Hull, Marathon County, Wisconsin
Town of Hull | |
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Coordinates: 44°53′42″N 90°14′53″W / 44.89500°N 90.24806°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Wisconsin |
County | Marathon |
Area | |
• Total | 32.6 sq mi (84.5 km2) |
• Land | 32.6 sq mi (84.3 km2) |
• Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
Elevation | 1,375 ft (419 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 756 |
• Density | 23/sq mi (8.9/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
FIPS code | 55-36325[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 1583420[1] |
Website | http://www.townofhull.us/ |
The Town[3] of Hull is located in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Wausau, Wisconsin, Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 756 at the 2020 census.[4] The unincorporated community of Cherokee is located in the town.
History
[edit]The town of Hull was named for David B. Hull who was one of the original settlers in the area.[5]
Geography
[edit]According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 32.6 square miles (84.5 km2), of which 32.6 square miles (84.3 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2), or 0.21%, is water.
Demographics
[edit]At the 2020 census there were 756 people, 286 households, and 225 families living in the town. The population density was 23 inhabitants per square mile (8.9/km2). There were 270 housing units at an average density of 8.3 per square mile (3.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 95.4% White, 1.7% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4%.[2] [Note 1]
Of the 286 households 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.4% were married couples living together, 2.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.3% were non-families. 17.1% of households were one person of which 9.1% were aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.99. [Note 2]
The age distribution was 28.7% under the age of 18, 13.4% from 18 to 24, and 12.8% 65 or older. The median age was 33.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.0 males. [Note 2]
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Towns" in Wisconsin perform most of the same functions as townships in many other states. see 'Wisconsin Blue Book 2022,' Town, pp 354-355
- ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Hull town, Marathon County, Wisconsin". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 17, 2012.
- ^ Gard, Robert E.; Sorden, L. G. The Romance of Wisconsin Place Names (1st ed.). New York, NY: October House. p. 58.