Alto, Wisconsin
Alto, Wisconsin | |
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 Town of Alto fire department | |
 Location of Alto, Wisconsin | |
| Coordinates: 43°41′28″N 88°49′49″W / 43.69111°N 88.83028°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Fond du Lac |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.3 sq mi (94.0 km2) |
| • Land | 36.3 sq mi (94.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 1,055 |
| • Density | 30.4/sq mi (11.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-01525[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582684[1] |
Alto is a town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,055 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of Alto is located in the town.
Geography
[edit]According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 36.3 square miles (94.0 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
[edit]At the 2000 census,[2] there were 1,103 people, 344 households, and 306 families living in the town. The population density was 30.4 people per square mile (11.7/km2). There were 353 housing units at an average density of 9.7 per square mile (3.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.37% White, 0.36% Asian, 0.27% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.73%.[2]
Of the 344 households 48.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 84.9% were married couples living together, 2.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 10.8% were non-families. 9.0% of households were one person and 3.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.21 and the average family size was 3.44.
The age distribution was 32.7% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% 65 or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.8 males.
The median household income was $53,235 and the median family income was $54,911. Males had a median income of $33,487 versus $21,484 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,872. About 2.3% of families and 2.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.6% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over.
43°40′36″N 88°47′42″W / 43.67667°N 88.79500°W
Politics
[edit]| Year | Democratic | Republican | Third Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016[3] | 11.39% 68 | 84.76% 506 | 3.85% 23 |
| 2012[4] | 24.23% 150 | 75.12% 465 | 0.65% 4 |
| 2008[5] | 17.72% 73 | 82.28% 339 | 0.00% 0 |
| 2004[6] | 15.28% 94 | 84.72% 521 | 0.00% 0 |
| 2000[7] | 18.82% 105 | 81.18% 453 | 0.00% 0 |
| 1996[8] | 26.22% 97 | 73.78% 273 | 0.00% 0 |
| 1992[9] | 10.07% 54 | 73.13% 392 | 16.79% 90 |
| 1988[10] | 12.85% 64 | 87.15% 434 | 0.00% 0 |
| 1984[11] | 8.15% 44 | 91.85% 496 | 0.00% 0 |
| 1980[12] | 11.08% 71 | 88.14% 565 | 0.78% 5 |
| 1976[13] | 18.82% 108 | 80.84% 464 | 0.35% 2 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ a b c "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Statement of Votes Cast, General Election, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin". November 8, 2016.
- ^ "Fond du Lac County 2012 Presidential and General Election". November 6, 2012.
- ^ "Unofficial Canvas, Partisan Election, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin". November 4, 2008.
- ^ "The State: State of Wisconsin Blue Book: Elections".
- ^ "The State: State of Wisconsin Blue Book: Elections in Wisconsin".
- ^ "The State: State of Wisconsin Blue Book: Elections in Wisconsin".
- ^ "The State: State of Wisconsin Blue Book: Elections in Wisconsin".
- ^ "The State: State of Wisconsin Blue Book: Elections in Wisconsin".
- ^ "The State: The state of Wisconsin Blue Book: Elections in Wisconsin".
- ^ "The State: The state of Wisconsin Blue Book: Elections in Wisconsin".
- ^ "The State: The state of Wisconsin Blue Book: Elections in Wisconsin".
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |