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Mason, Wisconsin

Mason is a village in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 101 at the 2020 census. The village is located within the Town of Mason.

U.S. Highway 63 serves as a main route in the community.

History
In the early 1880s, a railroad line, operated by the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railway was built to serve northern Wisconsin, crossing the White River at what would become the Village of Mason. After the railroad was established, John Alexander Humbird opened the White River Lumber Company on the banks of the White River. The mill served as the catalyst for the settling of the area. A post office called Mason has been in operation since 1883. The mill closed in 1914 when the area no longer contained enough trees to continue supporting the mill and the population of the town decreased significantly as a result. In 1925, the Village of Mason was incorporated, separate from the Township of Mason. The village's name honors Freemasonry.

The area in which the Village of Mason is located is the native homeland of the Ojibwe.

Geography
Mason is located at 46.43361°N, -91.06194°W (46.433678, -91.06204).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.71 sqmi, all of it land.

Mason is located 17 miles southwest of the city of Ashland; and 41 miles northeast of the city of Hayward.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 101 people and 44 households, and 28 families living in the village. The population density was 142.25 PD/sqmi. There were 44 housing units at an average density of 62.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 86.1% White, 9.9% Native American, 2.0% African American, and 2.0% from two or more races.

There were 44 households, of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.7% were married couples living together, 25.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 17.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 21.4% were non-families. The average family size was 3.19.

The median age in the village was 47.5 years. 14.1% of residents were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.

The median income was $53,750 with 19.2% of residents in poverty.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 93 people, 34 households, and 21 families living in the village. The population density was 131.0 PD/sqmi. There were 43 housing units at an average density of 60.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 81.7% White, 5.4% African American, 2.2% Native American, and 10.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.

There were 34 households, of which 41.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.2% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the village was 36.2 years. 28% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.6% were from 25 to 44; 28% were from 45 to 64; and 12.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 72 people, 26 households, and 19 families living in the village. The population density was 141.8 people per square mile (54.5/km2). There were 35 housing units at an average density of 68.9 per square mile (26.5/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 87.50% White, 4.17% Native American, 4.17% Asian, and 4.17% from two or more races.

There were 26 households, out of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.2% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.1% were non-families. 23.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.30.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 31.9% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $32,917, and the median income for a family was $34,583. Males had a median income of $19,583 versus $13,125 for females. The per capita income for the village was $12,742. There were 15.4% of families and 30.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including 100.0% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Notable people

 * Thorvald A. Solberg, United States Admiral was born in Mason.
 * Samuel E. Squires, Wisconsin State Representative was Chairman of Mason.

title: Mason, Wisconsin


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Mason (town), Wisconsin

Mason is a town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 315 at the 2010 census. The Village of Mason is located within the town. The unincorporated community of Sutherland is located partially in the town.

Transportation
U.S. Highway 63 serves as a main route in the community.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 92.5 sqkm, all of it land.

Mason is located 17 mi southwest of the city of Ashland and 41 mi northeast of the city of Hayward.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 326 people, 112 households, and 86 families residing in the town. The population density was 9.1 people per square mile (3.5/km2). There were 151 housing units at an average density of 4.2 per square mile (1.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.24% White, 0.61% Black or African American, 0.31% Native American, 1.53% from other races, and 0.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.53% of the population.

There were 112 households, out of which 38.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.4% were married couples living together, 3.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.2% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.38.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 31.3% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 115.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $34,231, and the median income for a family was $44,792. Males had a median income of $30,833 versus $18,542 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,814. About 6.9% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.9% of those under age 18 and 17.4% of those age 65 or over.

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title: Mason (town), Wisconsin


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Washburn, Bayfield County, Wisconsin

 * There is another Town of Washburn in Clark County.

Washburn is a town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 530 at the 2010 census. The City of Washburn is located just east of and adjacent to the town.

Wisconsin Highway 13 and County Highway C are the main routes in the community.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 220.8 sqkm, of which 220.3 sqkm is land and 0.5 sqkm, or 0.22%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 541 people, 189 households, and 160 families residing in the town. The population density was 6.4 people per square mile (2.5/km2). There were 227 housing units at an average density of 1.0 persons/km2 (2.7 persons/sq mi). The racial makeup of the town was 92.79% White, 0.00% African American, 4.62% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 2.22% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 189 households, out of which 41.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.1% were married couples living together, 5.3% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 15.3% were non-families. 13.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.6% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 31.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $46,500, and the median income for a family was $51,382. Males had a median income of $36,696 versus $24,500 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,892. 4.6% of the population and 3.4% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 3.0% are under the age of 18 and 17.0% are 65 or older.

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Washburn, Wisconsin

Washburn is a city and the county seat of Bayfield County, in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 2,051 at the 2020 census. The city is just east of and adjacent to the Town of Washburn. It is in northern Wisconsin, on the shore of Lake Superior's Chequamegon Bay.

Wisconsin Highway 13 and County Highway C are the main routes in the community.

History
In 1659, the French explorers Radisson and Groseilliers touched here on their trip along the south shore of Lake Superior. In 1665 the Jesuit Claude-Jean Allouez established on the shore of the bay, a short distance south of the present city, the first French mission in Wisconsin. He named it "La Pointe du Saint Esprit," and in 1669 it was placed in charge of Father Jacques Marquette. The place was visited by Daniel Greysolon (Du Luth) in 1681–1682, and here in 1693 Pierre-Charles Le Sueur built a stockaded post. In 1718 a fort was erected and a French garrison placed in it. About 1820–1821 a trading post of the American Fur Company was established in the area.

The city itself was founded in 1883, named for Cadwallader C. Washburn, Republican governor of Wisconsin from 1872 until 1874. It was chartered in 1904.

Geography
Washburn is located at 46.67389°N, -90.8975°W (46.673989, -90.897674).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.17 sqmi, of which, 3.90 sqmi is land and 2.27 sqmi is water.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, the population was 2,051. The population density was 524.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,059 housing units at an average density of 270.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 85.9% White, 5.2% Native American, 0.6% Black or African American, 0.2% Asian, 1.3% from other races, and 6.8% from two or more races. Ethnically, the population was 2.9% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,117 people, 934 households, and 531 families living in the city. The population density was 542.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,070 housing units at an average density of 274.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 88.4% White, 0.8% African American, 5.9% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 4.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 934 households, of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.5% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.1% were non-families. 38.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.82.

The median age in the city was 45.9 years. 21.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.1% were from 25 to 44; 32.2% were from 45 to 64; and 18.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,280 people, 938 households, and 589 families living in the city. The population density was 581.5 people per square mile (224.6/km2). There were 1,004 housing units at an average density of 256.1 per square mile (98.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.06% White, 0.18% Black or African American, 5.61% Native American, 0.44% Asian, 0.35% from other races, and 1.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.66% of the population. 26.8% were of German, 14.2% Norwegian, 7.1% French, 7.1% Polish, 6.7% Irish, 5.6% English and 5.5% Swedish ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 938 households, out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.0% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.2% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,257, and the median income for a family was $40,781. Males had a median income of $31,875 versus $23,235 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,331. About 7.5% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.3% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Initially, the city's economy was based on lumbering, with sawmills lining the busy waterfront. It was also a popular summer resort, being especially well known for its boating and fishing. In 1905, the DuPont company opened an explosives plant just outside town, providing an important source of employment as timber resources were growing scarce. The closing of the DuPont plant in 1971 was a severe blow to the local economy.

Currently, the city's economy focuses on the tourist industry and its position as county seat.

Transportation
Bus service is provided by Bay Area Rural Transit.

Government
Washburn uses a mayor–council form of government. As of March 2020, the current mayor of Washburn is Mary Motiff.

Local media
Washburn receives three radio stations from Ashland; WATW, WBSZ and WJJH. Television stations come from the Duluth–Superior market; KDLH, KBJR, WDSE and WDIO.

Notable people

 * Tom Blake, surfer and inventor
 * Ted Buffalo, NFL player
 * Walter A. Duffy, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Morgan Hamm, United States gymnast
 * Paul Hamm, United States gymnast
 * Ernest J. Korpela, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Arthur William McLeod, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Robert A. Nixon, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Hubert H. Peavey, U.S. Representative
 * Willard Ryan, Green Bay Packers football coach
 * Wayne Simoneau, Minnesota State Representative
 * Vic C. Wallin, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Charles Watson, Wisconsin State Representative

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Green Bay (town), Wisconsin

Green Bay is a town in Brown County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 2,035 at the 2010 census. The town is located several miles northeast of the city of Green Bay. The unincorporated community of Champion is located in the town, and the unincorporated communities of Dyckesville and New Franken are located partially in the town.

Geography
The town is located on the southern shore of Green Bay, an arm of Lake Michigan. The town is 15 mi northeast of the city of Green Bay. The eastern border of the town is the Kewaunee County line.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 79.9 sqkm, of which 57.3 sqkm is land and 22.7 sqkm, or 28.38%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,772 people, 600 households, and 493 families residing in the town. The population density was 80.1 people per square mile (30.9/km2). There were 685 housing units at an average density of 31.0 per square mile (12.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.36% White, 0.06% Black or African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.62% Asian, 0.11% from other races, and 0.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.06% of the population.

There were 600 households, out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.3% were married couples living together, 3.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.8% were non-families. 13.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.0% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $60,172, and the median income for a family was $63,958. Males had a median income of $38,300 versus $25,156 for females. The per capita income for the town was $22,928. About 1.4% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.4% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.

Most Belgian-American towns
The town of Green Bay is the fifth-most Belgian-American community in the United States, by proportion of residents. It contains the unincorporated community of Champion, the first settlement of Belgians in the area. Originally known as "Aux Premiers Belges," it was later named "Robinsonville", and then "Champion."

 * 1) Union, Door County, Wisconsin: 49%
 * 2) Red River, Wisconsin (Kewaunee County): 47%
 * 3) Brussels, Wisconsin (Door County): 36.4% (composed of "Brussels community" and "Namur Community")
 * 4) Lincoln, Kewaunee County, Wisconsin: 35.4%
 * 5) Green Bay (town), Wisconsin: 31.8%

Religion
The National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help is in the town of Green Bay, in the unincorporated community of Champion.

Recreation
Bay Shore County Park is between Highway 57 and the shore of Green Bay. Different fossil animals and fossil burrows are preserved in the rocks above the boat ramp at the park, and the different layers of fossils have been diagramed in detail.

Notable people

 * Benjamin Fontaine, legislator

title: Green Bay (town), Wisconsin


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National Youth Rights Association

The National Youth Rights Association (NYRA) is a youth-led Civil and political rights organization promoting youth rights, with approximately 10,000 members. NYRA promotes the lessening or removing of various legal restrictions that are imposed on young people but not adults, for example, the drinking age, voting age, and the imposition of youth curfew laws.

Youth rights movement
The youth rights movement first utilized the Internet in 1991, with the creation of the Y-Rights listserv mailing list. Two members of that original Internet presence, Matthew Walcoff and Matt Herman, began a non-profit organization out of that mailing list known as ASFAR. Not too long after ASFAR was founded, a Rockville, Maryland high school student began a youth rights group called YouthSpeak. At the same time, the third youth from Canada, Joshua Gilbert, was starting a youth rights organization for his country, the Canadian Youth Rights Association (CYRA). Walcoff, Herman, Hein, and Gilbert all met through ASFAR, and decided to start a non-profit corporation to help unify the youth rights movement, which at that point consisted of almost a dozen different groups around North America and the world.

Forming NYRA
NYRA's Executive Director from 2000 to 2012 was Alex Koroknay-Palicz. As its key spokesman, he was featured on CNN, Fox News, PBS, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, The Christian Science Monitor, as well as many others, on youth rights issues such as the voting and drinking ages. In 2012, Koroknay-Palicz stepped down before reemerging in 2015.

2005 was a significant year for NYRA. In late March, Koroknay-Palicz and several NYRA members traveled to Vermont in support of a bill lowering the drinking age to 18. They visited numerous colleges and signed up over 2000 new supporters. They participated in a debate at the Vermont state house, and the event was significantly covered by the media. Meanwhile, in Washington state, a new chapter in Olympia, Washington, testified in support of a state constitutional amendment to lower the state's voting age to sixteen. From February to August 2006, President Adam King led a local campaign to add a nonvoting student adviser onto the Buncombe County (N.C.) Board of Education. His project had the support of the Asheville Citizen-Times and over 60 faculty members and administrators at his high school. However, in August, the Board of Education rejected his proposal citing that they already had sufficient student input. During his campaign, King made several appearances in the media.

By 2006, NYRA's main area of focus was expanding its local chapters. Chapters had increased fivefold between 2003 and 2006. In 2006, the Board of Directors formally established that chapters are separate legal entities. The chapter formation division saw a major restructure near the end of 2006. Previously, the division was divided into five regions with one person assigned to that region. However, the division's management decided to utilize a national pool of representatives working with all intents throughout the nation. In December 2006, NYRA received its first substantial grant from the Babson Foundation. And in January 2007, it began renting an office from Common Cause in downtown Washington, D.C.

In 2008, the organizations changed its slogan from "the last civil rights movement", in reference to the youth rights movement, to "live free, start young."

In 2009, NYRA began to take prominent legal action and assert itself as a force for youth and students in jurisprudence. The organization filed its first joint amicus curiae brief in Safford v. Redding, a student rights case brought before the United States Supreme Court, its President published an opinion opposing the Barr et al. v. Lafon case in the award-winning University of Pittsburgh School of Law journal "the Jurist", and a local chapter filed a lawsuit against the city of West Palm Beach, Florida, in an effort to repeal its curfew, a case which is still ongoing.

NYRA co-sponsored the First Annual National Youth Rights Day which occurred on April 14, 2010. Robert Epstein wrote The Young Person's Bill of Rights for this event.

Governance
NYRA is a 501(c)(3) organization registered as a nonprofit corporation in Maryland.

It is governed by Margin Zheng & Ashawn Dabney-Small President & Vice-President of NYRA.

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Wrightstown, Wisconsin

Wrightstown is a village in Brown and Outagamie counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 3,179 at the 2020 census. The village is surrounded mostly by the westernmost part of the Town of Wrightstown in Brown County. On February 28, 2002, the village annexed a portion of land within the adjacent Town of Kaukauna in Outagamie County.

Wrightstown is part of the Green Bay Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
The original establishment was called Bridgeport by its founder. Mr. Wright acquired much of the property in this settlement following his arrival in 1833. A post office called Wrightstown has been in operation since 1852. The village was named for Joel Wright, the owner of the original town site.

Geography
Wrightstown is located at 44.33333°N, -88.16667°W (44.326, -88.164).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 4.30 sqmi, of which, 4.09 sqmi of it is land and 0.21 sqmi is water.

The Fox River runs through the middle of the village.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,827 people, 1,027 households, and 776 families living in the village. The population density was 691.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,087 housing units at an average density of 265.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 94.8% White, 0.8% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 1.7% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.4% of the population.

There were 1,027 households, of which 43.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.4% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.4% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.17.

The median age in the village was 33 years. 31.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 32.5% were from 25 to 44; 21.9% were from 45 to 64; and 8.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.4% male and 48.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,934 people, 701 households, and 525 families living in the village. The population density was 782.3 people per square mile (302.3/km2). There were 729 housing units at an average density of 294.9 per square mile (114.0/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.10% White, 0.26% Black or African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.93% Asian, 0.57% from other races, and 0.78% from two or more races. 1.76% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 701 households, out of which 41.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.2% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.21.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 31.5% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 36.1% from 25 to 44, 17.7% from 45 to 64, and 7.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $52,885, and the median income for a family was $57,788. Males had a median income of $39,632 versus $26,705 for females. The per capita income for the village was $20,767. About 3.5% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.9% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.

Religion
St. John Lutheran Church, a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS), is one of the churches in Wrightstown. Built in 1911, it was designed by architect Wallace W. De Long. In 2022, the building was converted to Turner Street Music Hall and the church was relocated to a new building.

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Wrightstown (town), Wisconsin

Wrightstown is a town in Brown County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 2,221 at the 2010 census. The Village of Wrightstown is mostly surrounded by the town but is separate from it. The unincorporated community of Greenleaf is located in the town. The unincorporated community of Sniderville is also located partially with the town.

Geography
Wrightstown is located in southern Brown County and is bordered by Outagamie County to the west. The Fox River crosses the western and northern borders of the town, flowing towards Green Bay. The village of Wrightstown is located on the Fox River near the western border of the town.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 85.6 sqkm, of which 85.1 sqkm is land and 0.5 sqkm, or 0.62%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,013 people, 666 households, and 542 families residing in the town. The population density was 60.0 people per square mile (23.2/km2). There were 681 housing units at an average density of 20.3 per square mile (7.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.26% White, 0.10% Black or African American, 0.50% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.15% from other races, and 0.65% from two or more races. 0.79% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 666 households, out of which 43.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.6% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.5% were non-families. 13.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.00 and the average family size was 3.30.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 31.3% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 7.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $54,712, and the median income for a family was $60,179. Males had a median income of $40,256 versus $26,852 for females. The per capita income for the town was $23,256. About 1.9% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.3% of those under age 18 and 15.0% of those age 65 or over.

History
Wrightstown is one of the oldest communities in Wisconsin. The name "Wrightstown" was declared in 1854 in honor of its founder, Hoel S. Wright, who along with Carl G. Mueller, and Charles West Day are considered early pioneers of Brown County. Charles' parents, Otis and Elmira Day, immigrated from New York to Wisconsin in 1849. Their family traveled across the Great Lakes from Buffalo, New York, until they reached Wrightstown in 1850. Lucien Wright and his father Hoel sold Otis 80 acre of land to build a cabin of basswood boughs.

During the 1850s to 1860s, dense timber covered the land. This caused work for many, including the Day family. The family made 75 cents a load by making shingles by hand which were then hauled to De Pere by ox.

Charles West Day married Juliette Chase on July 3, 1860. They had seven children, but two died during infancy. Otis Day died on June 20, 1882. His wife died eight years later on May 7, 1890.

title: Wrightstown (town), Wisconsin


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Alma, Buffalo County, Wisconsin

Alma is a town in Buffalo County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 297 at the 2010 census. The city of Alma is located along the western town line. The unincorporated community of Tell is located in the town.

Geography
Alma is located west of the center of Buffalo County and is bordered to its west by the city of Alma, which lies along the Mississippi River. The Buffalo River flows across the town from the northern to the western border.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 111.0 sqkm, of which 109.7 sqkm is land and 1.3 sqkm, or 1.22%, is water. It is located near 44.38°N, -91.84°W

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 377 people, 133 households, and 109 families residing in the town. The population density was 8.8 people per square mile (3.4/km2). There were 157 housing units at an average density of 3.7 per square mile (1.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.67% White, 1.06% Black or African American and 0.27% Asian. 1.59% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 133 households, out of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.7% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.3% were non-families. 13.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $40,357, and the median income for a family was $44,792. Males had a median income of $33,333 versus $19,531 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,044. About 12.4% of families and 16.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.1% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Arthur A. Hitt, farmer, educator, and politician, was born in the town
 * Edmund Hitt, farmer and politician, was born in the town

title: Alma, Buffalo County, Wisconsin


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Alma, Wisconsin

Alma is a city in and the county seat of Buffalo County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 716 at the 2020 census.

History
Alma was named in commemoration of the Battle of Alma, in the Crimean War.

Geography
Alma is located on State Route 35, about 6 mi east of Wabasha, Minnesota.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.9 sqmi, of which, 5.31 sqmi are land and 2.59 sqmi are covered by water.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Alma has a hot-summer humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Alma was 101 F on June 11, 1956, while the coldest temperature recorded was -38 F on January 31, 1996.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, the population was 716. The population density was 134.8 PD/sqmi. There were 479 housing units at an average density of 90.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.7% White, 1.5% Native American, 0.6% Black or African American, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 0.1% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Ethnically, the population was 2.9% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 781 people, 386 households, and 202 families living in the city. The population density was 148.2 PD/sqmi. There were 488 housing units at an average density of 92.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.5% White, 0.1% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.1% Asian, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 386 households, of which 17.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.7% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.7% were non-families. 41.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.95 and the average family size was 2.62.

The median age in the city was 50.3 years. 15.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.3% were from 25 to 44; 30% were from 45 to 64; and 27.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.0% male and 49.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 942 people, 421 households, and 261 families living in the city. The population density was 160.8 people per square mile (62.1/km2). There were 495 housing units at an average density of 84.5 per square mile (32.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.03% White, 0.21% Black or African American, 0.85% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, and 1.49% from two or more races. 0.85% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 421 households, out of which 23.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.8% were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.74.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 19.7% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 24.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,250, and the median income for a family was $45,625. Males had a median income of $31,806 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,885. About 5.6% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 14.5% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

The Great Alma Fishing Float has been an attraction to tourists, and is particularly popular during the annual walleye run. It is located next to Lock & Dam Number 4 on the Mississippi River. Mississippi River Lock and Dam No. 4, is a major nesting ground for the bald eagles that can be observed with great frequency from Alma's riverbank. Also located in Alma is Castlerock Museum, a collection of arms and armor from the times of the Romans to the Middle Ages.

Power stations

 * Alma Generating Station
 * John P. Madgett Generating Station

Notable people

 * Carol Bartz, CEO of Yahoo!, former chairman of the board, president, and CEO of Autodesk, Inc.
 * John W. DeGroff, Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 24th district
 * Arnold Gesell, psychologist
 * Edmund Hitt, Wisconsin state legislator
 * Guy LeRoy Hunner, Physician, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland.
 * John Hunner, Wisconsin State Treasurer
 * Doug Kane, Illinois legislator
 * Robert Lees, Wisconsin state legislator
 * James Arthur Mathieu, Canadian lumber king
 * Conrad Moser, Jr., Wisconsin state legislator
 * Peter Polin, Wisconsin politician and businessman
 * Frank Schaettle, Wisconsin state legislator
 * John Tester, businessman and Wisconsin state legislator
 * Kathleen Vinehout, Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 31st district

title: Alma, Wisconsin


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Mondovi (town), Wisconsin

Mondovi is a town in Buffalo County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 469 at the 2010 census. The city of Mondovi is mostly surrounded by the town.

Geography
The town of Mondovi is located along the northern border of Buffalo County, with Pepin County to the north. The town surrounds the city of the Mondovi on the north, west, and south sides; the east boundary of the city extends into the town of Naples to the east.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Mondovi has a total area of 83.9 sqkm, of which 83.6 sqkm is land and 0.3 sqkm, or 0.36%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 449 people, 153 households, and 119 families residing in the town. The population density was 13.9 people per square mile (5.4/km2). There were 165 housing units at an average density of 5.1 per square mile (2.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 96.88% White, 0.89% Native American, 1.11% Asian, and 1.11% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 153 households, out of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.3% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.2% were non-families. 14.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.29.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 30.3% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 7.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $39,792, and the median income for a family was $43,250. Males had a median income of $28,438 versus $19,688 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,672. About 5.9% of families and 7.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.1% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

title: Mondovi (town), Wisconsin


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Mondovi, Wisconsin

Mondovi is a city  along the Buffalo River in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,777 at the 2010 census. The city is mostly surrounded by the Town of Mondovi, with a small portion surrounded by the Town of Naples.

History
A post office called Mondovi has been in operation since 1854. Mondovi was laid out in 1855. The city was named in commemoration of the Battle of Mondovì.

Geography
Mondovi is located at 44.56861°N, -91.66944°W (44.568865, -91.669634).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.91 sqmi, of which, 3.82 sqmi is land and 0.09 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,777 people, 1,194 households, and 722 families living in the city. The population density was 727.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,303 housing units at an average density of 341.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.7% White, 0.6% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 1,194 households, of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.6% were married couples living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.5% were non-families. 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the city was 39.9 years. 24.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.5% were from 25 to 44; 23.8% were from 45 to 64; and 20% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.3% male and 53.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,634 people, 1,122 households, and 657 families living in the city. The population density was 695.2 people per square mile (268.3/km2). There were 1,232 housing units at an average density of 325.2 per square mile (125.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.71% White, 0.19% Black or African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.27% Asian, and 0.53% from two or more races. 0.46% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,122 households, out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.4% were non-families. 36.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 23.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,000, and the median income for a family was $40,954. Males had a median income of $30,947 versus $21,434 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,023. About 8.8% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.4% of those under age 18 and 10.3% of those age 65 or over.

Elected City Officials

 * Mayor, Brady L. Weiss
 * City Council Members (7)
 * Ginny Gunderson - At Large
 * Angie Risen - Ward 1
 * Gary Stanton - Ward 1
 * Duey Bauer - Ward 2
 * David Schultz - Ward 2
 * Nathan Nelson- Ward 3
 * Greg Bauer - Ward 3

Appointed City Officials

 * City Administrator/Clerk Garrett Martin
 * Police Chief David Shapiro
 * Fire Chief Steve Anderson
 * Director of Public Works Corey Dregney
 * Street Superintendent James J. Rud
 * Treasurer Dawn Moy
 * Utility Clerk/Administrative Receptionist Jackie Dregney
 * Administrative Assistant Sharon Nault

Police Department
The Mondovi Police Department is a full time department offering 24/7 police service to the City of Mondovi. The department consists of four full-time sworn officers, and four part-time sworn officers. The Mondovi Police Department has an officer dedicated as a working K9 handler. The officer works with K9 Buck, a pure bred German Shepherd, who is certified in narcotics detection and tracking. The department also owns an All Terrain Vehicle, which it uses to patrol the city parks and the Buffalo River State Trail, which enters the city from the east.

Fire department
The Mondovi Fire Department consists of 30 volunteers.

Public works
The Public Works Department consists of 6 full-time employees.

Emergency medical service
The Mondovi Ambulance Service is a private service that operates in the City of Mondovi and surrounding areas. The staff consists of a number of volunteers. Mondovi EMS has two fully equipped ambulances.

City Council meetings

 * City Council meetings held the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month January through October.
 * Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday only in November and December.
 * All regularly scheduled City Council meetings begin at 5:30 p.m.
 * Meeting notices and agendas are posted at Mondovi City Hall, Mondovi Post Office, Mondovi Police Department, Mondovi Public Library, Mondovi Herald-News Offices and are published in the Mondovi Herald-News weekly publication the Thursday before the meeting when possible.
 * Any updates to posted agendas can be made until 1:00 p.m. the day before the meeting.
 * The Finance Committee meets on the Monday before the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m.

School District of Mondovi
The School District of Mondovi includes three schools. The Elementary School includes children in pre-school through Grade 5, the Middle School encompasses students in Grades 6 to 8, and the High School includes students in Grades 9-12. During the 2013-2014 school year, total enrollment was 966. The student-to-teacher ratio in pre-kindergarten through Grade 3 is no more than 18:1; the ratio in all other grades is less than 25:1. There are 78 certified staff, 3 administrators, and 46 full- or part-time support staff members.

District facilities include a complex in the city of Mondovi and another building, Anthony School, located about eight miles north of Mondovi on Highway 37. Students in Five-Year-Old Kindergarten through Grade 12 attend the city school; students participating in the Early Childhood program or the Four-Year-Old Kindergarten program attend Anthony School. The city complex includes an outdoor swimming pool, a distance learning center, a fine arts performance area, weight room, three indoor athletic areas, and an outdoor physical education area which includes newly-renovated tennis courts and running track, a football field, baseball and softball fields, and additional practice fields.

Buffalo River State Trail
The Buffalo River State Trail passes through Mondovi offering a safe and scenic place for snowmobiling, horseback riding, ATV riding, hiking and biking. The 36.4 mile multi-use trail runs from Mondovi to Fairchild, Wisconsin and passes farms, woods, hills, marshland and the Buffalo River. Several other multi-purpose recreational trails are located near Mondovi including the Red Cedar State Trail, Chippewa River State Trail and Great River State Trail

Joseph Peterson Arboretum
Joseph Peterson Arboretum is a 10-acre natural area. Nearby public park area includes two volleyball courts, playground equipment and a picnic shelter.

Other Facilities:
 * Community Center
 * 4 baseball/softball fields
 * Tennis courts nearby (at the school)
 * Public outdoor swimming pool (at the school)

Mirror Lake Park
Mirror Lake Park has a scenic view of Mondovi's Mirror Lake, playground equipment, picnic areas, and shelters. A public boat landing is located at the park and an accessible fishing pier accommodates anglers and sightseers of all abilities.

Sharps Point Park
Sharps Point Park is the site of the Mondovi Veteran's Memorial and is located along the banks of Mirror Lake.

Tourist Park
Six campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The campsites offer electrical hook-ups, water, and a sanitary dump that is available at the City's wastewater treatment plant on weekdays from 8am-3pm. Two shelters can be reserved for special events, one of which is a historic log cabin. Tourist Park also has a museum on site that is open to the public.

Notable people

 * Grover L. Broadfoot, chief justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court and mayor of Mondovi
 * Menzus R. Bump, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Chauncey H. Cooke (1846–1919), American soldier in the U.S. Civil War
 * Dorothy Geeben, Florida politician
 * Diane Hendricks, American businesswoman
 * Robert I. Johnson, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Tim Krumrie, former Cincinnati Bengals noseguard, attended high school in Mondovi.
 * Ole H. Olson, Governor of North Dakota
 * Jacki Rickert, activist
 * Frank Schaettle, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Lester Schnare, U.S. diplomat
 * Dutee A. Whelan, Wisconsin State Representative

 * Treig Pronschinske, Mayor and Wisconsin State Representative

title: Mondovi, Wisconsin


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Nelson, Wisconsin

Nelson is a village in Buffalo County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 374 at the 2010 census. The village is surrounded by the Town of Nelson.

Nelson is located at the junction of the Mississippi River and Chippewa River valleys. The river bottoms surrounding the confluence are home to a large amount of wildlife. A causeway and bridge across the Mississippi River link Nelson with the city of Wabasha, Minnesota at the junction of Wisconsin Highway 25 and Wisconsin Highway 35. Southbound Highway 25 becomes Minnesota Highway 60 upon crossing the Mississippi River to Wabasha.

Nelson lies on Wisconsin Highway 35, the "Great River Road," a popular tourist route that runs along the east bank of the Mississippi River. The village's primary destination for tourists is the 100-year-old Nelson Cheese Factory.

Geography
Nelson is located at 44.42278°N, -92.00556°W (44.422799, -92.005812).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.44 sqmi, of which, 1.33 sqmi of it is land and 0.11 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 374 people, 172 households, and 101 families residing in the village. The population density was 281.2 PD/sqmi. There were 204 housing units at an average density of 153.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.7% White and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 172 households, of which 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.3% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.3% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.77.

The median age in the village was 44.4 years. 19.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.2% were from 25 to 44; 28.1% were from 45 to 64; and 21.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 54.5% male and 45.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 395 people, 181 households, and 97 families residing in the village. The population density was 270.0 people per square mile (104.5/km2). There were 201 housing units at an average density of 137.4 per square mile (53.2/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 99.24% White, 0.25% Native American and 0.51% Asian. 0.25% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 181 households, out of which 26.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.3% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.9% were non-families. 38.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 23.8% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $30,833, and the median income for a family was $37,917. Males had a median income of $31,375 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,958. About 6.1% of families and 11.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.7% of those under age 18 and 15.4% of those age 65 or over.

title: Nelson, Wisconsin


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Nelson (town), Wisconsin

Nelson is a town in Buffalo County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 571 at the 2010 census. The village of Nelson is located within the town. The unincorporated community of Misha Mokwa and railroad junction Trevino are located in the town. The unincorporated community of Urne is located partially in the town.

Geography
Nelson is located in western Buffalo County, along the Mississippi and Chippewa rivers. The Mississippi forms the southwest border of the town, with Wabasha County, Minnesota, on the opposite shore. The Chippewa, a tributary of the Mississippi, forms the western border of the town, with Pepin County, Wisconsin, to the west.

The town of Nelson surrounds the village of Nelson, a separate municipality slightly southwest of the geographic center of the town. The city of Alma, Wisconsin, is along the town's southern border. The Wabasha–Nelson Bridge carries Wisconsin Highway 25 across the Mississippi River from Nelson village to the city of Wabasha, Minnesota.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Nelson has a total area of 201.2 sqkm, of which 176.1 sqkm is land and 25.1 sqkm, or 12.48%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 586 people, 221 households, and 167 families residing in the town. The population density was 8.3 people per square mile (3.2/km2). There were 265 housing units at an average density of 3.8 per square mile (1.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.29% White, 0.17% Black or African American, 1.19% Asian, and 0.34% from two or more races. 1.71% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 221 households, out of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.3% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.0% were non-families. 19.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.5% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 29.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $44,063, and the median income for a family was $49,000. Males had a median income of $27,750 versus $22,917 for females. The per capita income for the town was $23,633. About 4.0% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.0% of those under age 18 and 19.8% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * James L. Hallock, farmer and politician, lived in the town

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Grantsburg (town), Wisconsin

Grantsburg is a town in Burnett County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 1,136 at the 2010 census. The village of Grantsburg is located within the town. The unincorporated communities of Branstad and Lind are located in the town.

Geography
Grantsburg is located in southwestern Burnett County, with the St. Croix River forming the western border of the town, county, and state of Wisconsin. Pine County, Minnesota, is across the river. The village of Grantsburg is a separate municipality that is surrounded by the town of Grantsburg and is located east of the geographic center of the town.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 94.3 sqkm, of which 92.2 sqkm is land and 2.1 sqkm, or 2.20%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 967 people, 370 households, and 274 families residing in the town. The population density was 27.1 people per square mile (10.5/km2). There were 445 housing units at an average density of 12.5 per square mile (4.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.93% White, 0.10% Black or African American, 0.72% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.21% Pacific Islander, 0.10% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. 0.93% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 370 households, out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.2% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.7% were non-families. 19.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $43,264, and the median income for a family was $46,806. Males had a median income of $34,313 versus $20,139 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,000. About 3.4% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.4% of those under age 18 and 13.2% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Anne Carlsen (1915–2002), educator and disability rights advocate
 * Gus Johnson, comedian

title: Grantsburg (town), Wisconsin


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Grantsburg, Wisconsin

Grantsburg is a village in Burnett County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,341 at the 2010 census. The village is located within the Town of Grantsburg. It was established by Canute Anderson.

Geography
Grantsburg is located at 45.78028°N, -92.68444°W (45.780541, -92.684718).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 3.00 sqmi, of which 2.98 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

Grantsburg is situated along the Wood River, which is dammed on the western edge of town to form the small body of water named Memory Lake. A playground and campsite have been built here. The Wood River continues west and south to the St. Croix River.

The terrain is generally flat, and the land around Grantsburg is heavily wooded, though there is substantial farm acreage, especially to the east and south. To the north and west, the land is sandy and of marginal agricultural use.

Grantsburg is near Crex Meadows Wildlife Area, the largest wildlife area in Wisconsin. The village has been a Wisconsin Bird City since 2011.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,341 people, 567 households, and 345 families living in the village. The population density was 450.0 PD/sqmi. There were 636 housing units at an average density of 213.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 94.6% (1,268) White, 1.0% (13) African American, 1.3% (17) Native American, 0.5% (7) Asian, 0.1% (1) Pacific Islander, 0.4% (5) from other races, and 2.1% (28) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population, or 14 people.

There were 567 households, of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.7% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.2% were non-families. 35.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.92.

The median age in the village was 43.1 years. 23.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.5% were from 25 to 44; 24.7% were from 45 to 64; and 23% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 44.7% male and 55.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,369 people, 565 households, and 332 families living in the village. The population density was 459.8 people per square mile (177.4/km2). There were 590 housing units at an average density of 198.1 per square mile (76.4/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 96.06% White, 0.37% Black or African American, 1.83% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.80% from other races, and 0.73% from two or more races. 1.17% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 565 households, out of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.7% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.2% were non-families. 34.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 21.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $34,423, and the median income for a family was $40,333. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,875. About 7.6% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.9% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation
Grantsburg Municipal Airport (KGTG) serves the village and surrounding communities.

Grantsburg is along Wisconsin Highway 70, and also Wisconsin Highways 48 / 87 (co-signed).

Culture
Grantsburg held an early snowmobile skipping event in 1977, also known as snowmobile watercross, and continues to host an annual International Watercross Association (IWA) Championship in July.

Notable people

 * Anne Carlsen (1915–2002) educator, disability rights advocate, international speaker
 * Gus Johnson (1995–) comedian, filmmaker and YouTuber.
 * Leo Chenal (2000-) Linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs

In popular culture
Grantsburg was the setting (though not filming location) for the season nine episode of Supernatural, "Sharp Teeth".

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Siren (town), Wisconsin

Siren is a town in Burnett County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 936 at the 2010 census. The village of Siren is located within the town.

Geography
The Town of Siren is located in southern Burnett County, with Polk County along its southern border. The village of Siren, a municipality fully surrounded by the Town of Siren, is located west of the geographic center of the town.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 92.8 sqkm, of which 81.3 sqkm is land and 11.5 sqkm, or 12.40%, is water. There are 15 named lakes wholly or partially in the town, of which Clam Lake along the Clam River is the largest.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 873 people, 378 households, and 266 families residing in the town. The population density was 27.8 people per square mile (10.7/km2). There were 717 housing units at an average density of 22.8 per square mile (8.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.14% White, 0.11% Black or African American, 1.60% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 0.11% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. 0.92% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 378 households, out of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.4% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.4% were non-families. 23.0% of all households comprised individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.68.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 21.9% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 29.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $36,397, and the median income for a family was $40,781. Males had a median income of $31,726 versus $20,179 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,434. About 2.4% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.8% of those under age 18 and 3.2% of those age 65 or over.

title: Siren (town), Wisconsin


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Siren, Wisconsin

Siren is a village in, and the county seat of, Burnett County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 806 at the 2010 census. The village is surrounded by the Town of Siren.

History
The Ojibwe and the French fur traders were the principal inhabitants of the region in the early 1800s.

Swedish immigrants began settling in the area around what is now Siren in the 1880s. Many of them were members of the Evangelical Covenant Church. The first post office was built in 1895 about a mile west of its present location. The first postmaster was Charles F. Segerstrom, who had the post office in his home. His home was surrounded by lilacs, which are quite abundant in the area. Segerstrom applied with the postal department for a name for the place, choosing "Syren", Swedish for "lilac." Presumably the postal department thought this was a misspelling, for on the granted application they put down the spelling as "Siren." In 1912, the town center was moved nearer to the Soo Line Railroad tracks, which had been extended north through the area to Superior, Wisconsin and Duluth, Minnesota. The tracks were later removed but the trail was left behind for recreational purposes. It is now known as the Gandy Dancer State Trail and is a popular route for hikers, bicyclists, and snowmobilers.

On June 18, 2001, an F3 tornado passed through Siren, inflicting severe damage. Three people died; 175 buildings were destroyed and many more damaged. Since then much of the town has been rebuilt with its architecture reflecting Siren's history.

Geography
Siren is located at 45.78361°N, -92.38°W (45.783633, -92.380161).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has an area of 1.28 sqmi, of which 1.24 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi is water.

Siren is surrounded by several lakes including Big Doctor Lake, Clam Lake, Crooked Lake, Fish Lake, and Long Lake.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, Siren had a population of 806 people. The population density was 631.2 people per square mile (243.7/km2). The racial makeup of Siren was 725 (90.0%) white, 2 (0.2%) African-American, 33 (4.1%) American Indian or Alaska native, 3 (0.4%) Asian, 0 (0.0%) native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and 4 (0.5%) from another race; 39 (4.8%) of the residents were from two or more races. 19 people (2.4%) were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

The population was distributed by age with 57 residents (7.1%) under the age of 5, 42 (5.2%) aged 5 to 9, 55 (6.8%) aged 10 to 14, 48 (6.0%) aged 15 to 19, 28 (3.5%) aged 20 to 24, 47 (5.8%) aged 25 to 29, 42 (5.2%) aged 30 to 34, 49 (6.1%) aged 35 to 39, 53 (6.6%) aged 40 to 44, 54 (6.7%) aged 45 to 49, 53 (6.6%) aged 50 to 54, 52 (6.5%) aged 55 to 59, 41 (5.1%) aged 60 to 64, 51 (6.3%) aged 65 to 69, 35 (4.3%) aged 70 to 74, 38 (4.7%) aged 75 to 79, 32 (4.0%) aged 80 to 84, and 29 (3.6%) aged 85 and over.

Siren had 376 households, of which 212 (56.4%) were families, 96 (25.5%) had children under 18 years of age, 141 (37.5%) were opposite-sex couples, 48 (12.8%) were families with a female householder and no husband, and 23 (6.1%) were families with a male householder and no wife. 164 households (43.6%) were not families, with 148 (20.0%) consisting of a single householder and 73 (19.4%) consisting of a single householder 65 years or older. The average household size was 2.12 people, and the average family size was 2.76 people. 798 people lived in households, 0 were institutionalized, and 8 lived in noninstitutional group quarters.

Siren had 490 housing units, of which 376 were occupied; there were 383.7 housing units per square mile of land (148.1/km2). 223 (59.3%) housing units were owner-occupied, while 153 (40.7%) were occupied by renters. 511 people lived in owner-occupied housing units, while 287 lived in renter-occupied housing units. The homeowner vacancy rate was 4.7%, and the rental vacancy rate was 10.9%.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 988 people, 413 households, and 230 families residing in the village. The population density was 895.1 people per square mile (346.8/km2). There were 499 housing units at an average density of 452.1 per square mile (175.1/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 95.85% White, 0.10% Black or African American, 2.02% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 0.10% from other races, and 1.52% from two or more races. 0.10% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 413 households, out of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.7% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.3% were non-families. 39.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 22.2% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 26.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $24,342, and the median income for a family was $31,797. Males had a median income of $27,250 versus $21,635 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,792. About 12.0% of families and 18.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.6% of those under age 18 and 18.9% of those age 65 or over.

Government
Siren is the county seat of Burnett County. It is governed by a village board, consisting of a president and 6 trustees.

Major highways

 * [[Image:WIS 35.svg|20px]] Wisconsin Highway 35 – 2nd Avenue within Siren
 * [[Image:WIS 70.svg|20px]] Wisconsin Highway 70
 * WIS_County_B.svg Burnett County Road B

Airport

 * Burnett County Airport (KRZN) serves the village and surrounding communities.

Notable people

 * Molly Engstrom, USA hockey player in 2006 and 2010 Olympics

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Brillion (town), Wisconsin

Brillion is a town in Calumet County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 1,486 at the 2010 census.

Geography
The Town of Brillion is located in the northeast corner of Calumet County and is bordered by Brown County to the north and Manitowoc County to the east. The city of Brillion, a separate municipality, is in the southeast part of the town, while the unincorporated Forest Junction is in the northwest.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 86.0 sqkm, of which 85.6 sqkm is land and 0.3 sqkm, or 0.40%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,438 people, 501 households, and 383 families residing in the town. The population density was 43.2 people per square mile (16.7/km2). There were 521 housing units at an average density of 15.7 per square mile (6.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.98% White, 0.42% Black or African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.28% from other races, and 0.76% from two or more races. 0.70% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 501 households, out of which 40.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.1% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.4% were non-families. 18.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.32.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.6% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $52,500, and the median income for a family was $58,403. Males had a median income of $38,636 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,927. About 1.8% of families and 2.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.8% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

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Brillion, Wisconsin

Brillion is a city in Calumet County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 3,538 as of 2024. The city is located within the Town of Brillion, though it is politically independent.

History
Brillion is named after the town of Brilon, in Germany.

Geography
Brillion is located at 44.175°N, -88.06583°W (44.175114, −88.0661).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.16 sqmi, of which, 3.1 sqmi is land and 0.06 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,148 people, 1,298 households, and 851 families living in the city. The population density was 1153.1 PD/sqmi. There were 1,349 housing units at an average density of 494.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.1% White, 0.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.9% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.8% of the population.

There were 1,298 households, of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.4% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.01.

The median age in the city was 37.8 years. 25.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.1% were from 25 to 44; 24.1% were from 45 to 64; and 16.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,937 people, 1,155 households, and 818 families living in the city. The population density was 1,128.8 people per square mile (436.1/km2). There were 1,230 housing units at an average density of 472.7 per square mile (182.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.64% White, 0.72% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.17% from other races, and 0.31% from two or more races. 0.51% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,155 households, out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.6% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.1% were non-families. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $46,633, and the median income for a family was $52,989. Males had a median income of $37,106 versus $24,318 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,754. About 1.6% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.8% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Brillion High School is the area's high school.

Trinity Lutheran School is a Christian Pre-K–8 school of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod in Brillion.

Notable people

 * Charles A. Barnard, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Charles R. Barnard, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Jill Lajdziak, general manager of General Motors Saturn division
 * Isaac N. McComb, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Gerald L. Miller, U.S. Marine Corps general
 * Victor A. Tiedjens, scientist

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Chilton (town), Wisconsin

Chilton is a town in Calumet County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 1,143 at the 2010 census. The City of Chilton is located partially within the town. The unincorporated community of Brant is located in the town.

Geography
The Town of Chilton is located in central Calumet County. The city of Chilton is in the southeastern part of the town. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 84.4 sqkm, of which 84.0 sqkm is land and 0.4 sqkm, or 0.45%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,130 people, 366 households, and 311 families residing in the town. The population density was 34.8 people per square mile (13.4/km2). There were 371 housing units at an average density of 11.4 per square mile (4.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.41% White, 0.09% Black or African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.35% from other races, and 0.97% from two or more races. 0.62% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 366 households, out of which 46.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.0% were married couples living together, 4.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.0% were non-families. 12.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.09 and the average family size was 3.37.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 32.2% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $53,603, and the median income for a family was $56,413. Males had a median income of $34,688 versus $24,583 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,561. About 2.2% of families and 2.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.5% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Jeremiah Wallace Baldock, Wisconsin State Representative and farmer, lived in the town, in the community of Brant
 * John Short, Wisconsin State Representative and farmer, was born in the town; Short served as chairman of the Chilton Town Board

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Chilton, Wisconsin

Chilton is a city in and county seat of Calumet County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 3,720 as of 2024. The city is partially within the Town of Chilton.

History
The first residents of Chilton were African-American former slave Moses Stanton and his Native-American wife, Catherine, who arrived in January 1845. The city formed around his saw mill and a grist mill a few years later.

The village was originally called Stantonville. John Marygold bought the place in 1852 and called it "Chilington," referring to Chillington Hall in England. He sent a verbal message to have the name change recorded in Stockbridge, then the county seat. Because the middle ing in the name was accidentally omitted, the municipality was recorded as Chilton. An alternative explanation for the name is that it was a reference to a village called Chilton near Oxford, England.

The county seat was changed to Chilton in December 1853 and the county's first courthouse was built. Most Chilton residents in the 19th century had German heritage.

Gravesville
Chilton annexed the unincorporated community of Gravesville in the late twentieth century. Gravesville was founded 1849 by Leroy Graves and the community was named after him. By 1881, it was one of the largest communities in the county behind Chilton and Stockbridge. Gravesville had over 400 residents and it unsuccessfully vied for becoming the county seat. Graves built a sawmill in 1849 which remained in the community until he moved it to Fond du Lac in 1886. At its peak, the community had several general stores, a furniture factory, and a saw/planing mill. It also had a post office (as of 1876).

Geography
Chilton is located at 44.03056°N, -88.15861°W (44.030745, -88.158704), along the South Branch of the Manitowoc River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 4.01 sqmi, of which, 3.97 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi is water.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 4,080 people.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,933 people, 1,687 households, and 1,027 families residing in the city. The population density was 990.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,808 housing units at an average density of 455.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.8% White, 0.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 2.0% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.3% of the population.

There were 1,687 households, out of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.1% were non-families. 34.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.93.

The median age in the city was 40 years. 24% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.3% were from 25 to 44; 25.9% were from 45 to 64; and 17.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,708 people, 1,512 households, and 952 families residing in the city. The population density was 952.4 /sqmi. There were 1,606 housing units at an average density of 412.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.49% White, 0.38% Black or African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.19% from other races, and 0.38% from two or more races. 0.86% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,512 households, out of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.0% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the city the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 98.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,401, and the median income for a family was $51,581. Males had a median income of $35,163 versus $22,672 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,778. About 4.9% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.1% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over.

Highway
Primary routes to the city are Wisconsin Highway 57/Wisconsin Highway 32 to the north and southeast, and U.S. Route 151 to the east and west. Secondary routes are County Highway G to the south, County Highway F to the northwest, and County Highway Y to the northeast.

Water
The south branch of the Manitowoc River snakes through Chilton. Some of the river is navigable, but it is unused except for recreational canoeing. A widening of the river called Lake Chilton has been used for ice skating in winter.

Education
Chilton's public schools are administered by the Chilton Public Schools. The district has one high school, Chilton High School, one elementary school, Chilton Elementary School, and one middle school, Chilton Middle School.

Chilton Area Catholic School is a private Roman Catholic grade school in the city.

Healthcare
Ascension Calumet Hospital is a 25 bed critical access hospital. There are 5.3 primary care physicians per 100,000 population in Chilton compared to the statewide average of 75.6. Chilton is in a primary care Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) qualifying the area as a medical desert. By 2035, Chilton is expected to have a 79.2% deficit in physicians, the third largest predicted deficit in Wisconsin. There are no behavior health physicians in Chilton.

Notable people

 * George Baldwin, Mayor of Chilton, politician, businessman
 * Thomas P.M. Barnett, military geostrategist
 * Winifred Bonfils, early 20th Century journalist
 * Dave Casper, an NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame player; graduated from Chilton High School in 1970
 * Gerald Francis Clifford, a Green Bay Packers executive, Democratic politician and lawyer
 * Lewis H. Cook, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Jerome F. Fox, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Harrison Carroll Hobart, Union Army general, Hobart Park named after him
 * Frank L. Kersten, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Julius Kiesner, Socialist State Representative
 * Francis Peter Leipzig, Roman Catholic bishop
 * Nicholas J. Lesselyoung, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Thomas Lynch, U.S. Representative
 * John McMullen, Wisconsin State Senator
 * Robert W. Monk, Wisconsin State Senator, physician, and Mayor of Chilton
 * Carl J. Peik, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Henry Rollman, Wisconsin State Senator
 * Reinhard Schlichting, Wisconsin State Senator
 * Benjamin Sweet, Wisconsin State Senator and Union Army general
 * Herman C. Wipperman, Wisconsin State Senator

Notable businesses

 * Kaytee, a bird seed producer is headquartered in Chilton.
 * Gravity Park USA, a motocross track, is near Chilton.

Radio stations

 * WKZY, 92.9 FM - Top 40/CHR; is licensed to Chilton
 * WMBE (now WZBU), 1530 AM - currently silent; formerly had studios in Chilton as a polka station.

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New Holstein (town), Wisconsin

New Holstein is a town in Calumet County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 1,508 at the 2010 census. The City of New Holstein is located in the town, but the two are politically independent. The unincorporated communities of Meggers and St. Anna are located partially in the town.

History
The town was officially formed on March 2, 1849, under Chapter 59 of the Wisconsin statutes. A meeting was held on June 25, 1849, at Claus Oesau's house, where the first town council was elected, with chairman Charles Gruening, town supervisors Henry Volquarts and Claus Oesau, town clerk E. Veers, town assessor Wm. B. Griem, and town fenceviewers Claus Tams, Hy. Pieper, Ch. Bock, and T. Trembur.

Geography
The Town of New Holstein occupies the southeast corner of Calumet County. It is bordered by Manitowoc County to the east, Sheboygan County to the south, and partially by Fond du Lac County to the west. The city of New Holstein is located in the center of the town, and the city of Kiel abuts part of the town's eastern border. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 82.2 sqkm, of which 81.8 sqkm is land and 0.4 sqkm, or 0.44%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,457 people, 539 households, and 438 families residing in the town. The population density was 45.6 people per square mile (17.6/km2). There were 558 housing units at an average density of 17.5 per square mile (6.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.25% White, 0.07% Black or African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.07% from other races, and 0.21% from two or more races. 0.41% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 539 households, out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.7% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.6% were non-families. 15.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.1% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $58,050, and the median income for a family was $61,250. Males had a median income of $37,689 versus $25,938 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,371. About 4.3% of families and 6.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.2% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.

title: New Holstein (town), Wisconsin


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New Holstein, Wisconsin

New Holstein is a city in Calumet County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 2,891 as of 2024. The city is located within the Town of New Holstein.

History
New Holstein is named after the German duchy of Holstein from which many early settlers emigrated. In 1848, 70 people from Hamburg, Germany emigrated to the New Holstein area, forming the basis of what would become the present city. Many settlers were intellectuals who feared an impending war as a result of competing claims to the territory. Settlers originally named the community Altona after Altona, Hamburg, Germany. As the amount of mail received in Altona increased, the United States Post Office wanted Altona to be renamed because the community's name was too close to Altoona in western Wisconsin.

In the early years, settlers traveled for supplies to Calumetville, Wisconsin, a larger neighboring community. Wild game, such as passenger pigeons, was available for food.

The first settlers in the city were Charles Greening and two of his companions. Dr. Charles Bock arrived shortly afterwards. The first postmaster was Monsignor Puchner, a Roman Catholic priest. In 1849 the town was organized, with the first chairman being Greening, who was named county judge in 1855. Settlers continued arriving from Germany throughout the mid-nineteenth century. A drama troupe was organized in 1851.

Railroad service was planned at meetings in 1871. A depot was built and the railroad arrived in 1872. The railroad named the station "New Holstein" after the town. Mail then came to the community on trains instead of via the Pony Express. The first post office was built shortly after rail service started.

By 1881, the community comprised about 400 residents, all of whom were either Germans or of German descent. The village covered over one square mile. That year it had two public halls, three hotels, a fire insurance company, and a cemetery. New Holstein's principal business was a flour mill. Near the railroad depot was a grain elevator owned by Herman Timm.

In 1900 the census reported a population of 569. New Holstein was incorporated as a village the following year. The first lights were installed in the city in 1912.

New Holstein became a city in April 1926. The first city council was: Mayor Edward Funke, City Clerk Harvey C. Hansen, City Council President Peter Hass, Aldermen Gilbert Hipke, Robert Schilling, Louie Schaar, Edgar Lange, W. W. Lauson, Henry Schmitt, and Harry C. Hass, Superintendent of Water Works Henry Aggen, Fire Chief Walter Mathes, Assessor Arthur Roehl, and City Attorney George M. Goggins.

The current mayor is Richard Snelson. The current chief of police is Eric Fisher. The current fire chief is Denis Mayer.

Geography
New Holstein is located at 43.94806°N, -88.09083°W (43.948185, -88.090931).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.50 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,236 people, 1,394 households, and 887 families residing in the city. The population density was 1294.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,520 housing units at an average density of 608.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.4% White, 0.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 1.5% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 3.2% of the population.

There were 1,394 households, of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.4% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.82.

The median age in the city was 44.7 years. 20.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.7% were from 25 to 44; 27.3% were from 45 to 64; and 22.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,301 people, 1,329 households, and 886 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,415.9 people per square mile (547.0/km2). There were 1,394 housing units at an average density of 597.9 per square mile (231.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.49% White, 0.03% Black or African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.09% from other races, and 0.91% from two or more races. 0.58% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,329 households, out of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.7% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 20.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $43,180, and the median income for a family was $48,173. Males had a median income of $35,932 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,911. About 1.2% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation
New Holstein Municipal Airport (8D1) serves the city and surrounding communities.

Education
The city is served by the School District of New Holstein, which includes New Holstein High School, New Holstein Middle School and New Holstein Elementary School.

Notable people

 * W. W. Albers, Wisconsin State Senator
 * Ken Criter, former National Football League player for the Denver Broncos
 * Dan Feyen, Wisconsin State Senator
 * Richard J. Greuel, Alaska territorial and state legislator
 * Otto Hackbarth, professional golfer
 * Hildegarde, cabaret singer
 * George H. Hipke, Wisconsin State Senator
 * Gilbert Hipke, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Alfred A. Laun Jr., Wisconsin State Senator
 * Otto Luehrs, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Adolph Moeller, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Gustave Moeller, painter
 * Edward Schildhauer, chief engineer on the Panama Canal project
 * Bob Schmitz, former National Football League player. Schmitz played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Minnesota Vikings
 * Harry Steenbock, biologist
 * Wilfrid J. Turba, Wisconsin State Representative

Landmarks

 * Herman C. Timm House

title: New Holstein, Wisconsin