Augusta, Wisconsin

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Augusta, Wisconsin
settlement_type = City
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map_caption = Location of Augusta within Wisconsin


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Wisconsin
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Eau Claire

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area_total_km2 = 5.2
area_land_km2 = 5.2
area_water_km2 = 0.0
area_total_sq_mi = 2.0
area_land_sq_mi = 2.0
area_water_sq_mi = 0.0

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 1460
population_density_km2 = 278.6
population_density_sq_mi = 721.5

timezone = Central (CST)
utc_offset = -6
timezone_DST = CDT
utc_offset_DST = -5
elevation_footnotes = GR|3
elevation_m = 293
elevation_ft = 961
latd = 44 |latm = 40 |lats = 47 |latNS = N
longd = 91 |longm = 7 |longs = 22 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP Code
postal_code = 54722
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blank_info = 55-03825GR|2
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blank1_info = 1561013GR|3
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Augusta is a city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,460 at the 2000 census. The city is located entirely within the Town of Bridge Creek.

Geography

Augusta is located at coor dms|44|40|47|N|91|7|22|W|city (44.679656, -91.122664)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.0 square miles (5.2 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 1,460 people, 599 households, and 376 families residing in the city. The population density was 721.5 people per square mile (279.1/km²). There were 632 housing units at an average density of 312.3/sq mi (120.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.58% White, 0.41% African American, 2.05% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.21% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.30% of the population.

There were 599 households out of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.2% were non-families. 32.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 21.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the city the population was spread out with 25.0% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 84.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,478, and the median income for a family was $37,500. Males had a median income of $31,023 versus $19,226 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,469. About 10.1% of families and 11.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.4% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.

Points of Interest

Augusta is home to two well known landmarks. The Dells Mill and the Wood Shed, home to Amish made furniture.

References

External links

* [http://www.augustawi.com/ Augusta official website]