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Eagle, Wisconsin

Eagle is a village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 2,071. The village is located within the Town of Eagle.

History
The town's name comes from an 1836 incident when pioneer Thomas Sugden and two companions, exploring the area, spotted what was described as "a monster bald-headed eagle... hovering and curving over a large mound" in the midst of the prairie.

The village was struck by an EF2 tornado on the night of June 21, 2010. Tornado alert sirens in the area failed to sound prior to the strike. There were no fatalities, but there were several minor injuries. At least 2 homes were leveled to the ground by the tornado and several other homes had major damage.

Geography
Eagle is located at 42.8775°N, -88.47167°W (42.877595, -88.471918).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.33 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,950 people, 684 households, and 536 families living in the village. The population density was 1466.2 PD/sqmi. There were 704 housing units at an average density of 529.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.3% White, 0.1% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 684 households, of which 45.2% 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, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 21.6% were non-families. 18.1% 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 2.85 and the average family size was 3.25.

The median age in the village was 35.3 years. 30.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31.3% were from 25 to 44; 24.8% were from 45 to 64; and 7.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.8% male and 49.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,707 people, 592 households, and 468 families living in the village. The population density was 1,346.5 people per square mile (519.0/km2). There were 605 housing units at an average density of 477.2 per square mile (183.9/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 96.49% White, 0.23% Black or African American, 0.53% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 1.35% from other races, and 1.11% from two or more races. 3.05% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 592 households, out of which 46.5% had children under the age of 30 living with them, 71.3% were married couples living together, 4.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.8% were non-families. 17.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.28.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 31.6% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 38.0% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 6.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $58,207, and the median income for a family was $62,500. Males had a median income of $41,711 versus $27,500 for females. The per capita income for the village was $21,975. About 1.4% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.3% of those under age 18 and 2.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Eagle is part of the Palmyra-Eagle Area School District. The schools serving Eagle include Eagle Elementary School, Palmyra-Eagle Middle/High School. On July 1, 2019, the school board of the Palmyra-Eagle School District voted to dissolve the district. The district cited a lack of funding necessary to continue operations past the 2019–2020 school year. On January 16, 2020, the School District Boundary Appeal Board denied the dissolution in a 6-1 decision to keep the district open. In reaction the school district closed Palmyra Elementary School, and moved its students to Eagle Elementary School. New school board and community members disagree with the decision as many of the school district's financial problems remain unresolved.

title: Eagle, Wisconsin


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Eagle (town), Wisconsin

Eagle is a town in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,478 at the 2020 census. The Village of Eagle is located within the town. The unincorporated community of Eagleville is also located in the town.

History
The town's name comes from an 1836 incident when pioneer Thomas Sugden and two companions, exploring the area, spotted what was described as "a monster bald-headed eagle... hovering and curving over a large mound" in the midst of the prairie.

On June 21, 2010, a tornado wreaking major damage passed through the town, and the storm that prompted the tornado then prompted warnings for Racine and Milwaukee counties.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 35.1 square miles (90.8 km2), of which, 34.6 square miles (89.7 km2) of it is land and 0.4 square miles (1.1 km2) of it (1.23%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,117 people, 1,049 households, and 904 families residing in the town. The population density was 90.0 people per square mile (34.8/km2). There were 1,118 housing units at an average density of 32.3 per square mile (12.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.85% White, 0.51% Black or African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.38% from other races, and 0.71% from two or more races. 0.58% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,049 households, out of which 43.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 79.8% were married couples living together, 3.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.8% were non-families. 9.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.0% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 6.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $69,071, and the median income for a family was $73,611. Males had a median income of $51,607 versus $32,500 for females. The per capita income for the town was $26,354. About 2.8% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over.

Culture
Old World Wisconsin, an open-air museum re-creating the working farmsteads and settlements of European immigrants, is in Eagle. The museum demonstrates teams of oxen and horses working in the fields, farm folk preparing meals over wood-burning stoves, and heirloom plants in gardens.

Notable people

 * Chellsie Memmel, gymnast and 2008 Olympic silver medalist
 * Matthias J. Regan, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Charles A. Snover, Wisconsin State Senator

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Merton (village), Wisconsin

Merton is a village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. The population was 3,441 at the 2020 census. It is partially within the Town of Merton.

Geography
Merton is at 43°8'28" North, 88°18'34" West (43.141308, -88.309613) in the Lake Country area of Waukesha County. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 3.07 sqmi, of which 3.00 sqmi is land and 0.07 sqmi is water.

Demographics
As of 2011, the population was 3,353.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,346 people, 1,020 households, and 934 families living in the village. The population density was 1115.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,054 housing units at an average density of 351.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.5% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.6% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 1,020 households, of which 55.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 83.1% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 8.4% were non-families. 6.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.28 and the average family size was 3.44.

The median age in the village was 37.8 years. 34.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.5% were from 25 to 44; 28.6% were from 45 to 64; and 5.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.9% male and 48.1% female.

2000 census
The census of 2000 recorded that there were 1,926 people, 591 households, and 527 families living in the village. The population density was 730.7 people per square mile (281.7/km2). There were 598 housing units at an average density of 226.9 per square mile (87.5/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.65% White, 0.42% Black or African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.52% from two or more races. 0.73% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 591 households, out of which 56.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 80.2% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 10.7% were non-families. 8.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.26 and the average family size was 3.47.

In the village, the population age-spread was: 36.2% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 32.9% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 3.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $71,509, and the median income for a family was $75,000. Males had a median income of $50,402 as against $30,380 for females. The per capita income for the village was $24,927. 1.6% of the population and 1.6% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 1.9% of those under the age of 18 and 2.6% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Education
Merton is served by Merton Primary School (grades 4K to 4) and Merton Intermediate School (grades 5-8). Merton Intermediate students are then enrolled at Arrowhead High School.

Notable people

 * Judson Hall, Wisconsin State Representative, lived in Merton; he served as village president of Hartland.

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Merton, Wisconsin

Merton is a town in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States; before Wisconsin statehood, it was called Warren. The population was 8,277 at the 2020 census. The town surrounds the villages of Chenequa and Merton. The unincorporated communities of Camp Whitcomb, Monches, and North Lake are in the town and the unincorporated community of Stone Bank is partially in the town. The pioneer Swedish-American settlement of New Upsala was also at one time located within Merton.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 28.3 square miles (73.2 km2) of which 25.7 square miles (66.7 km2) is land and 2.5 square miles (6.5 km2) (8.88%) is water. Located in the Lake Country area of Waukesha County.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 7,988 people, 2,706 households, and 2,278 families residing in the town. The population density was 310.3 people per square mile (119.8/km2). There were 2,932 housing units at an average density of 113.9 per square mile (44.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.65% White, 0.15% Black or African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.20% from other races, and 0.33% from two or more races. 1.01% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 2,706 households, of which 43.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.9% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.8% were non-families. 13.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.26.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 30.6% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 8.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $78,937, and the median income for a family was $83,331. Males had a median income of $54,438 versus $35,672 for females. The per capita income for the town was $34,633. About 1.0% of families and 1.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.3% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those aged 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Ephraim Beaumont, Wisconsin State Representative, lived in the Town of Merton
 * Chester Dempsey, Wisconsin State Senator, was born in the Town of Merton
 * Judson Hall, Wisconsin State Representative, was born in the Town of Merton
 * James Barney Marsh, bridge designer, was born in the Town of Merton

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Oconomowoc (town), Wisconsin

Oconomowoc is a town in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 8,836 at the 2020 census. The City of Oconomowoc and the Villages of Chenequa and Lac La Belle are located partially in the town. The unincorporated communities of Mapleton, Monterey, and Okauchee Lake, are located in the town. The unincorporated community of Stone Bank is located partially in the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 32.6 square miles (84.4 km2), of which, 29.3 square miles (75.9 km2) of it is land and 3.3 square miles (8.6 km2) of it (10.18%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 7,451 people, 2,765 households, and 2,140 families residing in the town. The population density was 254.4 people per square mile (98.2/km2). There were 3,045 housing units at an average density of 104.0 per square mile (40.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.74% White, 0.13% Black or African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 0.59% from two or more races. 0.52% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 2,765 households, out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.1% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.6% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.4% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 29.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $68,676, and the median income for a family was $75,200. Males had a median income of $50,153 versus $29,921 for females. The per capita income for the town was $37,244. About 2.0% of families and 2.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.6% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Jonas Swenholt (1855–1923), Wisconsin State Representative, was born in the town

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Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

Oconomowoc is a city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. The name was derived from Coo-no-mo-wauk, the Potawatomi term for "waterfall." The population was 18,203 at the 2020 census. The city is partially adjacent to the Town of Oconomowoc and near the village of Oconomowoc Lake, Wisconsin.

History
Before 1700, this region was inhabited by Potawatomi peoples descended from Woodland Indians known as "mound builders". There are also reports that the Sauk Indian chief Black Hawk had a campsite on Oconomowoc Lake.

The first white person recorded in the area was Amable (sometimes spelled "Aumable") Vicau, brother-in-law of Solomon Juneau, one of the founders of Milwaukee. Vicau established a trading post in 1827. White settlers soon followed, beginning in 1830.

In April 1837, New York native Charles Sheldon staked a 160-acre claim on the eastern shore of what is now Fowler Lake, registering it with the Land Bank of Milwaukee on April 21, 1837. A few days later, H.W. Blanchard acquired a claim adjacent to that of Sheldon on the other side of the lake, which he later sold off to Philo Brewer. Brewer constructed what some consider to be the first residence within Oconomowoc's current legal limits, a site located at what is now 517 N. Lake Road, between La Belle and Fowler lakes. The first recorded birth was that of Eliza Jane Dewey on January 19, 1840, in the lodgings above a chair factory located at 116 N. Walnut. The first recorded death was that of Jerusha Foster, who died somewhere between the ages of 30 and 36 on March 19, 1841. Initially buried at Zion Church point, she was eventually re-interred at Nashotah Mission.

Oconomowoc was incorporated as a town in 1844, although residents had to go to Summit to get their mail until 1845. Travel and communication links between the new town and nearby cities were quickly established. The Watertown Plank Road was extended to connect Oconomowoc to the nearby towns of Milwaukee, Waukesha, Pewaukee, and Watertown in 1850. Such infrastructure encouraged further settlement, and by 1853 the town grew to a population of 250, with ten stores, three hotels, one gristmill, and one sawmill (both located near the present Lake Road bridge), and a schoolhouse. The first passenger train from Milwaukee arrived in Oconomowoc on December 14, 1854, as part of the Milwaukee and Watertown Railroad Company's rapidly expanding Milwaukee & Mississippi line.

In the 1870s, Oconomowoc started to become a summer resort town for wealthy families from the Midwest. Large houses were established around the town's lakes, particularly Oconomowoc Lake and Lac La Belle. The population grew so much that Oconomowoc incorporated as a city in 1865, and by 1880 it had a population of 3,000. In August 1899 a professional golf tournament hosted by the Oconomowoc Country Club was won by Harry Turpie.

In 2003, Oconomowoc acquired Pabst Farms from the Town of Summit. Pabst Farms, which had previously been owned by the Pabst family, is being developed as a mixture of commercial and residential property. On April 2, 2008, a gas line exploded just west of downtown, destroying the First Baptist Church on West Wisconsin Avenue. The church, which was built in 1913, was completely destroyed, except for the frame of its bell tower, which later had to be torn down as it was at risk of collapse. The source of the explosion was an old gas line that had been capped off sometime in 1972–1973; it ruptured after having been struck by a backhoe as utility work was being done on Wisconsin Avenue in preparation for reconstruction of the street.

Geography and climate

Oconomowoc is located at 43.10861°N, -88.49694°W (43.108814, −88.497019). It is located in the Lake Country area of Waukesha County. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.18 sqmi, of which 11.54 sqmi is land and 0.64 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 15,759 people, 6,256 households, and 4,270 families living in the city. The population density was 1365.6 PD/sqmi. There were 6,662 housing units at an average density of 577.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.0% White, 0.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.5% of the population.

There were 6,256 households, of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.7% were non-families. Of all households, 27.0% were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the city was 38.6 years. 26.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 14.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 12,382 people, 4,968 households, and 3,293 families living in the city. The population density was 1,845.5 people per square mile (712.5/km2). There were 5,239 housing units at an average density of 780.9 per square mile (301.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.71% White, 0.31% Black or African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.47% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. About 1.65% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Approximately 30.7% of households had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. Some 28.6% 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 2.40 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $71,162, and the median income for a family was $89,233. Males had a median earnings of $60,998 versus $41,389 for females. The per capita income for the city was $33,418. About 1.0% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.8% of those under age 18 and 4.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Oconomowoc schools are served by the Oconomowoc Area School District (OASD). Elementary schools (grades Pre-K through 4th) include: Greenland Elementary, Summit Elementary, Park Lawn Elementary, Meadow View Elementary, and Ixonia Elementary. Oconomowoc has two middle schools, Silver Lake and Nature Hill Intermediate school, which serve students in 5th through 8th grades. These opened for the 2008–2009 year, replacing the older Oconomowoc Middle School. As of the 2018–2019 school year, Oconomowoc High School had 1,715 students.

St. Matthew's Lutheran School is a Christian 3K–8 grade school of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod in Oconomowoc.

Holy Trinity Lutheran School is a Christian 2K–8 grade school of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod in Oconomowoc.

Transportation
Primary automobile transportation is provided by highways 16, 67, and I-94. Highway 16 runs from Pewaukee to La Crosse. The original route passes through downtown Oconomowoc; however, a bypass was built which goes around Lac La Belle to the north. Highway 67 runs from Beloit to Chillton. Interstate 94 provides access to Madison and Milwaukee.

Rail
Amtrak's Empire Builder passenger train passes through, but does not stop in Oconomowoc. The nearest Amtrak train station is Milwaukee Intermodal. Freight rail service is provided by the Soo Line Railroad, an American in-name-only division of the Canadian Pacific Railway.

Oconomowoc has previously had intercity passenger rail and commuter rail service at the Oconomowoc station.

Bus
Bus routes 904 and 905, operated by Waukesha Metro Transit, has its western terminus at the Collins & Cross Parking Lot station. The service offers daily rides between Oconomowoc and Milwaukee.

In popular culture

 * The Wizard of Oz premiered at the Strand Theatre in Oconomowoc on August 12, 1939.

La Belle Cemetery
La Belle Cemetery was the first cemetery in Oconomowoc. Originally called Henshall Place, it opened in 1851 on land that is now part of Fowler Park. It later moved to Walnut Street. When the grounds became overcrowded, Charles Sheldon donated land for a new cemetery, and in 1864 the Wisconsin Legislature approved the transfer of burials from Walnut Street to the current La Belle Cemetery grounds on Grove Street.

Sister cities

 * 🇩🇪 Dietzenbach, Hesse, Germany

Historic landmarks

 * Oconomowoc station

Notable people

 * Henry M. Ackley, Wisconsin State Senator
 * John M. Alberts, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Jill Briscoe, Evangelical author and speaker
 * Stuart Briscoe, Evangelical author and speaker; former senior pastor of Elmbrook Church, the largest church in Wisconsin
 * Timothy T. Cronin, U.S. Attorney
 * Dirk J. Debbink, U.S. Navy Vice Admiral, Chief of Navy Reserve
 * Glenn Derby, NFL player
 * John Derby, NFL player
 * Steven Foti, Wisconsin politician
 * Brian Hagedorn, Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court
 * Byron L. Johnson, U.S. Representative from Colorado
 * Frank Tenney Johnson, painter of the Old American West
 * Lucille Kailer, operatic soprano
 * John Kaiser, NFL player
 * Rebecca Kleefisch, former WISN-TV news anchor and Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin (2011–2019); wife of Joel Kleefisch
 * Jacki Lyden, former NPR reporter and author
 * Curtis Mann, Wisconsin State Senator and businessman
 * Dorothea Rudnick, embryologist
 * Harry G. Snyder, Wisconsin State Representative and Wisconsin Court of Appeals Judge
 * Andy Thompson, MLB player
 * Jane Wiedlin, rhythm guitarist of The Go-Go's, actress
 * Jack Sutte, Second trumpet of the Cleveland Orchestra
 * Charlie Berens, Comedian

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Pewaukee (village), Wisconsin

Pewaukee is a village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 8,238 at the 2020 census. The village is nearly surrounded by the City of Pewaukee. The village was incorporated from what was formerly the Town of Pewaukee, and the remainder of the town later incorporated as a city.

History
The present-day village of Pewaukee was settled in about 1837 by the Deacon Asa Clark of Lunenburg, Vermont, when he erected a hotel, sawmill, and church in this location. Pewaukee became a town in the year 1840, and then a village later in 1876.

Pewaukee is constructed upon aki or (w)aukee, which means "land" or "location" in several Algonquian languages. The significance and outright etymology of the initial syllable of the name is uncertain. Sources in Ojibwe nibiwaki "watery (i.e., swampy) place", Potawatomi pee-wauk-ee-wee-nick "the dusty water" or "lake of shells", and Menominee pee-wau-nau-kee "place of flint" have been suggested, as well as rather less unclear attributed meanings such as "snail lake," "flinty place," and "clean land".

Geography
Pewaukee is located at 43.0825°N, -88.25278°W (43.082659, -88.252842).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 4.53 sqmi, of which, 4.13 sqmi of it is land and 0.40 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 8,166 people, 3,903 households, and 2,043 families living in the village. The population density was 1977.2 PD/sqmi. There were 4,160 housing units at an average density of 1007.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 92.4% White, 1.1% African American, 0.2% Native American, 3.9% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.1% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.5% of the population.

There were 3,903 households, of which 24.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.0% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.7% were non-families. 41.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.87.

The median age in the village was 41.4 years. 20.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.8% were from 25 to 44; 28.5% were from 45 to 64; and 16.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.1% male and 52.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 8,170 people, 3,635 households, and 2,079 families living in the village. The population density was 1,986.2 people per square mile (767.5/km2). There were 3,761 housing units at an average density of 914.3/sq mi (353.3/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 96.19% White, 0.58% Black or African American, 0.22% Native American, 1.80% Asian, 0.35% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. 1.21% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 3,635 households, out of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.8% were non-families. 35.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 22.2% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 37.3% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $53,874, and the median income for a family was $66,940. Males had a median income of $43,284 versus $31,477 for females. The per capita income for the village was $26,656. About 1.2% of families and 2.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.5% of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over.

Business
The village of Pewaukee is home to one of the three locations of Dynex/Rivett Inc., a manufacturer of hydraulic components and systems. It was also home to Necco Stark, formerly Stark Candy Co. The Pewaukee candy location closed on May 30, 2008. Pewaukee is also the home of Logic Design Corporation, the developers of Global Edge Engineering and Manufacturing Software. Another business located in Pewaukee is PM Plastics, a custom injection molding company.

The village is home to the Old Main Street building on Wisconsin Avenue. Opened in 2002 across from the beach on Pewaukee Lake, Old Main Street replicates the charm of a late 1800s building with modern up to date facilities. It is the home of small businesses that include restaurants (Seesters and The Chocolate Factory), a salon, a bakery, a pilates/yoga/barre studio, a bead shop, a home builder, a construction management firm, a recruitment firm (Joel Frank & Associates), and a software company (Logic Design Corporation).

Education
Pewaukee School District serves both the village and the city of Pewaukee, Wisconsin. The district includes four separate buildings all contained in a single-campus environment. The school buildings serve early childhood through 2nd grades, 3rd through 5th, 6th through 8th, and 9th through 12th grades.

WCTC's main campus is located in the village of Pewaukee, Wisconsin. The technical college is part of the 16 technical colleges that make up the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS). WCTC has a small but modern campus in Pewaukee within the heart of the lake country area. While Pewaukee is the main campus for WCTC, it also has a satellite campus in Waukesha.

title: Pewaukee (village), Wisconsin


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Pewaukee, Wisconsin

Pewaukee is a city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. The population was 15,914 at the 2020 census. The Village of Pewaukee, which was incorporated out of the town before it incorporated as a city, is surrounded by the city.

The name of the city of Pewaukee comes from that of the name of the village, which is rather unclear in itself. Many names have been given as to the etymology of the name.

History
The city of Pewaukee was incorporated in 1999, from the parts of the former Town of Pewaukee not included in the Village of Pewaukee.

The town had been established by an act of the Wisconsin Territorial Legislature approved January 13, 1840, eight years before Wisconsin was granted statehood.

When voting took place to decide the county seat for Waukesha County, Waukesha beat out Pewaukee by two votes. At the time, Governor Tyler Novak represented Pewaukee in court.

The Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad (Milwaukee Road) constructed a railroad line through Pewaukee in 1855, followed by the Wisconsin Central Railroad in 1885. These railroads ran through the neighborhood of Duplainville, Wisconsin. Today, these lines are operated by the Canadian Pacific Railway and Canadian National Railway respectively.

Geography
Pewaukee is located at 43.06667°N, -88.25°W (43.0614, −88.2495). It is located in the Lake Country area of Waukesha County.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 21.15 sqmi, of which, 19.50 sqmi is land and 1.65 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 13,195 people, 5,410 households, and 3,883 families residing in the city. The population density was 676.7 PD/sqmi. There were 5,767 housing units at an average density of 295.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.3% White, 1.1% African American, 0.3% Native American, 2.6% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 5,410 households, of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.7% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.2% were non-families. 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.87.

The median age in the city was 45.3 years. 21.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23% were from 25 to 44; 34.2% were from 45 to 64; and 16.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 11,783 people, 4,553 households, and 3,496 families residing in the city. The population density was 541.3 people per square mile (209.0/km2). There were 4,761 housing units at an average density of 218.7 per square mile (84.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.22% White, 0.35% Black or African American, 0.08% Native American, 1.07% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.44% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. Some 1.30% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Approximately 31.5% of households had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.2% were living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.2% were non-families. About 17.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.4% 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 2.93.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.1% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 30.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $75,589, and the median income for a family was $80,163. Males had a median income of $55,810 versus $35,320 for females. The per capita income for the city was $34,851. About 0.6% of families and 1.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.0% of those under age 18 and 2.3% of those age 65 or over.

Business
Pewaukee is the world headquarters of Harken, Inc., a manufacturer of sailboat and yacht gear sold worldwide, especially in the racing segment. The city is also home to RumChata, where it was founded and still manufactured today.

Education
Made up of four separate schools on one campus that encompass early childhood to the 12th grade, Pewaukee Schools surround a central parking lot ornamented with trees and grass. There are two gymnasiums in the high school, two in Horizon Elementary, and one in each of the other school buildings. The district has one football field with a track surrounding it and a soccer field. Pewaukee Lake Elementary school serves students from early childhood to 2nd grade. Horizon Elementary encompasses grades 3 through 5. Asa Clark Middle School educates the 6th through 8th grades. Pewaukee High School (PHS) is the high school, serving grades 9 through 12.

Pewaukee is also home to a sole Roman Catholic grade school: St. Anthony on the Lake. This educational institution serves students in kindergarten through 8th grade.

Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC), part of the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS), has a main campus located in Pewaukee.

Religion
The city is home to one of the largest churches in the Milwaukee area, Spring Creek Church. Other churches include Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Fox River Congregational Church, St. Anthony on the Lake Catholic Church, Gethsemane United Methodist Church, Crossroads Church, Galilee Lutheran Church, St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church, Joy Christian Fellowship Church, and Queen of Apostles Catholic Church.

Pewaukee has four Dharmic temples: the Hindu Temple of Wisconsin and adjacent Jain Temple of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Shirdi Sai, and the BAPS Swaminarayan temple.

Pewaukee Area Historical Society
The Clark House Museum, located in the Village of Pewaukee, was originally a stage coach inn on the Watertown Plank Road that ran from Milwaukee to Watertown. The inn was built by Mosely Clark, the son of Pewaukee's first settler, Asa Clark. The Clark House remained in the Clark family until the death of Marietta Clark Larson, great-granddaughter of Asa, in 1984. In 1992 the Pewaukee Area Historical Society purchased the property.

The museum displays includes exhibits on Native American settlement (with emphasis on the Potawatomi and Waukesha Beach), a popular amusement park on the shore of Pewaukee Lake. Pictures and artifacts portray a way of life from the early 1900s in the village and city. The exhibit building on the Clark House grounds, opened in 2007, houses larger artifacts, including farm machinery and a mail wagon.

Notable people

 * James R. Barnett, Wisconsin legislator
 * Walter G. Caldwell, Wisconsin legislator
 * Howard Engle (1919–2009), physician and lead plaintiff in a landmark lawsuit against the tobacco industry
 * Elihu Enos, Wisconsin educator and legislator
 * Margaret Farrow, Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin
 * Ody J. Fish, Chairman of the Republican Party of Wisconsin
 * Benjamin F. Goss, legislator
 * Chauncey G. Heath, Wisconsin legislator
 * David Koepp, filmmaker
 * Chris McIntosh NFL player
 * Milan Momcilovic, basketball player for the Iowa State Cyclones
 * Charles Henry Morgan, U.S. Representative from Missouri
 * Adam Neylon, Wisconsin legislator and business owner
 * Jessica Powers, Carmelite nun and author
 * Alvin J. Redford, Wisconsin legislator and sheriff
 * John C. Schafer, U.S. Representative
 * Kevin R. Slates, U.S. Navy admiral
 * William Henry Washburn, Wisconsin legislator
 * Derek Watt, fullback for the Pittsburgh Steelers
 * J. J. Watt, defensive end for the Arizona Cardinals
 * T. J. Watt, linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers

Media
Pewaukee, Wisconsin was referenced on the season 5 premiere of House M.D., "Dying Changes Everything".

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Waukesha (village), Wisconsin

Waukesha is a village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 8,457 at the 2020 census. The City of Waukesha is located adjacent to the village.

History
Originally part of the Town of Muskego, the Town of Prairie Village (soon renamed Prairieville) was named after the Native American settlement in that area. The town was renamed in 1847, soon after the new Waukesha County was created from the western portion of Milwaukee County. On January 10, 1852, the settled area once known as Prairieville was separated from the Town of Waukesha, and incorporated as the village (later the city) of Waukesha. The remainder of the town continued to bear the name as well (as is customary in Wisconsin).

On May 12, 2020, the former town of Waukesha incorporated as a village following a referendum where residents voted 9-to-1 in favor of incorporation. The City of Waukesha sued, challenging the legality of the incorporation.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 23.0 square miles (59.5 km2), of which, 22.9 square miles (59.3 km2) of it is land, and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km2) of it (0.44%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 8,596 people, 2,891 households, and 2,494 families residing in the town. The population density was 375.8 people per square mile (145.1/km2). There were 2,945 housing units at an average density of 128.7 per square mile (49.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.17% White, 0.28% Black or African American, 0.12% Native American, 1.12% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.70% from other races, and 0.56% from two or more races. 2.00% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 2,891 households, out of which 42.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 79.2% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.7% were non-families. 11.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.6% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $73,984, and the median income for a family was $77,762. Males had a median income of $54,202 versus $31,968 for females. The per capita income for the town was $27,861. About 0.5% of families and 0.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.1% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Silas Barber, Wisconsin State Representative.
 * Paul Hamm and Morgan Hamm, Olympic gymnasts, who were born in Washburn, Wisconsin, grew up in the village.
 * Joe Schobert, linebacker for the Cleveland Browns.

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Fremont, Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Fremont is a town in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 632 at the 2000 census. The village of Fremont is located within the town. The unincorporated community of Red Banks is located in the town.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 20.1 square miles (52.0 km$2$). 19.1 square miles (49.4 km$2$) of it is land and 1.0 square miles (2.6 km$2$) of it (4.94%) is water.

Demographics
At the 2000 census there were 632 people, 238 households, and 182 families in the town. The population density was 33.1 inhabitants per square mile (12.8/km$2$). There were 278 housing units at an average density of 14.6 per square mile (5.6/km$2$). The racial makeup of the town was 99.84% White and 0.16% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.32%.

Of the 238 households 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.3% were married couples living together, 2.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.5% were non-families. 17.2% of households were one person and 9.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.01.

The age distribution was 24.2% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% 65 or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.5 males.

The median household income was $43,472 and the median family income was $49,000. Males had a median income of $40,139 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,028. About 2.3% of families and 6.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.2% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over.

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Fremont, Wisconsin

Fremont is a village in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. It is surrounded by Town of Fremont. The population was 679 at the 2010 census. Fremont has been referred to as the "White Bass Capital of the World."

History
This area is of the traditional home of the Menominee and Potawatomi peoples. In the Menominee language it is known as Penāēwīkoh, "partridge place". It was ceded by the Menominee to the United States in the 1836 Treaty of the Cedars, following years of negotiations between the Menominee, Ho-Chunk, and United States over how to accommodate the Oneida, Stockbridge-Munsee, and Brothertown peoples who were being removed from New York to Wisconsin. The Potawatomi had been forced to cede all of their lands in Wisconsin in 1833 due to poverty and in spite of their support of the United States in the Black Hawk War.

Now that the United States owned the land, white American settlement could begin in Penāēwīkoh. The Town of Fremont was first settled in the spring of 1849 by D. Gordon. The first paper published was the Fremont Pioneer in 1857. The first church (Presbyterian) was built in 1873. The village of Fremont was organized in 1888.

The story of the "Death of Wau-Ke-John", a war chief of the Menominee, takes place in the summer of 1852 as reported by W. A. Springer "who was in the neighborhood ... and was present at the funeral".

Geography
Fremont is located at 44.26194°N, -88.87°W (44.261991, -88.870059).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.20 sqmi, of which, 1.03 sqmi of it is land and 0.17 sqmi is water.

Wolf River
The Wolf River flows through the middle of the village, with Partridge Lake just upriver. A spawning run of white bass, or sand bass (Morone chrysops), not to be confused with its larger cousin the "striped bass," occurs twice a year - in May around Mother's Day and in late September to early October. Lake sturgeon from Lake Winnebago travel upriver to the Fremont area in spring to spawn. Fremont is known as "the white bass capital of the world".

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 679 people, 305 households, and 200 families living in the village. The population density was 659.2 PD/sqmi. There were 408 housing units at an average density of 396.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.7% White, 0.1% African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.1% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 305 households, of which 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.4% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.72.

The median age in the village was 43.2 years. 20.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.3% were from 25 to 44; 29.7% were from 45 to 64; and 19.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.0% male and 49.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 666 people, 302 households, and 189 families living in the village. The population density was 637.2 people per square mile (244.9/km2). There were 406 housing units at an average density of 388.4 per square mile (149.3/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.80% White, 0.15% Black or African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.15% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. 1.05% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 302 households, out of which 22.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.4% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% 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 2.76.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 18.9% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $51,111. Males had a median income of $37,019 versus $24,375 for females. The per capita income for the village was $20,430. About 5.0% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.0% of those under age 18 and 13.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The Fremont Elementary School, which serves grades PreK-5, on 4.1 acre immediately east of the U.S. Post Office, is part of the Weyauwega-Fremont School District.

St. John’s Lutheran School is a Christian school of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod in Fremont.

Notable people

 * Emil H. Steiger, Wisconsin State Representative and businessman, was born in Fremont.

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Iola (town), Wisconsin

Iola is a town in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 818 at the 2000 census. The Village of Iola is located partially within the town. The ghost town of Petersville was also located in the town.

A car show is hosted every July in Iola. Over 130,000 people attend each year.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 34.5 square miles (89.3 km2), of which 33.6 square miles (87.1 km2) is land and 0.8 square miles (2.2 km2; 2.44%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 818 people, 328 households, and 245 families residing in the town. The population density was 24.3 people per square mile (9.4/km2). There were 455 housing units at an average density of 13.5 per square mile (5.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.53% White, 0.12% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.24% of other races, and 0.98% of two or more races. 1.10% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 328 households, out of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.2% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.3% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 3.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 28.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $44,375, and the median income for a family was $52,031. Males had a median income of $39,773 versus $23,875 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,952. None of the families and 1.7% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no people under eighteen and 8.9% of those over 64.

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Iola, Wisconsin

Iola is a village in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,236 at the 2020 census. The village is bordered by the towns of Iola and Scandinavia. The community was named after a Potawatomi princess.

Geography
Iola is located at 44.50778°N, -89.12861°W (44.507951, -89.128661).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.84 sqmi, of which 1.67 sqmi is land and 0.17 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,301 people, 590 households, and 341 families living in the village. The population density was 779.0 PD/sqmi. There were 677 housing units at an average density of 405.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.5% White, 0.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% of other races, and 0.7% of two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 590 households, of which 23.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.7% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.2% were non-families. 37.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.77.

The median age in the village was 46.8 years. 19.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.1% were from 25 to 44; 25.9% were from 45 to 64; and 26.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 46.3% male and 53.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,298 people, 567 households, and 329 families living in the village. The population density was 757.1 people per square mile (293.1/km2). There were 618 housing units at an average density of 360.5 per square mile (139.5/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.07% White, 0.23% Black or African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.23% of other races, and 1.16% of two or more races. 1.31% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 567 households, out of which 25.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.8% were non-families. 36.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.8% 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 2.87.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 22.7% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 25.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $32,829, and the median income for a family was $45,859. Males had a median income of $32,424 versus $22,031 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,778. About 4.0% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.0% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Iola hosts the annual Iola Car Show with 130,000 attendees, 2,500 show cars, and 4,000 swap spaces.

For years Iola was the home of Krause Publications, a company that has published books for numismatics and other hobbies since March 1972. The Sports Collectors Digest is also published in Iola. Krause Publications was purchased by F + W Publications, which continued to operate it in Iola under the F + W name until the spring of 2018, when F + W Publications moved to Stevens Point, Wis.

Iola is a vibrant community, with numerous restaurants and bars, manufacturers, beauty and arts stores, and professional services. The community is notable as a haven for outdoors enthusiasts.

Education
The Iola-Scandinavia School District serves the area. Iola has a K-6 elementary school, a 7-8 middle school and 9-12 high school. The high school enrolled 197 students in the 2023-24 school year. 22.4% of students participate in either dual-college and high school enrollment programs or trade-based learning.

Notable residents
The following notable people are from or have been associated with Iola, Wisconsin.

Athletes and Sports Personnel

 * Dave Krieg, National Football League quarterback
 * Austen Lane, NFL defensive end and UFC heavyweight fighter
 * Tim Polasek, North Dakota State University head football coach
 * Kristian Welch, NFL linebacker

Politicians

 * Joseph Leean, Wisconsin State Senator
 * Albert L. Osborn, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Barney S. Peterson, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Herman J. Severson, Wisconsin State Senator and jurist

Business and Media

 * Chester L. Krause, founder of Krause Publications
 * John Jackson Miller, New York Times Best Seller List author
 * Clifford Mishler, numismatist and author, former American Numismatic Association President
 * Clifford Thompson, world’s tallest lawyer and the tallest actor to appear in a Hollywood film
 * Stephen Thompson, co-creator of npr Tiny Desk Concert series

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Scandinavia, Wisconsin

Scandinavia is a village in the Town of Scandinavia in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 328 at the 2010 census.

Geography
Scandinavia is located at 44.46139°N, -89.14861°W (44.461513, -89.148659).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.01 sqmi, of which, 0.88 sqmi of it is land and 0.13 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 363 people, 147 households, and 97 families living in the village. The population density was 412.5 PD/sqmi. There were 166 housing units at an average density of 188.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.2% White, 0.6% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.7% from other races, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 147 households, of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.0% were non-families. 27.2% 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 2.47 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the village was 36.5 years. 25.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.9% were from 45 to 64; and 13.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 349 people, 137 households, and 90 families living in the village. The population density was 404.8 people per square mile (156.7/km2). There were 152 housing units at an average density of 176.3 per square mile (68.2/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.57% White, 0.29% Black or African American and 1.15% Native American. 0.00% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 137 households, out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.2% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.6% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.5% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 17.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $42,500, and the median income for a family was $48,125. Males had a median income of $36,339 versus $19,821 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,730. About 10.1% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.1% of those under age 18 and 24.5% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Theodore Holtebeck, Wisconsin State Representative and businessman, lived in Scandinavia before moving to West Bend, Wisconsin.
 * Jonas Swenholt, Wisconsin State Representative and businessman, lived in Scandivania.

title: Scandinavia, Wisconsin


text:
Scandinavia (town), Wisconsin

Scandinavia is a town in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,075 at the 2000 census. The Village of Scandinavia is located within the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 34.2 square miles (88.7 km2), of which, 33.8 square miles (87.5 km2) of it is land and 0.4 square miles (1.2 km2) of it (1.31%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,075 people, 394 households, and 312 families residing in the town. The population density was 31.8 people per square mile (12.3/km2). There were 479 housing units at an average density of 14.2 per square mile (5.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.14% White, 0.19% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 0.09% from other races, and 1.21% from two or more races. 0.47% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 394 households, out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.3% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.6% were non-families. 15.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 29.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $50,882, and the median income for a family was $54,861. Males had a median income of $44,271 versus $21,288 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,166. About 1.6% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.

title: Scandinavia (town), Wisconsin


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Waupaca (town), Wisconsin

Waupaca is a town in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,155 at the 2000 census. The City of Waupaca is located mostly within the town, though it is politically independent. The ghost town of Granite Quarry was also located partially in the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 30.9 square miles (79.9 km2), of which 30.8 square miles (79.7 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2) (0.29%) is water.

Demographics
At the 2000 census, there were 1,155 people, 417 households and 328 families residing in the town. The population density was 37.5 per square mile (14.5/km2). There were 448 housing units at an average density of 14.6 per square mile (5.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.01% White, 0.09% Black or African American, 0.52% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 0.17% from other races, and 0.87% from two or more races. 0.52% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 417 households, of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.9% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.3% were non-families. 15.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.11.

28.1% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 26.1% 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 111.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.9 males.

The median household income was $46,667 and the median family income was $52,222. Males had a median income of $31,534 and females $22,450. The per capita income was $19,843. About 4.7% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.1% of those under age 18 and 1.4% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Gerald K. Anderson, Wisconsin State Assembly legislator
 * Annie Burgstede, actress
 * Arthur J. Plowman, farmer and politician, was born in the town

title: Waupaca (town), Wisconsin


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Waupaca, Wisconsin

Waupaca is a city in and the county seat of Waupaca County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 6,282 at the 2020 census.

The city is located mostly within the Town of Waupaca, and it is politically independent of the town. A portion extends west into the adjacent Town of Farmington, and there is also a noncontiguous area of the city in the Town of Lind to the south. The city is divided into natural areas, city areas, and industrial areas.

History
Native American mound builders lived in the area prior to European settlement. At one time there were 72 earthwork mounds in the area, some of them ancient prehistoric works.

“Waupaca” is an Menominee word, Wāpahkoh, which means Place of Tomorrow Seen Clearly. For more than 10,000 years, the Menominee occupied about 10 million acres, including Waupaca and the Chain O’Lakes area. The Menominee in the Waupaca area moved between large villages on Taylor and Otter Lakes and camps along the falls on the Waupaca River.

In a series of seven treaties, the Menominee ceded their lands to the United States. The final treaty, in 1848, relinquished the last of the Menominee’s land, which included Waupaca.

The first white settlers, five men from Vermont, came to Waupaca looking for “the falls” in 1849. The settlers made camp near the end of what is now North Main Street with plans to harness the power of the falls and establish a community.

By 1852, a post office had been established and the settlement was officially named Waupaca. Waupaca was incorporated as a village on May 4, 1857 by an act of the Wisconsin State Legislature. This act was repealed on April 7, 1862, but revived on June 17 of the same year. Waupaca was incorporated as a city by the legislature on March 5, 1875.

Beginning in the 1960s and continuing to the present, the city has expanded its population and area through annexation.

Geography
Waupaca is located at 44.35472°N, -89.08167°W (44.354922, -89.081775).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.21 sqmi, of which 7.92 sqmi is land and 0.29 sqmi is water.

Transportation
From 1899 to 1926, streetcar service was provided by the Waupaca Electric Light and Railway Company.

Airport

 * KPCZ - Waupaca Municipal Airport

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, the population was 6,282. The population density was 793.2 PD/sqmi. There were 3,066 housing units at an average density of 387.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.3% White, 1.1% Black or African American, 1.0% Asian, 0.6% Native American, 1.4% from other races, and 4.6% from two or more races. Ethnically, the population was 4.0% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 6,069 people, 2,702 households, and 1,356 families residing in the city. The population density was 776.1 PD/sqmi. There were 2,996 housing units at an average density of 383.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.6% White, 0.9% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.

There were 2,702 households, of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.9% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 49.8% were non-families. 42.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.7% 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 2.92.

The median age in the city was 40.1 years. 22.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.7% were from 25 to 44; 24.6% were from 45 to 64; and 20.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 5,676 people, 2,364 households and 1,302 families residing in the city. The population density was 947.0 per square mile (365.9/km2). There were 2,543 housing units at an average density of 424.3 per square mile (163.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.26% White, 0.33% Black or African American, 0.86% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.39% from other races, and 0.88% from two or more races. 3.42% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 2,364 households, of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.5% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.9% were non-families. 38.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 3.01.

Age distribution was 25.4% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 17.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.9 males.

The median household income was $31,095, and the median family income was $45,128. Males had a median income of $32,488 versus $21,651 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,890. About 7.1% of families and 10.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.9% of those under age 18 and 12.0% of those age 65 or over.

Business and industry
Waupaca Foundry is the largest employer in the city, employing over 1500 workers in three plants in or around the city. Most of the employees live within 20 mi of the city. Gusmer Enterprises, Inc., with a manufacturing plant on Ware Street, produces products for the food and beverage, industrial and pharmaceutical markets.

Notable people

 * Edward E. Browne, United States Representative
 * Edward L. Browne, legislator
 * Daniel F. Burnham, legislator
 * George H. Calkins, legislator and physician
 * Clarence Ekstrom, U.S. Navy Vice Admiral
 * Fred R. Fisher, legislator
 * Robert Frederick Froehlke, lawyer and government official
 * Brock Jensen, NFL quarterback
 * Greg Johnson, curler
 * Edwin J. Larson, legislator
 * Alfred R. Lea, legislator
 * Reid F. Murray, United States Representative
 * Clay Perry, writer, coined the word "spelunker"
 * Kevin David Petersen, legislator
 * Brian Rafalski, NHL defensemen
 * Richard E. Peterson, legislator, lawyer
 * Myron Reed, legislator, lawyer
 * Lyall Schwarzkopf, Minnesota state legislator
 * Milan H. Sessions, legislator, lawyer
 * Joseph H. Woodnorth, legislator

Sister cities
Waupaca has two sister cities:
 * 🇩🇪 Hochheim am Main, Hesse, Germany
 * 🇯🇵 Mitoyo, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan

title: Waupaca, Wisconsin


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Weyauwega (town), Wisconsin

Weyauwega is a town in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 627 at the 2000 census. The City of Weyauwega is located mostly within the town, though it is politically independent. The unincorporated communities of Evanswood and Gills Landing are also located in the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 21.8 square miles (56.4 km2), of which, 19.9 square miles (51.5 km2) of it is land and 1.9 square miles (4.9 km2) of it (8.72%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 627 people, 226 households, and 185 families residing in the town. The population density was 31.5 people per square mile (12.2/km2). There were 262 housing units at an average density of 13.2 per square mile (5.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.61% White, 0.16% Black or African American, 0.80% Native American, 0.16% Pacific Islander, and 1.28% from two or more races. 0.80% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 226 households, out of which 41.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.9% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.1% were non-families. 15.9% 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 2.77 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.2% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $46,442, and the median income for a family was $48,875. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $23,333 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,844. About 3.8% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Robert Bloch, writer
 * Louis Bostedo, politician
 * Eliada W. Brown, politician
 * Olin B. Lewis, politician
 * Lorenzo L. Post, politician

title: Weyauwega (town), Wisconsin


text:
Weyauwega, Wisconsin

Weyauwega is a city in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,900 at the 2010 census. The city is located mostly within the Town of Weyauwega, though it is politically independent of the town. Small portions extend north into the adjacent Town of Royalton. The city is commonly referred to as "Wega" by local residents. The name "Weyauwega" is described by the Weyauwega Chamber of Commerce as potentially meaning "Here we rest" in a local indigenous language because the town's origin was a stopping/resting point between two rivers when Native Americans had to portage their canoes. Given the local indigenous culture is described as Menominee the language may be the Menominee language if this etymology for Weyauwega is correct.

European colonist activity in the area began with a small building set up by fur traders, from which the town later grew.

Geography
Weyauwega is located at 44.31667°N, -88.93333°W (44.322, -88.933).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.71 sqmi, of which, 1.58 sqmi is land and 0.13 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,900 people, 746 households, and 473 families living in the city. The population density was 1202.5 PD/sqmi. There were 815 housing units at an average density of 515.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.4% White, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.6% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.1% of the population.

There were 746 households, of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.4% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.6% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the city was 38.2 years. 25.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.9% were from 25 to 44; 23.7% were from 45 to 64; and 17.3% were 65 years of age or older. The sex demographics of the city were 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,806 people, 720 households, and 460 families living in the city. The population density was 1,201.7 people per square mile (464.9/km2). There were 763 housing units at an average density of 507.7 per square mile (196.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.84% White, 0.39% Black or African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.28% from other races, and 1.11% from two or more races. 0.94% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 720 households, out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.4% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.0% were non-families. 29.6% 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 2.39 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,556, and the median income for a family was $42,067. Males had a median income of $32,073 versus $22,609 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,755. About 3.8% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.7% of those under age 18 and 11.5% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation
Weyauwega is located on Wisconsin Highway 110. U.S. Route 10 and Wisconsin Highway 49 are located just south and west of the city. The Yellowstone Trail ran through the city, and its former route is denoted by signs through the downtown and northern portions of the city.

Education
Weyauwega is served by the Weyauwega-Fremont School District, which has an enrollment of about 963 students. The district has a high school, a middle school, and two elementary schools, one in Weyauwega and another in nearby Fremont, Wisconsin.

St. Peter Lutheran School is a 3K-8 grade school of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod in Weyauwega.

History
Weyauwega has been host to the annual event Horse and Buggy Days since 1961. The event celebrates the past significance of the horse and buggy in the community. The event is presented by the Weyauwega Chamber of Commerce and features a parade, music and other activities.

The Waupaca County Fair has been held in Weyauwega since 1874 at the Waupaca County Fairgrounds at the East end of the City of Weyauwega.

In 1996 An 81-car freight train derailed causing a large fire and several explosions from the hazardous materials in the train cars, prompting an evacuation of the town for two weeks until the fires burned out.

Notable people

 * Albert V. Balch, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Lyman E. Barnes, U.S. Representative from Wisconsin
 * Benjamin P. Birdsall, U.S. Representative from Iowa
 * Robert Bloch, Author of the 1959 novel Psycho
 * Mark Block, Chief of Staff for the Herman Cain 2012 presidential campaign
 * Eliada W. Brown, member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
 * George de Rue Meiklejohn, U.S. Representative from Nebraska
 * Sona (Hunter) Mehring, Founder of CaringBridge
 * George S. Merry, South Dakota State Representative
 * William E. Merry, South Dakota state legislator
 * Hallie H. Rowe, member of the Wisconsin State Assembly

title: Weyauwega, Wisconsin


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Coloma, Wisconsin

Coloma is a village in Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 450 at the 2010 census. The village is located within the Town of Coloma. Coloma is home of the annual Coloma Chicken Chew, held at the end of June.

History
The Coloma area was first settled in 1849 by John Drake and a man named Stowe. Stowe stole lumber Drake left in the area when Drake had to leave due to a family illness. Stowe built a tavern with the timber, leaving Drake to build his tavern out of rough hewn logs.

By 1875, the area was known as Ross Corners, after the local postmaster. A railroad between Stevens Point and Portage was soon built, coming through four miles to the east at a spot called Coloma Station. The post office was moved from Ross Corners to Coloma Station, and Ross Corners soon became known as Coloma Corners.

Geography
Coloma is located at 44.03342°N, -89.52108°W (44.033421, -89.521077).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.46 sqmi, all of it land.

Glover Bluff crater, a meteor crater, is located about 4 miles south of Coloma.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 450 people, 184 households, and 120 families residing in the village. The population density was 308.2 PD/sqmi. There were 214 housing units at an average density of 146.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 184 households, of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.8% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the village was 39.6 years. 26% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.9% were from 25 to 44; 25.1% were from 45 to 64; and 19.1% 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 461 people, 185 households, and 128 families residing in the village. The population density was 433.7 people per square mile (167.9/km2). There were 197 housing units at an average density of 185.3 per square mile (71.8/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 99.35% White, 0.22% Pacific Islander, 0.22% from other races, and 0.22% from two or more races. 3.04% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 185 households, out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.8% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.1% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $33,295, and the median income for a family was $38,542. Males had a median income of $30,350 versus $18,214 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,766. About 11.9% of families and 16.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.5% of those under age 18 and 18.2% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Hellen M. Brooks, educator and Wisconsin State Representative, lived in Coloma.
 * Thomas Fearne, farmer and Wisconsin State Senator, lived in Coloma.
 * Frank Ploetz, farmer, businessman, and Wisconsin State Representative, lived in Coloma.
 * Hiram W. Roblier, Wisconsin State Representative, lived in Coloma.

title: Coloma, Wisconsin


text:
Coloma (town), Wisconsin

Coloma is a town in Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 748 at the 2000 census. The coordinates shown are for the Village of Coloma, located within the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 33.3 square miles (86.2 km2), of which, 33.1 square miles (85.7 km2) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.5 km2) of it (0.60%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 748 people, 254 households, and 195 families residing in the town. The population density was 22.6 people per square mile (8.7/km2). There were 500 housing units at an average density of 15.1 per square mile (5.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.59% White, 0.13% Black or African American, 1.20% from other races, and 1.07% from two or more races. 3.61% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 254 households, out of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.9% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.2% were non-families. 19.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 19.8% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 20.6% from 25 to 44, 29.8% from 45 to 64, and 25.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $36,406, and the median income for a family was $39,118. Males had a median income of $35,069 versus $21,786 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,290. About 3.3% of families and 12.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.9% of those under age 18 and 21.2% of those age 65 or over.

title: Coloma (town), Wisconsin


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Hancock, Wisconsin

Hancock is a village in Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 417 at the 2010 census. The village is located within the Town of Hancock.

Geography
Hancock is located at 44.13194°N, -89.51528°W (44.132203, -89.515344).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.12 sqmi, of which 1.07 sqmi of it is land and 0.05 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 417 people, 186 households, and 107 families living in the village. The population density was 389.7 PD/sqmi. There were 251 housing units at an average density of 234.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 94.2% White, 0.5% African American, 0.2% Asian, 4.1% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.0% of the population.

There were 186 households, of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.0% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.5% were non-families. 33.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the village was 45.2 years. 20.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.1% were from 25 to 44; 30% were from 45 to 64; and 20.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 463 people, 193 households, and 121 families living in the village. The population density was 423.3 people per square mile (164.0/km2). There were 254 housing units at an average density of 232.2 per square mile (90.0/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 92.22% White, 1.08% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 4.32% from other races, and 2.16% from two or more races. 8.64% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 193 households, out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.8% were non-families. 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $35,341, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $21,500 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,889. About 5.7% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.4% of those under age 18 and 15.5% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Eleanor Fitzgerald, editor and theater professional.
 * Flora E. Lowry (1879–1933), American anthologist
 * James Franklin Wiley, Wisconsin State Senator.

title: Hancock, Wisconsin


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Hancock (town), Wisconsin

Hancock founded in 1850 is a town in Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 531 at the 2000 census. The Village of Hancock is located within the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 33.8 square miles (87.4 km2), of which, 33.5 square miles (86.6 km2) of it is land and 0.3 square miles (0.8 km2) of it (0.89%) is water. Hancock lies off of Interstate 39 on County Highway V.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 531 people, 211 households, and 147 families residing in the town. The population density was 15.9 people per square mile (6.1/km2). There were 384 housing units at an average density of 11.5 per square mile (4.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 96.80% White, 0.38% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 2.26% from other races, and 0.19% from two or more races. 4.71% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 211 households, out of which 23.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.6% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.9% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 4.1% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 32.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $43,889, and the median income for a family was $45,556. Males had a median income of $32,250 versus $20,500 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,345. None of the families and 3.7% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 8.1% of those over 64.

title: Hancock (town), Wisconsin


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Plainfield (town), Wisconsin

Plainfield is a town in Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 533 at the 2000 census. The village of Plainfield is surrounded by the town. The ghost town of West Plainfield (still the present day site of the Town of Plainfield town hall) is located in the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 34.0 square miles (88.0 km2), of which, 34.0 square miles (87.9 km2) of it is land and 0.03% is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 533 people, 198 households, and 146 families residing in the town. The population density was 15.7 people per square mile (6.1/km2). There were 230 housing units at an average density of 6.8 per square mile (2.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 96.62% White, 0.19% Asian, 3.00% from other races, and 0.19% from two or more races. 9.76% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 198 households, out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.6% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% were non-families. 19.2% 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 2.69 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 115.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $38,462, and the median income for a family was $41,406. Males had a median income of $32,000 versus $19,861 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,432. About 9.1% of families and 11.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.5% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.

title: Plainfield (town), Wisconsin


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Plainfield, Wisconsin

Plainfield is a village in Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States. The village is located almost entirely within the Town of Plainfield. A tiny portion extends into adjacent Town of Oasis. The population was 897 at the 2010 census.

History
When first settled in 1848, the area was called Norwich. Elijah C. Waterman laid out the village in 1849, building mills and attracting new settlers by offering free lots. Waterman later became the village's first postmaster and changed the name to honor his hometown of Plainfield, Vermont.

Geography
Plainfield is located at 44.21167°N, -89.49278°W (44.211943, -89.492803). According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.61 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
At the 2010 census, there were 862 people, 315 households, and 223 families living in the village. The population density was 535.4 PD/sqmi. There were 371 housing units at an average density of 230.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 90.5% White, 0.3% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 7.3% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 18.0%.

Of the 315 households 39.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.2% were non-families. 26.7% of households were one person and 12.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.35.

The median age in the village was 34.4 years. 29.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.2% were from 25 to 44; 24.2% were from 45 to 64; and 12.1% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 899 people, 342 households, and 230 families living in the village. The population density was 692.9 people per square mile (267.0/km$2$). There were 373 housing units at an average density of 287.5 per square mile (110.8/km$2$). The racial makup of the village was 92.21% White, 0.11% Black or African American, 1.11% Asian, 6.23% from other races, and 0.33% from two or more races. Some 17.91% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Of the 342 households 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.3% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.5% were non-families. About 28.7% of households were one person and 14.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.19.

The age distribution was 28.9% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% 65 or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.6 males.

The median household income was $36,328 and the median family income was $43,977. Males had a median income of $29,688 versus $19,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,563. About 8.0% of families and 11.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 14.0% of those age 65 or over.

Culture
Parts of the Werner Herzog film Stroszek were shot nearby.

Notable people

 * Ed Gein, murderer and body snatcher, lived in Plainfield.
 * Sherman Bardwell, Wisconsin State Assembly
 * Charles A. Beggs, Wisconsin State assembly
 * Lyall Beggs, Wisconsin State Assembly
 * Frances Hamerstrom, naturalist and author, lived in Plainfield.
 * Byron Storm, Wisconsin State Assembly
 * John Youngs, Wisconsin State Assembly

title: Plainfield, Wisconsin