which 108.2 square miles (280 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2), or 0.06%, is water.

Demographics

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 532 people, 194 households, and 135 families residing in the town. The population density was 4.9 people per square mile (1.9/km2). There were 314 housing units at an average density of 2.9 per square mile (1.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 95.49% White, 0.19% African American, 3.20% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.19% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.94% of the population.

There were 194 households, out of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.8% were married couples living together, 4.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.9% were non-families. 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.35.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $40,909, and the median income for a family was $44,821. Males had a median income of $35,417 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,169. About 7.7% of families and 10.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.2% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

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References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Race, Hispanic or Latino, Age, and Housing Occupancy: 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File (QT-PL), Argonne town, Wisconsin". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2011.
  4. Gard, Robert (2015). The Romance of Wisconsin Place Names (2nd ed.). Madison, WI: Wisconsin Historical Society Press. p. 11. ISBN 978-0-87020-707-5.
  5. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1929,' Biographical Sketch of Joseph D. Grandine, pg. 549
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