Mishicot is a town in

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, United States. The population was 1,409 at the 2000 census. The Village of Mishicot is located within the town. The unincorporated communities of Fisherville,

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, and Tisch Mills are also located partially in the town.

Geography

According to the

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, the town has a total area of 27.6 square miles (71.6 km²), of which, 27.6 square miles (71.6 km²) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) (0.07%) is water.

Demographics

As of the

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of 2000, there were 1,409 people, 474 households, and 383 families residing in the town. The

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was 51.0 people per square mile (19.7/km²). There were 489 housing units at an average density of 17.7 per square mile (6.8/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.87%

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, 0.14%

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, 0.14% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.78% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races.

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or Latino people of any race were 1.77% of the population. There were 474 households, out of which 42.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.6% were

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living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.0% were non-families. 15.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.32. In the town, the population was spread out, with 31.1% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.4 males. The median income for a household in the town was $51,083, and the median income for a family was $55,682. Males had a median income of $36,051 versus $25,313 for females. The

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for the town was $17,879. About 6.1% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the

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, including 10.4% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

Anton G. Schauer Anton G. Schauer (June 13, 1860 – May 2, 1932) was an American businessman, educator, and politician. Born in the town of Mishicot, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, Schauer moved to Kewaunee County, Wisconsin and settled in Tisch Mills, Wis ...

, Wisconsin State Representative, was born in the town * Ira P. Smith, Wisconsin State Representative, lived in the town *

Charles Tisch Carl Johann Christian "Charles" Tisch (1829–1895) was an American politician, member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, and historical person for whom Tisch Mills, Wisconsin, was named. Biography Tisch was born on May 26, 1829, in Eutin, Duchy o ...

, Wisconsin State Representative, lived in the town *

William F. Tisch William F. Tisch (November 17, 1838 – September 8, 1877) was an American miller and politician. Tisch was born in Eutin, Duchy of Holstein. He emigrated to the United States in 1851, Tisch lived in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, Williamsburg, New ...

, Wisconsin State Representative, lived in the town'Wisconsin Legislative Manual 1876,' Biographical Sketch of William F. Tisch, pg. 470

References

External links

Town of MishicotMishicot Chamber of Commerce
{{authority control Towns in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin Towns in Wisconsin