Langlade County, Wisconsin
Encyclopedia
Langlade County is a county
located in the U.S. state
of Wisconsin
. As of 2000, the population was 20,740. Its county seat
is Antigo
.
, the county has a total area of 888 square miles (2,299.9 km²), of which 873 square miles (2,261.1 km²) is land and 15 square miles (38.8 km²) (1.71%) is water. The highest point in the county is at the foot of the Basswood Lookout Tower west of Summit Lake (elev:1857')
As of the census
of 2000, there were 20,740 people, 8,452 households, and 5,814 families residing in the county. The population density
was 24 people per square mile (9/km²). There were 11,187 housing units at an average density of 13 per square mile (5/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.93% White
, 0.15% Black
or African American
, 0.54% Native American
, 0.27% Asian
, 0.02% Pacific Islander
, 0.20% from other races
, and 0.87% from two or more races. 0.82% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 49.4% were of German, 8.6% Polish, 6.2% Irish
and 5.8% American
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 8,452 households out of which 29.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.70% were married couples
living together, 8.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.20% were non-families. 26.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the county, the population was spread out with 24.40% under the age of 18, 6.50% from 18 to 24, 26.00% from 25 to 44, 24.30% from 45 to 64, and 18.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 98.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.60 males.
serving the local General aviation
community.
County (United States)
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located in the U.S. state
U.S. state
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of 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...
. As of 2000, the population was 20,740. Its county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
is Antigo
Antigo, Wisconsin
Antigo is a city in and the county seat of Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 8,560 at the 2000 census. Antigo is the center of a farming and lumbering district, and its manufactures consist principally of lumber, chairs, furniture, sashes, doors and blinds, hubs and...
.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the county has a total area of 888 square miles (2,299.9 km²), of which 873 square miles (2,261.1 km²) is land and 15 square miles (38.8 km²) (1.71%) is water. The highest point in the county is at the foot of the Basswood Lookout Tower west of Summit Lake (elev:1857')
Adjacent counties
- Oneida CountyOneida County, WisconsinOneida County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 36,776. Its county seat is Rhinelander.-Geography:According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,236 square miles , of which 1,124 square miles is land and 111 square...
- northwest - Forest CountyForest County, WisconsinForest County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,304. Its county seat is Crandon.-Indian Reservations:...
- northeast - Oconto CountyOconto County, WisconsinOconto County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 35,634. Its county seat is Oconto.Oconto County is part of the Green Bay Metropolitan Statistical Area. It was established in 1851.-Geography:According to the U.S...
- east - Menominee County - southeast
- Shawano CountyShawano County, WisconsinShawano County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 40,664. Its county seat is Shawano.-History:...
- south - Marathon CountyMarathon County, WisconsinMarathon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It is part of the Wausau, WI, Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2010, the population was 134,063. Its county seat is Wausau.-Geography:...
- southwest - Lincoln CountyLincoln County, WisconsinLincoln County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 29,641. Its county seat is Merrill.-Geography:According to the U.S...
- west
Major highways
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U.S. Highway 45
Demographics
As of the census
Census
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of 2000, there were 20,740 people, 8,452 households, and 5,814 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 24 people per square mile (9/km²). There were 11,187 housing units at an average density of 13 per square mile (5/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.93% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.15% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.54% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.27% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.02% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.20% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.87% from two or more races. 0.82% of the population were Hispanic
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...
or Latino
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...
of any race. 49.4% were of German, 8.6% Polish, 6.2% Irish
Irish people
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and 5.8% American
United States
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ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 8,452 households out of which 29.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.70% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 8.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.20% were non-families. 26.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the county, the population was spread out with 24.40% under the age of 18, 6.50% from 18 to 24, 26.00% from 25 to 44, 24.30% from 45 to 64, and 18.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 98.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.60 males.
Transportation
The county owns and operates the Langlade County AirportLanglade County Airport
Langlade County Airport is a county-owned public-use airport located two nautical miles northeast of the central business district of Antigo, a city in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States.Although most U.S...
serving the local General aviation
General aviation
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community.
Cities, villages, and towns
- AckleyAckley, WisconsinAckley is a town in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 510 at the 2000 Census. The town was founded March 4, 1879.-Geography:...
- AinsworthAinsworth, WisconsinAinsworth is a town in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 571 at the 2000 Census. The unincorporated community of Pearson is located within the town.-Geography:...
- Antigo (town)Antigo (town), WisconsinAntigo is a town in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,487 at the 2000 census. A large portion of the City of Antigo lies within the town.-Geography:...
- AntigoAntigo, WisconsinAntigo is a city in and the county seat of Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 8,560 at the 2000 census. Antigo is the center of a farming and lumbering district, and its manufactures consist principally of lumber, chairs, furniture, sashes, doors and blinds, hubs and...
- ElchoElcho, WisconsinElcho is a town in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,317 at the 2000 census. The census-designated places of Elcho and Post Lake are located in the town.-Geography:...
- EvergreenEvergreen, Langlade County, WisconsinEvergreen is a town in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 468 as of the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Four Corners, and Elton is located in the town.-Geography:...
- LangladeLanglade, WisconsinLanglade is a town in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 472 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Choate, Freeman, Lily, and Pickerel are located within the town.-Culture:...
- NevaNeva, WisconsinNeva is a town in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 994 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Deerbrook, Kempster, Neva, and Neva Corners are located in the town.-Geography:...
- NorwoodNorwood, WisconsinNorwood is a town in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 918 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Phlox is located in the town.-Geography:...
- ParrishParrish, WisconsinParrish is a town in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 108 at the 2000 census. The unincoporated community of Parrish is located in the town.-Geography:...
- PeckPeck, WisconsinPeck is a town in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 354 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Ormsby is located in the town.-Geography:...
- PolarPolar, WisconsinPolar is a town in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 995 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Polar is located in the town.-Geography:...
- PricePrice, WisconsinPrice is a town in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 243 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Bryant and Sherry Junction are located in the town.-Geography:...
- RollingRolling, WisconsinRolling is a town in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,452 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Elmhurst is located within the town.-Geography:...
- SummitSummit, Langlade County, WisconsinSummit is a town in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 168 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Bavaria is located in the town.-Geography:...
- UphamUpham, WisconsinUpham is a town in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 689 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Koepenick and Summit Lake are located in the town.-Geography:...
- VilasVilas, WisconsinVilas is a town in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 249 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 35.9 square miles , all of it land....
- White LakeWhite Lake, WisconsinWhite Lake is a village in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 329 at the 2000 census.-Geography:White Lake is located at ....
- Wolf RiverWolf River, Langlade County, WisconsinWolf River is a town in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 856 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Hollister, Langlade, and Markton are located in the town.-Geography:...
Unincorporated communities
- BavariaBavaria, WisconsinBavaria is an unincorporated community located in the town of Summit, Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. Bavaria is located on County Highway H northwest of Antigo....
- BryantBryant, WisconsinBryant is an unincorporated community located in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. Bryant is located on Wisconsin Highway 52 northeast of Antigo, in the town of Price. Bryant had a post office, which closed on August 16, 1997....
- ChoateChoate, WisconsinChoate is an unincorporated community located in the town of Langlade, Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. Choate is located on Wisconsin Highway 52 near the Forest County line, northeast of Antigo....
- DeerbrookDeerbrook, WisconsinDeerbrook is an unincorporated community located in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. Deerbrook is located along U.S. Route 45 north of Antigo, in the town of Neva. Deerbrook has a post office with ZIP code 54424....
- Elcho
- ElmhurstElmhurst, WisconsinElmhurst is an unincorporated community in Langlade County in the State of Wisconsin in the United States of America. It is located at latitude 45°3'30" North, longitude 89°11'3" West. The community is located near the headwaters of the Middle Branch Embarrass River, approximately 1½ miles west of...
- EltonElton, WisconsinElton is an unincorporated community located in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. Elton is located on Wisconsin Highway 64 east of Antigo, in the town of Evergreen. Elton had a post office, which closed on May 21, 2011....
- Four CornersFour Corners, Langlade County, WisconsinFour Corners is an unincorporated community located in the town of Evergreen, Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. Four Corners is located on Wisconsin Highway 64 west of White Lake....
- FreemanFreeman, Langlade County, WisconsinFreeman is an unincorporated community located in the town of Langlade, Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. Freeman is located at the intersection of Wisconsin Highway 52 and County Highway A northeast of Antigo....
- HollisterHollister, WisconsinHollister, Wisconsin is an unincorporated community located in the town of Wolf River, in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. The community is located on Wisconsin Highway 55.-References:...
- KempsterKempster, WisconsinKempster is an unincorporated community located in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. Kempster is north of Antigo, in the town of Neva....
- KoepenickKoepenick, WisconsinKoepenick is an unincorporated community located in the town of Upham, Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. Koepenick is located on County Highway B north of Antigo....
- LangladeLanglade (community), WisconsinLanglade is an unincorporated community located in the town of Wolf River in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. It is located at the intersection of Wisconsin Highway 55 and Wisconsin Highway 64....
- LilyLily, WisconsinLily is an unincorporated community in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States, located within the town of Langlade. Lily is at the intersection of Wisconsin State Highway 52 and Wisconsin State Highway 55....
- MarktonMarkton, WisconsinMarkton is an unincorporated community located in the town of Wolf River, Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. Markton is located in the southeast corner of the county between the Wolf River and Wisconsin Highway 55, east-southeast of White Lake....
- NevaNeva (community), WisconsinNeva is an unincorporated community located in the town of Neva, Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. Neva is north-northeast of Antigo....
- Neva CornersNeva Corners, WisconsinNeva Corners is an unincorporated community located in the town of Neva, Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. Neva Corners is located near U.S. Route 45 and Wisconsin Highway 47 north of Antigo....
- OrmsbyOrmsby, WisconsinOrmsby is an unincorporated community located in the town of Peck, Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. Ormsby is northeast of Antigo....
- ParrishParrish (community), WisconsinParrish is an unincorporated community located in the town of Parrish, Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. Parrish is located near Wisconsin Highway 17 south of Rhinelander....
- PearsonPearson, WisconsinPearson is an unincorporated community in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States located within the town of Ainsworth. Pearson is west of the community of Pickerel and north-northeast of Antigo, the county seat of Langlade County. The community is located along Pickerel Creek near its...
- PhloxPhlox, WisconsinPhlox is an unincorporated community located in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. Phlox is located on Wisconsin Highway 47 southeast of Antigo, in the town of Norwood. Phlox has a post office with ZIP code 54464....
- PickerelPickerel, WisconsinPickerel is an unincorporated community in the northeast corner of Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. The community is located on Wisconsin Highway 55, in the town of Langlade. Pickerel is northeast of Antigo, the county seat of Langlade County. Pickerel has a post office with ZIP code 54465...
- PolarPolar (community), WisconsinPolar is an unincorporated community located in the town of Polar, Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. Polar is located on Wisconsin Highway 64 east-northeast of Antigo....
- Post LakePost Lake, WisconsinPost Lake is an unincorporated census-designated place located in the town of Elcho, Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. Post Lake is southwest of Crandon. As of the 2010 census, its population is 374....
- Sherry JunctionSherry Junction, WisconsinSherry Junction is an unincorporated community located in the town of Price, Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. Sherry Junction is located on Wisconsin Highway 52 northeast of Antigo....
- Summit LakeSummit Lake, WisconsinSummit Lake is an unincorporated census-designated place located in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. Summit Lake is located along U.S. Route 45 north of Antigo, in the town of Upham. Summit Lake has a post office with ZIP code 54485. As of the 2010 census, its population is 144....
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Langlade County, Wisconsin