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Hull, Marathon County, Wisconsin

Coordinates: 44°53′42″N 90°14′53″W / 44.89500°N 90.24806°W / 44.89500; -90.24806
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Town of Hull
Town
Location of the Town of Hull
Location of the Town of Hull
Coordinates: 44°53′42″N 90°14′53″W / 44.89500°N 90.24806°W / 44.89500; -90.24806
Country United States
State Wisconsin
CountyMarathon
Area
 • Total
32.6 sq mi (84.5 km2)
 • Land32.6 sq mi (84.3 km2)
 • Water0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2)
Elevation
[1]
1,375 ft (419 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
756
 • Density23/sq mi (8.9/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)715 & 534
FIPS code55-36325[2]
GNIS feature ID1583420[1]
Websitehttp://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

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The town of Hull was named for David B. Hull who was one of the original settlers in the area.[5]

Geography

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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

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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

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  1. ^ The Decennial Census indicates and ACS Estimates indicate different values, but are both available on the Census site. The above is Decennial Census data
  2. ^ a b These numbers are based on ACS Estimates

References

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  1. ^ a b "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "Towns" in Wisconsin perform most of the same functions as townships in many other states. see 'Wisconsin Blue Book 2022,' Town, pp 354-355
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ Gard, Robert E.; Sorden, L. G. The Romance of Wisconsin Place Names (1st ed.). New York, NY: October House. p. 58.
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