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Arcadia (town), Wisconsin

Arcadia is a town in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,737 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated communities of Dewey Corners, North Creek, and Tamarack are located in the town. The ghost towns of Cortland and Williamsburg were also located in the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 119.0 square miles (308.3 km2), of which, 118.8 square miles (307.8 km2) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.5 km2) of it (0.17%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,555 people, 569 households, and 433 families residing in the town. The population density was 13.1 people per square mile (5.1/km2). There were 610 housing units at an average density of 5.1 per square mile (2.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.65% White, 0.19% Asian, 0.51% from other races, and 0.64% from two or more races. 1.29% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 569 households, out of which 39.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.9% were non-families. 19.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $45,588, and the median income for a family was $50,511. Males had a median income of $30,208 versus $22,614 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,421. About 6.4% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.2% of those under age 18 and 13.9% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * John C. Gaveney, Wisconsin State Senator and jurist, was born in the town
 * Anne Pellowski, the writer, educator and Kashubian-American activist, was born and raised on a farm in the Town of Arcadia

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Ettrick (village), Wisconsin

Ettrick is a village in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 525 at the 2020 census. The village is surrounded by the Town of Ettrick.

History
The post office was originally named Armagh when it was established in July 1860. However, the first postmaster, John Cance, renamed it a few months later to Ettrick for Ettrick Forest, which is a hunting preserve in Scotland.

Geography
Ettrick is located at 44.16944°N, -91.26889°W (44.169531, -91.269032).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.70 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 524 people, 231 households, and 145 families living in the village. The population density was 748.6 PD/sqmi. There were 256 housing units at an average density of 365.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.1% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.8% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 231 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.2% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the village was 40.8 years. 24% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.7% were from 25 to 44; 27.6% were from 45 to 64; and 16.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 521 people, 241 households, and 129 families living in the village. The population density was 798.0 people per square mile (309.5/km2). There were 254 housing units at an average density of 389.0 per square mile (150.9/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.66% White, 0.19% Black or African American, 0.19% Asian, and 0.96% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 241 households, out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.2% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.1% were non-families. 39.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 22.5% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 21.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $34,250, and the median income for a family was $45,987. Males had a median income of $29,479 versus $19,375 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,392. About 1.4% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty threshold, including 5.2% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Keith C. Hardie, member of Wisconsin State Assembly

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title: Ettrick (village), Wisconsin


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Ettrick (town), Wisconsin

Ettrick is a town in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. The population was 1,284 at the time of the 2000 census. The town surrounds the village of Ettrick. The unincorporated communities of Beaches Corners, Chapultepee, Hegg, Iduna, and Upper French Creek are also located in the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 77.1 square miles (199.6 km2), all of it land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,284 people, 488 households, and 375 families residing in the town. The population density was 16.7 people per square mile (6.4/km2). There were 526 housing units at an average density of 6.8 per square mile (2.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.45% White, 0.08% Black or African American, 0.08% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.23% from other races, and 0.08% from two or more races. 0.62% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 488 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.2% were married couples living together, 3.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.0% were non-families. 16.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the town, the population was 24.7% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 31.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $41,625, and the median income for a family was $43,214. Males had a median income of $28,500 versus $20,382 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,593. About 2.5% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.7% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Robert Cance, Wisconsin state representative, lived in the town
 * Albert Twesme, Wisconsin state representative, was born in the town

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Trempealeau, Wisconsin

Trempealeau is a village located along the Mississippi River in Trempealeau County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 1,843 at the 2020 census. The village is surrounded by the Town of Trempealeau.

History
An ancient Native American site with earthwork mounds, also known as Trempealeau, has been studied near the village through archeological excavations in the 21st century. It is theorized as a possible mission site or colony of Cahokia, the major center of Mississippian culture from 1000CE to 1450CE located 500 miles to the south in present-day Illinois near St. Louis, Missouri.

Studies have been done through the Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center associated with the University of Wisconsin Madison. Archeologists Danielle Benden and Robert “Ernie” Boszhardt said they have found some evidence of Mississippian settlement about 1050E. The newcomers are believed to have introduced corn culture to the area. The archeology site is slightly downriver of the prominent landmark, Trempealeau Mountain. In 2013 evidence was found of several former structures that exhibited characteristics of Mississippian style. There is some evidence that a religious group came here from Cahokia, perhaps fleeing persecution.

European-American settlement did not take place here until the mid-19th century, although French and English fur traders interacted with Native Americans of the area from the colonial period and into the 19th century. A post office called Trempealeau was first established in 1852. The village was named after a nearby island in the Mississippi River, that named by a French explorer.

Geography
Trempealeau is located at 44.00667°N, -91.43444°W (44.006906, -91.434572).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.25 sqmi, of which, 1.99 sqmi of it is land and 0.27 sqmi is water.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, the population was 1,843. The population density was 928.5 PD/sqmi. There were 921 housing units at an average density of 464.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 94.0% White, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.5% from other races, and 4.6% from two or more races. Ethnically, the population was 2.0% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

According to the American Community Survey estimates for 2016-2020, the median income for a household in the village was $56,383, and the median income for a family was $67,500. Male full-time workers had a median income of $45,278 versus $32,344 for female workers. The per capita income for the village was $30,328. About 2.7% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.4% of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over. Of the population age 25 and over, 98.3% were high school graduates or higher and 20.8% had a bachelor's degree or higher.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,529 people, 704 households, and 426 families residing in the village. The population density was 817.6 PD/sqmi. There were 835 housing units at an average density of 446.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.8% White, 0.1% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 704 households, of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.5% were non-families. 33.2% 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 2.17 and the average family size was 2.74.

The median age in the village was 42.7 years. 20.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.7% were from 25 to 44; 28.8% were from 45 to 64; and 17.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

Notable people

 * Gideon Winans Allen, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Robert Grimes Coman, U.S. Navy Commodore
 * Charles Kenneth Leith, geologist
 * Todd Auer, NFL Pro Football Player

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Trempealeau (town), Wisconsin

Trempealeau is a town in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,618 at the 2000 census. The town surrounds the village of Trempealeau. The unincorporated communities of Centerville, West Prairie, and Wrights Corners are in the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 57.2 square miles (148.1 km2), of which, 51.0 square miles (132.1 km2) of it is land and 6.2 square miles (16.0 km2) of it (10.80%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,618 people, 623 households, and 459 families residing in the town. The population density was 31.7 people per square mile (12.2/km2). There were 707 housing units at an average density of 13.9 per square mile (5.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.20% White, 0.12% Black or African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.19% Asian, and 0.25% from two or more races. 0.31% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 623 households, out of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.5% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.3% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the town, the population was 25.3% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $45,179, and the median income for a family was $50,000. Males had a median income of $32,697 versus $21,528 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,039. About 3.2% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.5% of those under age 18 and 23.4% of those age 65 or over.

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Genoa, Wisconsin

Genoa is a village in Vernon County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 232 at the 2020 census. The village is within the Town of Genoa.

History
Originally named Bad Axe for the river, the present-day name of Genoa came in 1868.

Geography
Genoa is located at 43.57667°N, -91.22417°W (43.5766383, -91.2242996).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.31 sqmi, of which, 0.30 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Genoa has a hot-summer humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Genoa was 109 F on July 13, 1995, while the coldest temperature recorded was -43 F on January 30, 1951.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 253 people, 110 households, and 73 families residing in the village. The population density was 843.3 PD/sqmi. There were 120 housing units at an average density of 400.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.2% White, 1.6% Native American, 0.4% Asian, and 0.8% from two or more races.

There were 110 households, of which 24.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.6% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.79.

The median age in the village was 43.8 years. 23.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.6% were from 25 to 44; 26.8% were from 45 to 64; and 22.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.8% male and 48.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 263 people, 112 households, and 73 families residing in the village. The population density was 872.4 people per square mile (338.5/km2). There were 120 housing units at an average density of 398.1 per square mile (154.4/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.10% White, 0.76% Native American, and 1.14% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 112 households, out of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.8% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% 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 2.90.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 22.1% from 25 to 44, 28.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $32,857, and the median income for a family was $41,667. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $19,375 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,384. About 2.6% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 2.7% of those 65 or over.

Economy
The La Crosse Boiling Water Reactor is in Genoa. It was shut down in 1987 and decommissioned. The Genoa Generating Station is now located at the site. The coal plant was retired on June 1, 2021, after more than 50 years of service.

Education
The De Soto Area Schools serves Genoa.

Transportation
Bus service towards La Crosse or Prairie du Chien is provided three times daily per direction by Scenic Mississippi Regional Transit.

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Genoa (town), Wisconsin

Genoa is a town in Vernon County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 705 at the 2000 census. The Village of Genoa is located within the town. The unincorporated community of Romance is located in the town of Genoa.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 36.3 square miles (94.1 km$2$), of which, 35.0 square miles (90.6 km$2$) of it is land and 1.3 square miles (3.4 km$2$) of it (3.66%) is water.

Demographics
At the 2000 census there were 705 people in 285 households, including 196 families, in the town. The population density was 20.1 people per square mile (7.8/km$2$). There were 392 housing units at an average density of 11.2 per square mile (4.3/km$2$). The racial makeup of the town was 99.15% White, 0.28% from other races, and 0.57% from two or more races. 1.13% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Of the 285 households 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.9% were non-families. 26.0% of households were one person and 8.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.00.

The age distribution was 26.1% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.7 males.

The median household income was $45,234 and the median family income was $49,375. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $20,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,683. About 6.1% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.9% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.

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Hillsboro (town), Wisconsin

Hillsboro is a town in Vernon County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 766 at the 2000 census. The City of Hillsboro is located within the town. The unincorporated community of Trippville is also located in the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 35.6 square miles (92.3 km2), of which, 35.6 square miles (92.2 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2) (0.08%) is water.

Demographics
At the 2000 census, there were 766 people, 285 households and 204 families residing in the town. The population density was 21.5 per square mile (8.3/km2). There were 326 housing units at an average density of 9.2 per square mile (3.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.04% White, 0.91% Black or African American, 0.13% Asian, 0.26% from other races, and 0.65% from two or more races. 0.91% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 285 households, of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.5% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.1% were non-families. 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.24.

Age distribution was 28.7% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.5 males.

The median household income was $37,321, and the median family income was $41,118. Males had a median income of $27,708 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,967. About 10.7% of families and 18.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.5% of those under age 18 and 20.3% of those age 65 or over.

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Hillsboro, Wisconsin

Hillsboro is a city in Vernon County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,397 at the 2020 Census. The city is located within the Town of Hillsboro. Hillsboro is known as the Czech Capital of Wisconsin.

Geography
Hillsboro is located at 43.65278°N, -90.34111°W (43.652843, -90.34133), along the West Branch of the Baraboo River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.44 sqmi, of which, 1.41 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi is water.

About
The city of Hillsboro is the self proclaimed friendliest place in Wisconsin. Every summer, the city plays host to one of the largest charity tractor pulls in the country sponsored by Lucas Oil. Hillsboro is home to Slama Enterprises, Dana Foods, White Hall Specialty, and Land O Lakes Butter. Additionally, Hillsboro Brewing Company is located in Hillsboro, noted for its renovation of the old local historic carnation milk plant. Hillsboro is also noted as at one point having the shortest rail line in the state of Wisconsin.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,417 people, 587 households, and 366 families living in the city. The population density was 1034.3 PD/sqmi. There were 662 housing units at an average density of 483.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.0% White, 0.2% African American, 0.3% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.

There were 587 households, of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.6% were non-families. 33.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.10.

The median age in the city was 38.4 years. 26.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.7% were from 25 to 44; 24% were from 45 to 64; and 18.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,302 people, 565 households, and 333 families living in the city. The population density was 1,086.6 people per square mile (418.9/km2). There were 603 housing units at an average density of 503.2 per square mile (194.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.23% White, 0.23% Native American, 0.15% from other races, and 0.38% from two or more races. 0.69% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 565 households, out of which 24.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.9% were non-families. 37.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.6% 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 2.86.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.2% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 27.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,543, and the median income for a family was $42,750. Males had a median income of $30,700 versus $20,792 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,005. About 6.3% of families and 9.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.4% of those under age 18 and 14.7% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation
The city's airport, Joshua Sanford Field airport (KHBW) closed in August 2016; it served Hillsboro and the surrounding communities.

Notable people

 * Dick Cepek, off-road hall of fame parts supplier and race
 * Bernard J. Liska, food science
 * Marc Mitscher, admiral
 * Oscar A. Mitscher, politician
 * Byron D. Shear, politician
 * Denny Sullivan, MLB player

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Viroqua (town), Wisconsin

Viroqua is a town in Vernon County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,560 at the 2000 census. The City of Viroqua is located within the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 48.4 square miles (125.3 km2), of which, 48.3 square miles (125.2 km2) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2) of it (0.06%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,560 people, 549 households, and 419 families residing in the town. The population density was 32.3 people per square mile (12.5/km2). There were 603 housing units at an average density of 12.5 per square mile (4.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.97% White, 0.06% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.06% from other races, and 0.64% from two or more races. 0.26% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 549 households, out of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.5% were non-families. 19.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% 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 24.9% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $42,583, and the median income for a family was $45,179. Males had a median income of $31,736 versus $23,194 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,246. About 6.6% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.6% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.

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Viroqua, Wisconsin

Viroqua is the county seat of Vernon County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 4,504 at the 2020 census. The city is in the town of Viroqua.

Etymology
The town was originally named “Farwell” after Leonard J. Farwell, second Governor of Wisconsin, but it was renamed “Viroqua” in 1854. It is unclear why the name was changed, and the source of the name is uncertain. One legend states that Viroqua was the name of the daughter of Black Hawk, but this is not supported by evidence. Another story attributes the name to a Mohawk Indian actress who performed in a theater on the East Coast or in Brantford, Canada. However, the town most likely took its name from the fictional lead character of the 1848 novel Viroqua, or, the Flower of the Ottawas by Emma Carra.

History
The Native American Ho-Chunk people inhabited the area now known as Vernon County and the area of Viroqua. The Ho-Chunk, formerly known as the Winnebago, are a Siouan-speaking people who lived in the western Great Lakes region for thousands of years. The Ho-Chunk were removed westward beginning in the 1820s.

There was a sharp rivalry between Viroqua and Springville to be named the county seat of Vernon County. A deed for 40 acre of land was promised by pioneer Moses Decker, on condition that Viroqua be chosen as the county seat. The land constituted what became known as the County Addition to the city of Viroqua.

Decker was one of the early settlers in the area. He arrived in 1847 and laid out the village of Viroqua. He died in 1860. Earlier settlers arrived in 1844 and built lumber mills on the Kickapoo River. Farmers began arriving in 1846, some of whom were John Graham, T.J. Defreese and William C. McMichael.

In early 1851, the act authorizing the organization of Bad Axe, now Vernon County, was approved by Governor Nelson Dewey. Viroqua was awarded the county seat, pending a permanent location to be determined by a vote. In May 1852, residents voted in favor of Viroqua. The present Vernon County Courthouse was built in Viroqua in 1880.

On June 28, 1865, Viroqua was hit by a deadly tornado that left 22 dead.

Geography
Viroqua is located at 43.55639°N, -90.8875°W (43.556534, -90.887663). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.80 sqmi, all land. The city is in the Driftless Region, near the western end of the Ocooch Mountains.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, the population was 4,504. The population density was 1,033.7 PD/sqmi. There were 2,231 housing units at an average density of 512.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.1% White, 1.1% Black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% Native American, 0.9% from other races, and 4.2% from two or more races. Ethnically, the population was 2.2% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

According to the American Community Survey estimates for 2016–2020, the median income for a household in the city was $38,849, and the median income for a family was $55,075. Male full-time workers had a median income of $52,742 versus $39,178 for female workers. The per capita income for the city was $23,884. About 15.9% of families and 18.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.5% of those under age 18 and 25.8% of those age 65 or over. Of the population age 25 and over, 94.3% were high school graduates or higher and 25.5% had a bachelor's degree or higher.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,362 people, 2,029 households, and 1,059 families residing in the city. The population density was 1147.9 PD/sqmi. There were 2,208 housing units at an average density of 581.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.1% White, 0.6% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 2,029 households, of which 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.0% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.8% were non-families. 43.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.06 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the city was 45 years. 21.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.4% were from 25 to 44; 26.3% were from 45 to 64; and 23.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.1% male and 53.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,335 people, 1,990 households, and 1,112 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,327.3 people per square mile (511.9/km2). There were 2,105 housing units at an average density of 644.5 per square mile (248.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.73% White, 0.07% Black or African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.46% Asian, 0.18% from other races, and 0.39% from two or more races. 0.69% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,990 households, out of which 24.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.6% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.1% were non-families. 39.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.4% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 26.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.8 males.

Transportation
Viroqua is at the intersection of U.S. Highway 14, U.S. Highway 61, Wisconsin Highway 27, Wisconsin Highway 56, and Wisconsin Highway 82.

Recently, the highways and major streets in Viroqua were redone. Highways 14, 61, and 27 had lanes added to them to become four lanes, except for the four block section of downtown. That was kept two lanes to allow for parallel parking on the side of the road.

Viroqua was on the new airways route between La Crosse, Wisconsin, and Rockford, Illinois, when it was established in June 1932. The beacon light had about 15 large 36 in revolving beacons of 2,000,000 candle power when it was installed on the Mahlon Lepley farm, four miles (6 km) northeast of Viroqua.

Viroqua was formerly served by a Milwaukee Road branch line from Sparta via Leon, Melvina, Cashton and Westby.

Bus service
Commuter bus service towards La Crosse is provided seven times daily per direction by Scenic Mississippi Regional Transit.

Airport
Viroqua is serviced by the Viroqua Municipal Airport (Y51).

Economy
Viroqua is an accredited Main Street America city. Its downtown is listed on the Wisconsin and National Register of Historic Places.

Viroqua was dubbed "The Town That Beat Walmart" by Smithsonian Magazine in 1992 because it fostered businesses that co-exist with the retail giant. The city and its nonprofit chamber of commerce, the Viroqua Chamber Main Street, actively promote small business development through several state and federal programs. One noteworthy program that has kept downtown storefronts occupied has been the Pop-Up Shop Initiative, which allow entrepreneurs to use a space downtown rent-free for the holiday season.

Viroqua is a site of food tourism, as surrounding Vernon County is home to one of the highest densities of organic farms in the country, with over 200 in the area.

Education

 * Viroqua High School
 * Viroqua Middle School
 * Viroqua Elementary School
 * Driftless Folk School
 * Pleasant Ridge Waldorf School
 * English Lutheran School
 * Youth Initiative High School
 * Laurel High School
 * Better Futures High School
 * Thoreau College
 * Western Technical College offers classes in Viroqua

Culture
The Temple Theatre serves as an arts and cultural center for surrounding counties. A $1.6 million restoration of the 1922 classical revival style vaudeville and movie theater was driven by volunteers.

There are a large number of organic farms in the Driftless Region surrounding Viroqua, which supports startup business ventures, restaurants, and a budding tourism industry.

Notable people

 * Joseph D. Beck, U.S. Representative
 * J. Henry Bennett, legislator and lawyer
 * Cyrus M. Butt, legislator and lawyer
 * Henry Conner, legislator
 * Andrew H. Dahl, Wisconsin State Legislature
 * John Field, football player and coach, businessman
 * Frederick C. Finkle, geologist
 * Amos Fries, United States Army general
 * James Gillett, former Governor of California
 * Lawrence Grimsrud, legislator and lawyer
 * Frank Bateman Keefe, U.S. Representative
 * Meade Layne, early ufologist
 * Mark C. Lee, United States astronaut
 * Bernard Lewison, businessman and legislator
 * Craig Minowa, musician and environmental activist
 * Chris Mulkey, actor and musician, born in Viroqua
 * Oliver Munson, Wisconsin State Legislature
 * William Nelson, Wisconsin State Senator
 * Daniel B. Priest, lawyer and legislator
 * Brian Rude, Wisconsin State Legislature
 * Jeremiah McLain Rusk, governor of Wisconsin, Secretary of Agriculture
 * Lycurgus J. Rusk, Wisconsin legislator, soldier and lawyer
 * Rudy Silbaugh, Wisconsin State Legislature
 * Freddie Slack, American swing and boogie-woogie pianist and bandleader
 * August E. Smith, educator and legislator
 * Gerald L. K. Smith, founder of Share Our Wealth Movement, grew up in Viroqua
 * Jill Soltau, Former CEO of JCPenney
 * J. Henry Tate, Wisconsin legislator and businessman
 * Thorleif T. Peterson Wisconsin state legislator and farmer
 * Richard Tubb, personal physician to former President George W. Bush
 * Butch Vig, record producer and musician
 * William V. Weber, Michigan State Representative
 * Jerome H. Wheelock, Wisconsin legislator and educator

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Lac du Flambeau (CDP), Wisconsin

Lac du Flambeau is a unincorporated community in the town of Lac du Flambeau in Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined that community as a census-designated place (CDP). The population was 1,845 at the 2020 census. Lac du Flambeau is the major community for the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa tribe.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 7.7 square miles (20.0 km2), of which, 5.0 square miles (13.0 km2) of it is land and 2.7 square miles (7.0 km2) of it (35.01%) is water.

The community completely surrounds the 1,166 acre Flambeau Lake.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,646 people, 524 households, and 410 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 327.5 people per square mile (126.3/km2). There were 771 housing units at an average density of 153.4/sq mi (59.2/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 12.33% White, 0.30% Black or African American, 86.57% Native American, 0.30% from other races, and 0.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.13% of the population.

There were 524 households, out of which 46.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.7% were married couples living together, 31.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.6% were non-families. 16.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.14 and the average family size was 3.43.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 38.7% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 16.4% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $27,381, and the median income for a family was $28,350. Males had a median income of $24,750 versus $22,240 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $11,496. About 18.9% of families and 21.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.8% of those under age 18 and 3.1% of those age 65 or over.

title: Lac du Flambeau (CDP), Wisconsin


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Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin

The Town of Lac du Flambeau is located in Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,004 at the 2000 census. The land base of the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa is located within the town and also consists of a large portion of the town. The Lac du Flambeau census-designated place is located within the town. The unincorporated community of Marlands is also located in the town. Lac du Flambeau, situated around Flambeau Lake, is a year-round vacation destination.

Demographics
At the 2000 census there were 3,004 people, 1,093 households, and 821 families in the town. The population density was 29.9 people per square mile (11.6/km$2$). There were 2,981 housing units at an average density of 29.7 per square mile (11.5/km$2$). The racial makeup of the town was 39.55% White, 0.20% Black or African American, 59.39% Native American, 0.30% from other races, and 0.57% from two or more races. 1.60% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Of the 1,093 households 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 19.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 20.1% of households were one person and 8.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.07.

The age distribution was 29.8% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% 65 or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.6 males.

The median household income was $30,349 and the median family income was $33,036. Males had a median income of $27,589 versus $22,560 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,176. About 12.1% of families and 15.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.1% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
The Lac du Flambeau Band have developed the Lake of the Torches resort and casino. The Lac du Flambeau Band started the LDF Business Development Program.

Notable people

 * Ellsworth K. Gaulke, businessman, educator, and politician
 * William R. Yeschek, businessman and politician

title: Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin


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Darien, Wisconsin

Darien ( or ) is a village in Walworth County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,573 at the 2020 census. The village is located within the Town of Darien.

Geography
Darien is located at 42.60056°N, -88.70833°W (42.600732, -88.708391).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.29 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,580 people, 549 households, and 419 families living in the village. The population density was 1224.8 PD/sqmi. There were 611 housing units at an average density of 473.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 86.0% White, 0.8% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 10.8% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.0% of the population.

There were 549 households, of which 40.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.7% were non-families. 16.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.21.

The median age in the village was 33.5 years. 28.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.5% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 8.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.2% male and 49.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,572 people, 537 households, and 411 families living in the village. The population density was 1,225.0 people per square mile (474.2/km2). There were 560 housing units at an average density of 436.4 per square mile (168.9/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 93.13% White, 0.51% Black or African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 4.39% from other races, and 1.65% from two or more races. 14.12% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 537 households, out of which 42.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.8% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.3% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.92 and the average family size was 3.35.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 32.6% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 6.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $46,800, and the median income for a family was $53,625. Males had a median income of $35,568 versus $25,278 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,638. About 4.9% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.4% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation
Darien was a stop on the Racine & Southwestern branch line of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad, better known as the Milwaukee Road. In its 1980 bankruptcy, the Milwaukee Road disposed of the Southwestern Line. The Wisconsin & Southern continues to service Darien from a connection at Bardwell to the west.

Notable people

 * John DeWolf, legislator
 * John Jeffers, legislator
 * Chester Deming Long, legislator
 * Joseph Seaver, farmer and legislator

title: Darien, Wisconsin


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Darien (town), Wisconsin

Darien is a town in Walworth County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,651 at the 2020 census. The Village of Darien is located within the town. The unincorporated community of Bardwell is located in the town. The unincorporated communities of Allen's Grove and Fairfield are also located partially in the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 34.1 square miles (88.3 km2), of which, 34.0 square miles (88.2 km2) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2) of it (0.12%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,747 people, 615 households, and 485 families residing in the town. The population density was 51.3 people per square mile (19.8/km2). There were 650 housing units at an average density of 19.1 per square mile (7.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 95.25% White, 0.40% Black or African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 2.98% from other races, and 1.09% from two or more races. 8.36% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 615 households, out of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.8% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.1% were non-families. 16.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.5% 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 3.04.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.4% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $50,700, and the median income for a family was $52,443. Males had a median income of $35,842 versus $26,964 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,580. About 4.2% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.4% of those under age 18 and 10.9% of those age 65 or over.

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Delavan (town), Wisconsin

Delavan is a town in Walworth County, Wisconsin, United States. The unincorporated communities of East Delavan, Inlet, and Lake Lawn are located in the town as well as parts of the City of Delavan and the Census-designated place of Delavan Lake.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 28.1 square miles (72.9 km2), of which, 25.3 square miles (65.6 km2) of it is land and 2.8 square miles (7.3 km2) of it (10.06%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,559 people, 1,798 households, and 1,235 families residing in the town. The population density was 180.1 people per square mile (69.5/km2). There were 3,054 housing units at an average density of 120.7 per square mile (46.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 93.70% White, 0.70% Black or African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.75% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 3.51% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. 7.57% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,798 households, out of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.7% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.3% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% 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 3.04.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $45,264, and the median income for a family was $53,384. Males had a median income of $38,333 versus $22,353 for females. The per capita income for the town was $22,796. About 2.9% of families and 4.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over.

Economics
Delavan is home to custom car and hot rod parts supplier Maximum Torque Specialties (MTS).

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Delavan, Wisconsin

Delavan is a city in Walworth County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 8,505 at the 2020 census. It is located 45 mi southwest of Milwaukee. The city is located partially within the Town of Delavan, but the two entities are politically independent. Delavan is home to Delavan Lake which brings in a large number of tourists each year, and is also close to Lake Geneva, another popular tourist destination.

Origins
Delavan sits in the middle of what was once an inland sea. During the last ice age, the final glaciation, named the Michigan tongue, covered this region. The Michigan tongue descended along the area of Lake Michigan. The "Delavan lobe" of this glacier broke off, pushing southwest into the area of Walworth County.

The first humans known to inhabit the Delavan area were Native Americans around 1000 BCE. Later, between 500 and 1000 CE, Mound Builders lived in what is now the Delavan Lake area. Mound Builders were of the Woodland culture. The effigy mounds they erected along the shores of Delavan Lake numbered well over 200, according to an archeological survey done in the late 19th century by Beloit College. Many were along the north shore of the lake where Lake Lawn Resort now stands. The Potawotomi Indians settled around the lake in the late 18th century, although there were only an estimated 240 in the county. Some of their burial mounds are preserved in what is now Assembly Park.

From the mid-17th century through the mid-18th century, Delavan was part of "New France". It came under British rule in the Province of Quebec following the French and Indian War. In accordance with the Treaty of Paris (1783), it was turned over to the United States and became part of the newly established Northwest Territory.

American era

Between 1800 and 1836, the Delavan area was part of the Indiana Territory, followed by the Illinois Territory, finally becoming part of the Wisconsin Territory in 1836. Statehood was granted to Wisconsin in 1848.

Between 1847 and 1894, Delavan was home to 26 circus companies. The Mabie Brothers U.S. Olympic Circus, then the largest in America, arrived in 1847, to become the first circus to quarter in the territory of Wisconsin. Its famous rogue elephant, "Romeo", stood 10+1/2 ft high, and 10500 lb. The original P. T. Barnum Circus was organized here in 1871 by William C. Coup and Dan Costello. Over 130 members of Delavan's 19th century circus colony are buried in Spring Grove and St. Andrew cemeteries.

On July 21, 1948, Delavan was the site of Wisconsin's Circus Centennial as part of the state's celebration of 100 years of statehood. On May 2, 1966, Delavan was selected by the U.S. Post Office to issue on a first day cover basis, the five-cent American Circus commemorative postage stamp.

Geography
Delavan is located at 42.65°N, -88.63333°W (42.630689, -88.638108).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.22 sqmi, of which 6.76 sqmi is land (%) and 0.46 sqmi is water (%).

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 8,463 people, 3,189 households, and 2,079 families residing in the city. The population density was 1251.9 PD/sqmi. There were 3,500 housing units at an average density of 517.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 81.2% White, 1.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 12.7% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 29.4% of the population.

There were 3,189 households, of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.9% were married couples living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.8% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.25.

The median age in the city was 33.5 years. 28.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.8% were from 25 to 44; 23.5% were from 45 to 64; and 12.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

Economy
One of the major manufacturing and industrial centers of Walworth County, Delavan is home to over 230 businesses including such companies as Borg Indak, Pentair, Andes Candies, Waukesha Cherry-Burrell, Ajay Leisure Products and Outboard Marine Corp.

City events include the Delavan Train Show in March, Cinco de Mayo in May, and Scarecrow Fest in September.

Education
The local school district has two elementary schools, Phoenix Middle School and Delavan Darien High School. There are also three private schools: St. Andrew's Parish School (Catholic), Our Redeemer Lutheran School, and Delavan Christian School (interdenominational). The Wisconsin School for the Deaf is located in Delavan.

Transportation
Delavan was a stop on the Racine & Southwestern branch line of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad, better known as the Milwaukee Road. In its 1980 bankruptcy, the Milwaukee Road disposed of the Southwestern Line. The Wisconsin and Southern Railroad continues to service Delavan from a connection at Bardwell to the west.

Citizens Bank of Delavan

 * Built in 1904, The bank was originally founded on March 14, 1875, by Thomas Perry James and associates.

Notable Persons

 * George M. Borg, Wisconsin State Senator
 * William J. Borucki, space scientist
 * Gary Burghoff, actor
 * Willard H. Chandler, Wisconsin State Senator
 * William Avery Cochrane, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Frank V. Dudley, landscape artist
 * Ned Hollister, zoologist
 * Carl Isaacs Jr., formerly unidentified decedent
 * Willard W. Isham, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Frank B. James, U.S. Air Force general
 * Dave Kraayeveld, NFL player
 * Daniel E. La Bar, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Frank E. Lawson, Wisconsin State Representative
 * William Merriam, Wisconsin State Representative
 * William Moxley, U.S. Representative from Illinois
 * Richard Quinney, sociologist
 * Ora R. Rice, Speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly
 * Webb Schultz, MLB player
 * Albert E. Smith, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Alfred Delavan Thomas, United States District Court judge, North Dakota
 * Scott Walker, Wisconsin State Governor
 * Riley S. Young, Speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly

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East Troy, Wisconsin

East Troy is a Village in Walworth County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 5,673 at the 2020 census. The Village is located southwest of the Town of East Troy. A small portion extends into the adjacent Town of Troy. As of 2020, the Village of East Troy has become a rapid growing community in housing and businesses.

Geography
East Troy is located at 42.8°N, -88.4°W (42.7868, -88.4036).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 4.51 sqmi, of which, 4.47 sqmi of it is land and 0.04 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,281 people, 1,737 households, and 1,125 families living in the village. The population density was 957.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,866 housing units at an average density of 417.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.9% White, 0.4% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.1% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.0% of the population.

There were 1,737 households, of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.2% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the village was 36.1 years. 27% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.1% were from 25 to 44; 25.4% were from 45 to 64; and 12% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 3,564 people, 1,350 households and 984 families living in the village. The population density was 986.6 per square mile (381.2/km2). There were 1,396 housing units at an average density of 386.4 per square mile (149.3/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 96.77% White, 0.17% Black or African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 1.35% from other races, and 0.90% from two or more races. 2.95% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,350 households, of which 37.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.1% were non-families. 22.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.07.

27.9% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 32.3% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males.

The median household income was $48,397, and the median family income was $54,422. Males had a median income of $38,975 versus $25,179 for females. The per capita income for the village was $21,590. About 2.8% of families and 2.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.4% of those under age 18 and 2.8% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation
East Troy is served by the East Troy Municipal Airport,.

The Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Company had a line running between Milwaukee and East Troy.

Attractions

 * East Troy Electric Railroad Museum
 * Alpine Valley Music Theatre
 * Alpine Valley Resort
 * East Troy Bluegrass Festival
 * Skydive Milwaukee - Sky Knights Sport Parachute Club
 * East Troy Skatepark

Notable people

 * Les Aspin, Congressman who lived in East Troy while in office.
 * Alexander O. Babcock, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Erik Buell, founder of Erik Buell Racing
 * Eugene W. Chafin, Prohibition Party candidate for President of the United States
 * Richard A. Flintrop, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Sidney Clayton Goff, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Gaylord Graves, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Annie Haeger, Olympic sailor
 * Lorena Hickok, journalist, friend of Eleanor Roosevelt
 * Isabella Hofmann, actress
 * Cody Horlacher, Wisconsin State Representative and lawyer
 * Maxine Hough, Wisconsin State Assemblywomen
 * Myrtle E. Johnson, marine biologist
 * Mark W. Neumann, U.S. Representative
 * Jared James Nichols, blues guitarist
 * John F. Potter, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin (1857–1863)
 * Clifford E. Randall, U.S. Representative
 * Stevie Ray Vaughan, the blues guitarist, died in a helicopter crash following a concert at Alpine Valley in 1990.
 * Harriet G. R. Wright, Colorado state representative

title: East Troy, Wisconsin


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East Troy (town), Wisconsin

East Troy is a town in Walworth County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,392 as of the 2020 census. The unincorporated communities of Hilburn, Lake Beulah, and Potter Lake are located in the town, as was the ghost town of Army Lake. East Troy is also home to a summer camp. The town is quiet with only a few businesses, the rest if farmland. The Town is extremely safe with no crime. During the winter, the population drastically drops as many homes are lake homes.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 32.1 square miles (83.2 km2), of which, 30.3 square miles (78.6 km2) of it is land and 1.8 square miles (4.6 km2) of it (5.57%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,830 people, 1,427 households, and 1,104 families residing in the town. The population density was 126.2 people per square mile (48.7/km2). There were 1,753 housing units at an average density of 57.8 per square mile (22.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.36% White, 0.23% Black or African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.37% from other races, and 0.70% from two or more races. 1.15% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,427 households, out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.0% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.6% were non-families. 17.4% 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 2.67 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 29.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $61,486, and the median income for a family was $65,056. Males had a median income of $44,087 versus $25,475 for females. The per capita income for the town was $30,461. About 2.1% of families and 2.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.2% of those under age 18 and 2.6% of those age 65 or over.

title: East Troy (town), Wisconsin


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Walworth (town), Wisconsin

Walworth is a town in Walworth County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,565 at the 2020 census. The Village of Walworth is located within the town. The unincorporated communities of Big Foot Prairie and Delavan Lake are also located partially in the town.

History
The first town meeting was held for what was originally called "Fontana" (later renamed "Walworth"), in a schoolhouse on Big Foot Prairie on April 4, 1843. George H. Lown was elected as Chairman of the "Supervisors". Also elected were two assistants to Lown (listed as Supervisors, but also as "assistants"); a Clerk; a Treasurer; three School Commissioners; three Highway Commissioners; an Assessor; a Collector; three Constables; and a Moderator. The meeting voted to raise for incidental expenses, $60; for relief of the poor, $20; for the support of schools, $100; and for the relief of poor citizens named in the records, a special tax of $30.75.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 29.5 square miles (76.4 km2), of which, 28.9 square miles (74.9 km2) of it is land and 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2) of it (2.07%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,676 people, 529 households, and 433 families residing in the town. The population density was 58.0 people per square mile (22.4/km2). There were 586 housing units at an average density of 20.3 per square mile (7.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.39% White, 0.24% Black or African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.54% from other races, and 0.72% from two or more races. 2.51% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 529 households, out of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.4% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.1% were non-families. 14.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.1% 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 3.14.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $56,250, and the median income for a family was $60,938. Males had a median income of $39,438 versus $24,934 for females. The per capita income for the town was $24,817. About 3.3% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.4% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Leonard C. Church, farmer, businessman, and Wisconsin State Representative was born on a farm in the town
 * Carlos L. Douglass, farmer, businessman, and Wisconsin State Representative, lived in town
 * Phipps W. Lake, Free Will Baptist minister and Wisconsin State Representative, lived in the town in Big Foot Prairie
 * Frank E. Lawson, Wisconsin State Representative, was town clerk of the town
 * Joseph S. Maxon, Wisconsin State Representative, lived in the town
 * Alvin S. Trow, Wisconsin State Representative, was born in what would become the town

title: Walworth (town), Wisconsin


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Walworth, Wisconsin

Walworth is a village in Walworth County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,759 at the 2020 census. The village is located within the Town of Walworth.

Geography
Walworth is located at 42.53167°N, -88.59306°W (42.531825, −88.593227).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.54 sqmi, all of it land.

Major streets

 * Beloit Street
 * [[Image:US 14.svg|20px]] US Highway 14. Locally known as Madison Street north of the town square, and S. Main Street south of the town square.
 * [[Image:WIS 67.svg|20px]] Wisconsin Highway 67. Intersects with Kenosha Street from the north. Known locally as Kenosha Street and South Main Street. Continues westward as Hwy 67 from the juncture of US 14 and Lakeville Road.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,816 people, 1,068 households, and 700 families living in the village. The population density was 1828.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,172 housing units at an average density of 761.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 87.5% White, 0.7% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 9.5% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.8% of the population.

There were 1,068 households, of which 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.5% were non-families. 30.2% 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 2.58 and the average family size was 3.22.

The median age in the village was 36.1 years. 28.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.8% were from 25 to 44; 23.7% were from 45 to 64; and 14.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,304 people, 850 households, and 582 families living in the village. The population density was 1,583.9 people per square mile (613.5/km2). There were 893 housing units at an average density of 613.9 per square mile (237.8/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.22% White, 0.48% Black or African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.65% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.17% from other races, and 0.35% from two or more races. 7.16% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 850 households, out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $43,672, and the median income for a family was $51,630. Males had a median income of $35,492 versus $23,693 for females. The per capita income for the village was $19,311. About 5.4% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.3% of those under age 18 and 16.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Walworth has two public schools. Walworth Joint School District 1 operates Walworth Elementary as a PreK-8 school with approximately 575 students. Big Foot High School serves approximately 468 students in grades 9–12 from the villages of Fontana, Sharon and Walworth; and the townships of Walworth, Delavan, Linn and Sharon.

Industry
Walworth is home to Kikkoman's first American factory, which opened in 1972. Kikkoman is the first Japanese company to open a factory within the United States.

Transportation
Walworth was at one time the terminus of the Milwaukee Road's northern commuter train service. Service was cut back to Fox Lake, Illinois in 1982 when Metra took over ownership of the route. The Walworth station platform and the turnaround track remain, but are unused. The Wisconsin and Southern Railroad operates a daily freight train that passes by Walworth.

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Birchwood (town), Wisconsin

Birchwood is a town in Washburn County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 453 at the 2000 census. The Village of Birchwood is located within the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 70.0 square miles (181.2 km2), of which, 63.8 square miles (165.3 km2) of it is land and 6.1 square miles (15.9 km2) of it (8.78%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 453 people, 191 households, and 144 families residing in the town. The population density was 7.1 people per square mile (2.7/km2). There were 528 housing units at an average density of 8.3 per square mile (3.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 96.69% White, 0.22% Black or African American, 0.44% Asian, and 2.65% from two or more races. 0.44% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 191 households, out of which 18.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.2% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.66.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 17.9% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 21.4% from 25 to 44, 37.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $40,066, and the median income for a family was $41,397. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $18,958 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,062. About 6.7% of families and 9.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.8% of those under age 18 and 4.1% of those age 65 or over.

title: Birchwood (town), Wisconsin


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Birchwood, Wisconsin

Birchwood is a village in Washburn County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 402 at the 2020 census. The village is located within the Town of Birchwood.

Knapp, Stout & Company
Knapp, Stout and Company was a logging company in Northern Wisconsin. Founded in 1846 William Willson brought the company together. The company was originally owned by; William Wilson, Andrew Tainter, John Knapp, and Henry Stout. Knapp, Stout and Co. became the largest lumber company in the world. In 1873 they owned 115,000 acres of pine forests. They put out 55,000,000 ft. of lumber, 20,000,000 shingles, and 20,000,000 lath annually. The company owned six big farms with six, or seven thousand acres of improved land to supply the lumber camps with pork and wheat.

First Settlers
Knapp, Stout, and Co. had a major impact on Northern Wisconsin. The large lumber company brought the SS and Omaha railroads to northern Wisconsin. They also created many logging camps that turned into small towns. Birchwood is located where it is due to the Birch Lake lumber camp, and the crossing of the Soo and the Omaha railroads.

Birchwood WI was platted in 1901. Birchwood was originally named Loomis after Wilbur Loomis, one of the first residents, and the first storekeeper. In 1912 the name was officially changed to Birchwood due to a political argument, and the abundance of birch trees in the area.

The Birch Lake Dam
The Birchwood dam was first owned by Knapp, Stout and Co. The first dam was built in 1881 from logs. The dam was enlarged by Knapp, Stout, and Co. in 1893 when they found that the first dam was too small. In 1911 the dam was sold to Chippewa Light & Power Co., who built the first concrete dam. The dam was sold again in 1915 to the Wisconsin-Minnesota Light and Power Co. In 1916 the Wisconsin-Minnesota Light and Power Co. Brought electricity service to Birchwood.

Birchwood's Best
In 1903 the Ahnapee Veneer and Seating Co. built a mill where Birchwood's Best now stands. After the mill burned down in 1906, it was rebuilt. In 1921 the name was changed to the Algoma Panel Co. and in 1931 to the Algoma Plywood and Veneer Co. In 1931 the mill was sold to the U.S. Plywood Corporation. In 1943 U.S. Plywood ceased operations. Eleven months later a new corporation was formed and named the Birchwood Lumber and Veneer Co. The companies that owned the mill did their own logging until 1932, when they started hiring subcontractors to do the logging. Throughout the 20th century the mill has been Birchwood's principal industry. In 2011 Birchwood's Best was acquired by the Masonite International, which continues its operations today.

Schools
In 1902 the residents of Birchwood, set aside land for a school. Birchwood's first school was a one-room building. A new graded school was built in 1903. In 1909 the school became overpopulated and classes were split up between the Methodist and Lutheran Churches until an addition was built. In 1921 a high school was built. This is the same building that is now used, with a few additions.

Geography
Birchwood is located at 45.65722°N, -91.55417°W (45.657262, -91.554367).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.26 sqmi, of which, 1.09 sqmi of it is land and 0.17 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 442 people, 200 households, and 118 families residing in the village. The population density was 405.5 PD/sqmi. There were 290 housing units at an average density of 266.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.2% White, 0.2% African American, 1.1% Native American, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 200 households, of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.5% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.0% were non-families. 35.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.79.

The median age in the village was 43.7 years. 20.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 26.9% were from 45 to 64; and 21.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 518 people, 227 households, and 142 families residing in the village. The population density was 459.7 people per square mile (177.0/km2). There were 269 housing units at an average density of 238.7 per square mile (91.9/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 96.33% White, 1.54% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.19% from other races, and 1.74% from two or more races. 2.32% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 227 households, out of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.4% were non-families. 33.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.6% 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 2.90.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.1% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 22.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $23,636, and the median income for a family was $35,795. Males had a median income of $22,000 versus $19,091 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,237. About 4.5% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.4% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Birchwood has a public school (Birchwood Public School), consisting of grades preK-12 with approximately 350 students. Birchwood also offers two charter schools, Birchwood Blue Hills Charter School and Birchwood Public Montessori, as well as Bobcat Virtual Academy.

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Minong, Wisconsin

Minong is a village in Washburn County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 548 at the 2020 census. The village is located within the Town of Minong.

History
Minong is a name derived from the Ojibwe language. It is generally translated as "blueberry place" or "good place". Minong is also the Ojibwe name for Isle Royale.

A post office called Minong has been in operation since 1887. The village was laid out in 1888 when the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railway constructed a rail line through the area. Josiah Bond and J. J. Hohl and were the principal developers of the village.

The snack brand Jack Link's originated in Minong in 1986.

Transportation
U.S. Highway 53 and Wisconsin Highway 77 are two of the main routes in the community.

Geography
Minong is located at 46.09944°N, -91.82583°W (46.099562, -91.825902).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.53 sqmi, of which, 1.52 sqmi of it is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 527 people, 238 households, and 129 families living in the village. The population density was 353.7 PD/sqmi. There were 277 housing units at an average density of 185.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 93.0% White, 0.4% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 4.6% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.1% of the population.

There were 238 households, of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.4% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.8% were non-families. 37.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the village was 41.3 years. 25.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.4% were from 25 to 44; 22.5% were from 45 to 64; and 21.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 52.0% male and 48.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 531 people, 230 households, and 137 families living in the village. The population density was 349.6 people per square mile (134.9/km2). There were 247 housing units at an average density of 162.6 per square mile (62.7/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.18% White, 1.32% Native American, 0.38% Asian, and 1.13% from two or more races. 0.75% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 230 households, out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.8% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.4% were non-families. 36.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $25,341, and the median income for a family was $35,341. Males had a median income of $27,411 versus $14,844 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,306. About 15.2% of families and 23.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 38.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

title: Minong, Wisconsin


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Minong (town), Wisconsin

Minong is a town in Washburn County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 858 at the 2000 census. The Village of Minong is located within the town.

Transportation
U.S. Highway 53 and Wisconsin Highway 77 are two of the main routes in the community.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 71.0 square miles (183.9 km2), of which, 64.2 square miles (166.4 km2) of it is land and 6.8 square miles (17.5 km2) of it (9.52%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 858 people, 390 households, and 267 families residing in the town. The population density was 13.4 people per square mile (5.2/km2). There were 1,221 housing units at an average density of 19.0 per square mile (7.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.48% White, 0.12% Black or African American, 0.58% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.12% from other races, and 0.58% from two or more races. 0.35% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 390 households, out of which 18.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.2% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% 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 2.60.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 17.6% under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 20.3% from 25 to 44, 35.4% from 45 to 64, and 22.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $36,667, and the median income for a family was $41,094. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $23,203 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,679. About 5.3% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.5% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Minong is the location of Jack Link's Snack Food Company, maker of beef jerky.

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Spooner (town), Wisconsin

Spooner is a town in Washburn County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 677 at the 2000 census. The City of Spooner is located mostly within the southwest corner of the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 20.8 square miles (53.9 km2), of which, 18.9 square miles (48.8 km2) of it is land and 2.0 square miles (5.1 km2) of it (9.41%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 677 people, 259 households, and 203 families residing in the town. The population density was 35.9 people per square mile (13.9/km2). There were 383 housing units at an average density of 20.3 per square mile (7.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 96.31% White, 0.74% Black or African American, 1.18% Native American, 0.59% Asian, and 1.18% from two or more races. 1.03% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 259 households, out of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.3% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.6% were non-families. 18.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% 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 2.94.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 30.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $41,458, and the median income for a family was $44,375. Males had a median income of $31,136 versus $21,667 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,133. About 5.2% of families and 4.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.4% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over.

title: Spooner (town), Wisconsin


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Spooner, Wisconsin

Spooner is a city in Washburn County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,573 at the 2020 census. The city is located mostly within the southwest corner of the Town of Spooner, with a small portion extending into the Town of Beaver Brook on the south, the Town of Bashaw on the southwest, and the Town of Evergreen on the west. The city's nickname, "Crossroads of the North", is a reference to the city's location at the junction of two U.S. highways, 53 and 63, and State Highways 70 and 253.

History
Originally a town in the year 1889, and thereafter officially incorporated a city in the year 1909, Spooner's history is closely interlaced with that of railroad history. In the year 1879, the North Wisconsin Railway was constructed due north of the present-day city of Spooner. Following that, the operations of that railroad were moved south where it then joined the Chicago and North Western at what was then called Chicago Junction.

The community, then initially only a station, was named by the general superintendent for the Chicago and North Western, Edwin W. Winter, for John Coit Spooner (1843 - 1919), who at the time was a distinguished railroad attorney from what is now the city of Hudson in St. Croix County, northwestern Wisconsin. Spooner would later serve in the Wisconsin State Assembly and represent Wisconsin in the United States Senate (1885-1891, 1897-1907). He was a well favoured politician of his time and even served as advisors to U.S. Presidents Benjamin Harrison, William McKinley, and Theodore Roosevelt.

Eventually, the lines were absorbed by the Chicago & North Western Railroad. Passenger service ended in the early 1960s under the CNW ownership. In 1992, the Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad was incorporated, to serve as a freight hauler from Spooner to Trego, a nearby town, with a connection to the CNW. Although the freight idea didn't work out, they began operating successful passenger excursion trains in 1997 (following the example of the nearby Duluth & Northern Minnesota Railroad which began passenger excursions in Duluth only a few years before), and were an instant success. The passenger trains were very successful, and after the 1995 takeover of the CNW by the Union Pacific, UP in 1998 announced intentions to abandon the line from Hayward Junction where it connected to the Wisconsin Central 13 mi to the north through Spooner all of the way down to Chippewa Falls. The company bought the portion of the line between Spooner and Hayward Jct in 1999, which greatly expanded passenger operations. To this day they run very popular robbery, western style, cowboy, and buffet style as well as more formal dinner trains. More recently, the Great Pumpkin train nearly sold out and now runs annually around the time of Halloween. The old CNW Spooner Railroad Depot now serves as the town's Railroad Memories Museum.

The city was also once the hub of the Omaha Railroad Line. Its economy was once centered on the railroad and the two main lines that joined there.

Geography
Spooner is located at 45.82583°N, -91.89111°W (45.825941, −91.891116).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.52 sqmi, of which, 3.29 sqmi is land and 0.23 sqmi is water.

Climate
Spooner has a humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification Dfb), typical of northern Wisconsin with warm, humid summers and relatively long, cold winters.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 2,573 people, 1,266 households, 669 families, and 1,289 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 94.9% White, 0.3% African American, 1.4% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.65% from other races, and 5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.7% of the population.

There were 1,266 households, of which 20.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.2% were married couples living together, 42.7% were living alone, and 47.4% had at least one person 60 years or older. The average household size was 1.97 and the average family size was 2.58.

The median age in the city was 47 years. 20.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 53.2% were between the ages of 18 and 65; and 26.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,682 people, 1,180 households, and 666 families residing in the city. The population density was 815.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,302 housing units at an average density of 395.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.1% White, 0.3% African American, 1.9% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 1,180 households, of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.2% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.6% were non-families. 38.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.3% 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 2.84.

The median age in the city was 41.6 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.5% were from 25 to 44; 25.3% were from 45 to 64; and 21.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.6% male and 54.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,653 people, 1,148 households, and 662 families residing in the city. The population density was 875.9 people per square mile (338.1/km2). There were 1,249 housing units at an average density of 412.4 per square mile (159.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.97% White, 0.41% Black or African American, 2.04% Native American, 0.04% Asian, 0.38% from other races, and 1.17% from two or more races. 1.21% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,148 households, out of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.4% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.3% were non-families. 37.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.9.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 22.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,768, and the median income for a family was $39,677. The median income of its residents was $16,390. About 7.6% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.7% of those under age 18 and 10.5% of those age 65 or over.

Attractions

The Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum, a museum dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the cultural heritage of canoes and canoeing in North America, has displays of canoes and canoe-related ephemera.

The Railroad Memories Museum has a large collection of historic material and memorabilia.

Each July since 1954, Spooner has hosted the Heart of the North Rodeo, which draws thousands of fans to the area. In addition to the rodeo each evening, there is a Saturday afternoon parade, live music every night, and the cowboy church service on Sunday morning, held outdoors at the rodeo arena.

The Jack Pine Savage Days is a local festival that features live bands, an annual fun run, a 3 on 3 basketball tournament, a horseshoe tournament, and a volleyball tournament.

Jack O' Lantern Fest is an October festival that revolves around giving back to kids and families. Multiple inflatables, fundraising walk, pumpkin roll, pet costume contest, carnival games, baking contest, pumpkin carving contest and more.

Notable people

 * Guy Benson, mayor and legislator
 * Felmers O. Chaney, civil rights leader
 * Frank Hammill, farmer, mayor, and legislator
 * John Lanzendorf, renowned hairstylist, philanthropist, and one of the world's largest collectors of dinosaur art<refhttps://chicago.suntimes.com/obituaries/2022/6/3/23151045/john-lanzendorf-hairstylist-dinosaur-art-collector-society-vertebrate-paleontology-peter-makovicky]
 * Hal O'Halloran, radio announcer and singer
 * Travis Randall, actor, musician, and director
 * Holger Rasmusen, mayor and legislator

title: Spooner, Wisconsin