Zoar (Menominee: Saqnawæpaniw)[4] is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in Menominee County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 107 at the 2020 census.[2] Zoar is located along Wisconsin Highway 47, approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) northwest of Neopit. Situated within traditional Menominee territory, it is known in the Menominee language as Saqnawehnaen, a name which refers to a fork in a stream.[5]
Zoar, Wisconsin
Saqnawæpaniw | |
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 WIS 47 in Zoar | |
 Location in Menominee County and the state of Wisconsin. | |
| Coordinates: 45°0′54″N 88°53′58″W / 45.01500°N 88.89944°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Menominee |
| Tribe | Menominee Nation |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.561 sq mi (22.17 km2) |
| • Land | 8.549 sq mi (22.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.012 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,220 ft (372 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 107 |
| • Density | 12.5/sq mi (4.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-89760[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1577183[1] |
Geography
editZoar is located at 45°0′54″N 88°53′58″W / 45.01500°N 88.89944°W (45.014997, -88.899380).[6]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 8.561 square miles (22.17 km2); 8.549 square miles (22.14 km2) of this is land, and 0.012 square miles (0.031 km2) is water.
Demographics
editAs of the census[3] of 2000, there were 124 people, 29 households, and 24 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 14.4 people per square mile (5.6/km2). There were 34 housing units at an average density of 4.0/sq mi (1.5/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 4.84% White, 93.55% Native American, and 1.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.03% of the population.
There were 29 households, out of which 55.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were married couples living together, 20.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.2% were non-families. 13.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.28 and the average family size was 4.42.
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 44.4% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 16.9% from 45 to 64, and 4.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 20 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.6 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $24,375, and the median income for a family was $30,625. Males had a median income of $16,875 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $7,101. There were 11.8% of families and 17.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including 17.1% of those under 18 and none of those over 64.
References
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- ^ a b "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ a b "2020 Decennial Census: Zoar CDP, Wisconsin". data.census.gov. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ Center for Menominee Language, Culture, and Art, Language Materials www.menomineelanguage.com/dictionaries-word-lists, Menominee Dictionary - English - Menominee Link (Archive) - Zoar - Zoar Pg. 276
- ^ Hoffman, Mike. "Menominee Place Names in Wisconsin". The Menominee Clans Story. Retrieved October 6, 2018.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.