Florence, Wisconsin

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Florence, Wisconsin
settlement_type = Town
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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Wisconsin
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Florence

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area_total_km2 = 408.4
area_land_km2 = 397.9
area_water_km2 = 10.5
area_total_sq_mi = 157.7
area_land_sq_mi = 153.6
area_water_sq_mi = 4.0

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 2319
population_density_km2 = 5.8
population_density_sq_mi = 15.1

timezone = Central (CST)
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elevation_m = 442
elevation_ft = 1450
latd = 45 |latm = 54 |lats = 32 |latNS = N
longd = 88 |longm = 16 |longs = 17 |longEW = W

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Florence is a town in Florence County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,319 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Florence County.GR|6 The ZIP code is 54121.

Florence is also the name of an unincorporated community within the town about convert|11|mi|km|0 northwest of Iron Mountain, Michigan. The unincorporated community of Spread Eagle is located in the town as well.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1282 km² (459 sq mi or convert|316956|acre|km2|0). 153.6 square miles (397.9 km²) of it is land, 4.1 square miles (10.5 km²) of it (2.57%) is water, and 80% is forested.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 2,319 people, 963 households, and 638 families residing in the town. The population density was 15.1 people per square mile (5.8/km²). There were 1,724 housing units at an average density of 11.2/sq mi (4.3/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.10% White, 0.17% African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.04% from other races, and 0.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.26% of the population.

There were 963 households out of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.3% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the town the population was spread out with 22.6% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 100.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $35,640, and the median income for a family was $42,933. Males had a median income of $31,941 versus $19,621 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,131. About 7.6% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.5% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over.

Towns

Populations from the 2000 census
* Florence 2,319
* Aurora 1,186
* Commonwealth 419
* Homestead 378
* Fence 231
* Tipler 205
* Long Lake 197
* Fern 153

Area statistics

* Public Ownership convert|137188|acre|km2|0, 43%
* Nicolet National Forest convert|83341|acre|km2|0
* State of Wisconsin
* Pine, Popple, and Wild Rivers convert|5100|acre|km2|0
* Land Commission and misc. convert|3522|acre|km2|0
* Spread Eagle State Natural Area convert|4600|acre|km2|0
* Florence County
* County Forest convert|36486|acre|km2|0
* Miscellaneous convert|386|acre|km2|1
* Towns convert|3752|acre|km2|0
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* Federal convert|83341|acre|km2|0
* State convert|8622|acre|km2|0
* County convert|41472|acre|km2|0
* Town convert|3752|acre|km2|0
* Industrial Tax Law convert|53093|acre|km2
* FCL & Open MFL convert|12709|acre|km2|0

Economy

Most residents of Florence county work in nearby Irom Mountain/Kingsford, Michigan. Florence's principal industry is logging. Florence sports the largest ATV and snowmobile trail system in Wisconsin, and is a major county for those wanting to fish, hunt, or camp.

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