19-662: Minong ( / ˈ m aɪ n ɒ ŋ / MY -nong ) is a village in Washburn County , Wisconsin , United States. The population was 548 at the 2020 census . The village is located within the Town of Minong . Minong is a name derived from the Ojibwe language . It is generally translated as "blueberry place" or "good place". Minong is also the Ojibwe name for Isle Royale . A post office called Minong has been in operation since 1887. The village
38-404: A general fertility rate of 70.0 births per 1000 women aged 15–44, the 17th highest rate out of all 72 Wisconsin counties. Additionally, there were fewer than five reported induced abortions performed on women of Washburn County residence in 2017. Between 1964 and 2008, Washburn County backed the nationwide winner in every election except for 1988. In 2012, Mitt Romney defeated Barack Obama in
57-513: A male householder with no wife present, and 45.8% were non-families. 37.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.96. The median age in the village was 41.3 years. 25.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.4% were from 25 to 44; 22.5% were from 45 to 64; and 21.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of
76-427: Is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin . It is named after Governor Cadwallader C. Washburn . As of the 2020 census , the population was 16,623. Its county seat is Shell Lake . The county was created in 1883. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 853 square miles (2,210 km ), of which 797 square miles (2,060 km ) is land and 56 square miles (150 km ) (6.6%)
95-447: Is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since the 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using a standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure
114-561: Is water. Shell Lake Municipal Airport (KSSQ) serves the county and surrounding communities. As of the census of 2020 , the population was 16,623. The population density was 20.9 people per square mile (8.1 people/km ). There were 12,708 housing units at an average density of 15.9 units per square mile (6.1 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 92.9% White , 1.2% Native American , 0.4% Asian , 0.2% Black or African American , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 0.5% from other races , and 4.8% from two or more races. Ethnically,
133-565: The United States Census Bureau , the village has a total area of 1.53 square miles (3.96 km), of which, 1.52 square miles (3.94 km) of it is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km) is water. As of the census of 2010, there were 527 people, 238 households, and 129 families living in the village. The population density was 353.7 inhabitants per square mile (136.6/km). There were 277 housing units at an average density of 185.9 per square mile (71.8/km). The racial makeup of
152-489: The average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such as the American Community Survey . This allows the calculation of per capita income for both the country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries
171-535: The best vote share for a Republican in the county since 1928 at over 63%. School districts include: In 1918, the loss of the SS Tuscania prompted the county to burn its German textbooks as part of anti-German sentiment in World War I . 45°54′N 91°47′W / 45.90°N 91.79°W / 45.90; -91.79 Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures
190-462: The county by a margin of less than 3%, after Obama had won the county by more than 4% in 2008 over John McCain . Washburn County moved significantly to the right in 2016, as Donald Trump took over 59% of the county's vote and won by a margin of over 23%, the best margin of victory for any candidate in the county since 1964. He slightly increased his margin of victory to nearly 24% in 2020 and further increased it to more than 28% in 2024 while turning in
209-580: The population was 1.8% Hispanic or Latino of any race. As of the 2000 census , there were 16,036 people, 6,604 households, and 4,530 families residing in the county. The population density was 20 people per square mile (7.7 people/km ). There were 10,814 housing units at an average density of 13 units per square mile (5.0 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 97.27% White , 0.17% Black or African American , 1.01% Native American , 0.19% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 0.12% from other races , and 1.22% from two or more races. 0.89% of
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#1732855088939228-433: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 230 households, out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.8% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.4% were non-families. 36.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
247-496: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 33.9% were of German , 11.4% Norwegian , 7.0% Irish , 6.2% Swedish , 6.1% English and 5.6% American ancestry . There were 6,604 households, out of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.6% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who
266-457: The village was $ 25,341, and the median income for a family was $ 35,341. Males had a median income of $ 27,411 versus $ 14,844 for females. The per capita income for the village was $ 13,306. About 15.2% of families and 23.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 38.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over. Washburn County, Wisconsin Washburn County
285-446: The village was 52.0% male and 48.0% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 531 people, 230 households, and 137 families living in the village. The population density was 349.6 people per square mile (134.9/km). There were 247 housing units at an average density of 162.6 per square mile (62.7/km). The racial makeup of the village was 97.18% White , 1.32% Native American , 0.38% Asian , and 1.13% from two or more races. 0.75% of
304-421: The village was 93.0% White , 0.4% African American , 0.4% Native American , 0.2% Asian , 4.6% from other races , and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.1% of the population. There were 238 households, of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.4% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.7% had
323-410: Was 2.31 and the average family size was 3.04. In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males. The median income for a household in
342-468: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.88. In the county, the population was spread out, with 23.8% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 101.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.3 males. In 2017, there were 153 births, giving
361-677: Was laid out in 1888 when the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railway constructed a rail line through the area. Josiah Bond and J. J. Hohl and were the principal developers of the village. The snack brand Jack Link's originated in Minong in 1986. U.S. Highway 53 and Wisconsin Highway 77 are two of the main routes in the community. Minong is located at 46°5′58″N 91°49′33″W / 46.09944°N 91.82583°W / 46.09944; -91.82583 (46.099562, -91.825902). According to
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