Westfield, Marquette County, Wisconsin
town in Marquette County, Wisconsin
There is also the Town of Westfield in Sauk County.
Westfield is a town located in Marquette County, Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town had a total population of 789. The Village of Westfield is located mostly within the town. The unincorporated community of Lawrence is also located in the town.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 28.986 square miles (75,074.392 km2), of which 28.463 square miles (73,719.415 km2) is land and 0.523 square miles (1,354.977 km2) is water. The total area is 1.80484578549767% water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 689 people, 279 households, and 210 families residing in the town. The population density was 24.3 inhabitants per square mile (9.4/km2). However, the current population signs read 1125 for the Township/Village of Westfield.
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