Loyal (city), Wisconsin

Loyal is a city located in Clark County, Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,308.

Geography

\nAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.5 km² (1.4 mi²). None of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

\nAs of the census of 2000, there are 1,308 people, 548 households, and 366 families residing in the city. The population density is 368.6/km² (951.8/mi²). There are 576 housing units at an average density of 162.3 persons/km² (419.1 persons/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 98.93% White, 0.46% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.23% from other races, and 0.31% from two or more races. 0.76% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 548 households out of which 28.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% are married couples living together, 9.1% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 33.2% are non-families. 29.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.38 and the average family size is 2.94. In the city the population is spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 21.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 89.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 86.2 males. The median income for a household in the city is $30,647, and the median income for a family is $38,026. Males have a median income of $27,727 versus $20,197 for females. The per capita income for the city is $16,502. 10.5% of the population and 5.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 14.0% are under the age of 18 and 13.5% are 65 or older.