Komensky, Wisconsin
Encyclopedia
Komensky is a town in Jackson County
, Wisconsin
, United States
. The population was 462 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Hatfield
, Waterbury
, and Winnebago Mission
are located in the town.
, the town has a total area of 59.5 square miles (154.1 km²), of which, 58.9 square miles (152.7 km²) of it is land and 0.5 square miles (1.4 km²) of it (0.91%) is water.
of 2000, there were 462 people, 108 households, and 87 families residing in the town. The population density
was 7.8 people per square mile (3.0/km²). There were 124 housing units at an average density of 2.1 per square mile (0.8/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 20.56% White, 8.23% African American, 67.32% Native American, 1.52% from other races
, and 2.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.33% of the population.
There were 108 households out of which 45.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.0% were married couples
living together, 28.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.4% were non-families. 13.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.39 and the average family size was 3.72.
In the town the population was spread out with 33.8% under the age of 18, 20.1% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 15.4% from 45 to 64, and 6.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 23 years. For every 100 females there were 149.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 175.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $37,188, and the median income for a family was $41,042. Males had a median income of $21,538 versus $30,313 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $10,062. About 10.8% of families and 18.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.7% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
Jackson County, Wisconsin
Jackson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2009, the population estimate was 19,886. Its county seat is Black River Falls. Jackson County was formed from Crawford County in 1853.-Geography:According to the U.S...
, Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 462 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Hatfield
Hatfield, Wisconsin
Hatfield is an unincorporated census-designated place in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States, located in the town of Komensky. As of the 2010 census, its population is 141.-Geography:...
, Waterbury
Waterbury, Wisconsin
Waterbury is an unincorporated community located in the town of Komensky, Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States....
, and Winnebago Mission
Winnebago Mission, Wisconsin
Winnebago Mission is an unincorporated community located in the town of Komensky, Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. Winnebago is northeast of Black River Falls....
are located in the town.
Notable people
- Mitchell Red Cloud, Jr.Mitchell Red Cloud, Jr.Mitchell Red Cloud, Jr. was a soldier in the United States Army during the Korean War...
, who was awarded the Medal of HonorMedal of HonorThe Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...
posthumously during the Korean WarKorean WarThe Korean War was a conventional war between South Korea, supported by the United Nations, and North Korea, supported by the People's Republic of China , with military material aid from the Soviet Union...
, was born in the town of Komensky, in Hatfield.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the town has a total area of 59.5 square miles (154.1 km²), of which, 58.9 square miles (152.7 km²) of it is land and 0.5 square miles (1.4 km²) of it (0.91%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 462 people, 108 households, and 87 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 7.8 people per square mile (3.0/km²). There were 124 housing units at an average density of 2.1 per square mile (0.8/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 20.56% White, 8.23% African American, 67.32% Native American, 1.52% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 2.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.33% of the population.
There were 108 households out of which 45.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.0% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 28.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.4% were non-families. 13.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.39 and the average family size was 3.72.
In the town the population was spread out with 33.8% under the age of 18, 20.1% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 15.4% from 45 to 64, and 6.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 23 years. For every 100 females there were 149.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 175.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $37,188, and the median income for a family was $41,042. Males had a median income of $21,538 versus $30,313 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the town was $10,062. About 10.8% of families and 18.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.7% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.