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Como, Wisconsin

Coordinates: 42°36′34″N 88°29′24″W / 42.60944°N 88.49000°W / 42.60944; -88.49000
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Como, Wisconsin
Location of Como, Wisconsin
Location of Como, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 42°36′34″N 88°29′24″W / 42.60944°N 88.49000°W / 42.60944; -88.49000
CountryUnited States
StateWisconsin
CountyWalworth
Area
 • Total3.5 sq mi (9.1 km2)
 • Land3.0 sq mi (7.8 km2)
 • Water0.5 sq mi (1.3 km2)
Elevation915 ft (279 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total2,356
 • Density670/sq mi (260/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code262
FIPS code55-16575[2]
GNIS feature ID1563298[1]

Como is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Geneva, Walworth County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,356 at the 2020 census.[3]

Geography

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Como is located at 42°36′34″N 88°29′24″W / 42.60944°N 88.49000°W / 42.60944; -88.49000 (42.609428, -88.489993).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.5 square miles (9.1 km2), of which, 3.0 square miles (7.8 km2) of it is land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2) of it (14.16%) is water.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
20001,870
20102,63140.7%
20202,356−10.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

At the 2000 census there were 1,870 people, 786 households, and 510 families in the CDP. The population density was 617.0 people per square mile (238.3/km2). There were 1,214 housing units at an average density of 400.6/sq mi (154.7/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 93.42% White, 0.70% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 4.06% from other races, and 1.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.01%.[2]

Of the 786 households 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.1% were non-families. 28.2% of households were one person and 10.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.87.

The age distribution was 22.2% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% 65 or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.4 males.

The median household income was $43,750 and the median family income was $49,395. Males had a median income of $30,469 versus $21,747 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $22,780. About 3.0% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.0% of those under age 18 and 1.3% of those age 65 or over.

References

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  1. ^ a b "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 29, 2011.
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
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