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Saukville, Wisconsin

Saukville is a village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. Located on the Milwaukee River with a district along Interstate 43, the community is a suburb in the Milwaukee metropolitan area. The population was 4,258 at the 2020 census.

Downtown Saukville was the site of a Native American village at the crossroads of two trails before white settlers arrived in the mid-1840s. In its early years, the community was a stagecoach stop on the road from Milwaukee to Green Bay and also grew as a mill and market town serving the dairy farmers of northwestern Ozaukee County. The village incorporated in 1915 and later in the 20th century grew into a suburban community with a manufacturing-based economy. As of 2019, more than 40% of the village's jobs were in manufacturing, with the largest employers being a steel mill as well as several foundries and metal fabricators.

The village and the neighboring Town of Saukville are rich in biodiverse bogs and coniferous swamps, the largest of which is the 2,200-acre Cedarburg Bog State Natural Area. The area's bogs are a habitat for endangered species, many types of birds, and carnivorous plants. Among other landforms, the Cedarburg Bog contains a string bog—a geographic feature that seldom occurs as far south as Wisconsin—which contains many plant species rarely seen outside remote parts of Canada.

History

Saukville was the site of a Native American village at the crossroads of the Milwaukee River and two trails, one of which became the north–south Green Bay Road and the other the east–west Dekora Road. The area was populated centuries before the first European settlers arrived. In the mid-19th century, Increase A. Lapham identified a group of circular mounds near Saukville and found a stone ax. Lapham did not speculate about the age of the artifact or the mounds. An additional artifact of the early Native American presence in the area is the Ozaukee County Birdstone, discovered by a six-year-old farm boy in 1891. While the exact age of the Ozaukee County Birdstone remains uncertain, many birdstones date from a period ranging from 3000 BCE to 500 BCE.

By the early 1800s, the Native Americans in the Saukville area were probably Menominee and Sauk people, who were forced to leave Wisconsin in the 1830s. White settlers arrived in the area around 1845 and began to build along Green Bay Road.

Saukville was part of the town of Port Washington until 1848 when the town of Saukville was established. In that year, William Payne opened a stagecoach inn for travelers on the route from Milwaukee to Green Bay. The Payne Hotel still stands today and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1848, several residents constructed a dam on the Milwaukee River and later built a saw mill and a grist mill. Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, Saukville was a rural community with many dairy farmers.

In 1871, a rail line was constructed in the community. It would eventually become part of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway.

In 1915, the village of Saukville officially incorporated with a vote of 66 in favor and 40 opposed. At that time, the village had a population of 376 people.

In 1945, sixty German prisoners of war from Camp Fredonia in Little Kohler, Wisconsin were contracted to work at Canned Goods, Inc. in the village to make up for the loss of labor due to local men fighting in World War II.

Saukville experienced significant population growth following World War II. Between 1950 and 1980, the village population increased five-times over, from 699 to 3,494. The construction of Interstate 43 in the mid-1960s connected Saukville to other communities, such as Milwaukee and Sheboygan.

Geography

Saukville is located at 43.38111°N, -87.94444°W (43.38137, −87.944578). According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 3.85 sqmi, of which, 3.80 sqmi of it is land and 0.05 sqmi is water. The village perimeter is bordered by the Town of Saukville to the north and west, the Town of Port Washington to the east and southeast and by the Town of Grafton to the south and southwest.

The village is located in the Southeastern Wisconsin glacial till plains that were created by the Wisconsin glaciation during the most recent ice age. Much of the community is located on the Saukville Reef formation, which is part of the Racine Dolomite that stretches through eastern Wisconsin and Illinois. The formation contains Silurian marine fossils, and while much of the rock lies between 25 and 50 feet below the surface, it's exposed at some old quarries in the northern part of the village.

Before white settlers arrived in the area, the Saukville area was an upland forest dominated by American beech and sugar maple trees. There were also white cedars growing along the Milwaukee River, which flows north–south through Saukville. Much of the original forest was cleared to prepare the land for agriculture. The Kurtz Woods State Natural Area in the village, maintained by the Ozaukee Washington Land Trust, has old growth endemic trees and retains the character of the pre-settlement beech-maple forests.

The village is east of the Cedarburg Bog, a 2,200 acre state natural area, which is home to many endangered plant and animal species. Located in the Town of Saukville, the bog contains two lakes, extensive white cedar and tamarack swamps, and the southernmost string bog on Earth. The bog is a habitat for several carnivorous plant species, including bladderworts, pitcher plants, and sundews.

As land development continues to reduce wild areas, wildlife is forced into closer proximity with human communities like Saukville. Large mammals, including white-tailed deer, coyotes, North American river otters and red foxes can be seen in the village. Many birds, including great blue herons and wild turkeys are found in the village.

The region struggles with many invasive species, including the emerald ash borer, common carp, reed canary grass, the common reed, purple loosestrife, garlic mustard, Eurasian buckthorns, and honeysuckles.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,451 people, 1,766 households, and 1,208 families living in the village. The population density was 1171.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,848 housing units at an average density of 486.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.0% White, 0.7% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population.

There were 1,766 households, of which 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.6% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.06.

The median age in the village was 36.7 years. 26.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.4% were from 25 to 44; 28.1% were from 45 to 64; and 8.7% 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 4,068 people, 1,583 households, and 1,104 families living in the village. The population density was 1,366.3 people per square mile (527.1/km2). There were 1,639 housing units at an average density of 550.5 per square mile (212.4/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.42% White, 0.57% Black or African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 0.32% from other races, and 0.93% from two or more races. 2.19% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,583 households, out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 34.8% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 7.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $53,159, and the median income for a family was $62,436. Males had a median income of $41,625 versus $28,583 for females. The per capita income for the village was $22,035. About 1.4% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.4% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

Saukville's early economy was primarily agricultural, and the first major businesses were hydropowered mills on the Milwaukee River as well as other businesses that served the local farmers. In the late 19th century and into the 20th century, dairy farming was a major industry in the Saukville area. As the village grew in the 20th century, the local economy diversified. As of 2019, manufacturing accounted for over 40% of local jobs, with three of the village's largest employers being metal manufacturers. Many of the village's manufacturers are located in the Dekora Woods Business and Industrial Park in north-central Saukville, west of Interstate 43.

Cinema
The Marcus Corporation operates a twelve-auditorium multiplex movie theater in Saukville.

Events
The Saukville Area Historical Society hosts the Crossroads Rendezvous in Peninsula Park on the third weekend in May. The event is an educational reenactment of the annual rendezvous gatherings associated with Wisconsin's 18th and early 19th century fur trade. The event was originally held every year from 1991 to 2006. After a decade-long hiatus, the historical society began hosting the annual event again in 2017.

The village also hosts a farmers market in Veterans Park every Sunday from June through October, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Museums

 * Crossroads Museum: The Saukville Area Historical Society operates the Crossroads Museum, dedicated to Saukville's local history. The museum in housed in a restored firehouse that was built in 1912, and serves as the historical society's headquarters.
 * Ozaukee County Pioneer Village: Located north of the village in the Town of Saukville, Pioneer Village is an open-air museum that preserves twenty-four buildings from the 1840s through the early 1900s, providing a snapshot of village life in early Ozaukee County.

Oscar Grady Public Library
The Oscar Grady Public Library has a collection of physical media, digital resources, and archival photos of the community. It facilitates literacy programs for children and is a member of the Monarch Library System, comprising thirty-one libraries in Ozaukee, Sheboygan, Washington, and Dodge counties.

Religion
Saukville's churches include Living Hope Lutheran Church, which is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America; Parkside Community United Church of Christ; River of Life Lutheran Church, which is a ministry of First Immanuel Lutheran Church of Cedarburg and is affiliated with the Missouri Synod; and St. John XXIII Catholic Church. St. John XXIII Catholic Church formed in 2016 from the merger of Saukville's Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with two churches in Port Washington. The parish also operates a parochial school in Port Washington for students from kindergarten through eighth grade.

Law and government
Saukville is organized as a village governed by an elected village board, comprising a village president and six trustees. The current president is Barb Dickmann, who was first elected to the village board as a trustee in 1999 and has served as president since 2003. The board meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m. in the municipal center. The village's day-to-day operations are managed by a full-time municipal administrator.

As part of Wisconsin's 6th congressional district, Saukville is represented by Glenn Grothman (R) in the United States House of Representatives, and by Ron Johnson (R) and Tammy Baldwin (D) in the United States Senate. Duey Stroebel (R) represents Saukville in the Wisconsin State Senate, and Robert Brooks (R) represents Saukville in the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Saukville Fire Department
Saukville's paid, on-call volunteer fire department operates one fire station on Dekora Street. Jason Laabs serves as the assistant fire chief.

Saukville Police Department
Saukville's police department employs ten sworn officers in addition to Police Chief Robert Meyer and two civilian administrators. The department operates one police station on Green Bay Road.

Education
Saukville is served by the joint Port Washington-Saukville School District. Students attend Saukville Elementary School for kindergarten through fourth grade, Thomas Jefferson Middle School for fifth through eighth grades, and Port Washington High School for ninth through twelfth grades.

The district is governed by a nine-member elected school board, which meets on Mondays at 6 p.m. in the District Office Board Room, 100 W. Monroe Street, Port Washington. The district also has a full-time superintendent: Michael R. Weber.

The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Field Station is a 320-acre nature preserve and laboratory adjacent to the Cedarburg Bog State Natural Area, west of the village. The field station grounds and laboratories are not open to the general public, but are used by university students and faculty to conduct biological and ecological research.

Transportation
Interstate 43 passes through eastern Saukville with access via Exit 96. The junction of Interstate 43 and Wisconsin Highway 57 is located at the village's northeastern municipal boundary.

Saukville has limited public transit compared with larger cities. Ozaukee County and the Milwaukee County Transit System run the Route 143 commuter bus, also known as the "Ozaukee County Express," to Milwaukee via Interstate 43. The bus stops in the Saukville Walmart parking lot, near I-43 Exit 96. The stop is the route's northern terminus. The bus operates Monday through Friday with limited hours corresponding to peak commute times. Ozaukee County Transit Services' Shared Ride Taxi is the public transit option for traveling to sites not directly accessible from the interstate. The taxis operate seven days a week and make connections to Washington County Transit and Milwaukee County Routes 12, 49 and 42u.

One freight rail line passes through the village. Heading south from Saukville, the line is operated by the Wisconsin Central Ltd. railroad, a subsidiary of the Canadian National Railway. Heading north from Saukville, the Wisconsin and Southern Railroad operates the line. The village currently does not have a passenger train station.

Parks and recreation

The Village of Saukville maintains eight municipal parks with baseball and softball fields; basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts; football and soccer fields playgrounds; picnic shelters; and access to the Milwaukee River for fishing and canoeing. The village also facilitates youth baseball and softball leagues.

Additionally, the surrounding Town of Saukville is home to five Ozaukee County Parks on the Milwaukee River, comprising over 200 acres of parkland and including the H. H. Peters Youth Camp and the Ozaukee County Pioneer Village, an open-air museum that preserves twenty-four historic buildings from the 1840s through the early 1900s. The town is also home to four Wisconsin State Natural Areas, including the 2,200-acre Cedarburg Bog, a National Natural Landmark that is the largest and best preserved bog in eastern Wisconsin, and has hiking trails and boardwalks. There are over a dozen publicly and privately owned bogs in the Saukville area that are home to biodiverse ecosystems that are rare in other parts of Wisconsin.

The private, nonprofit Riveredge Nature Center is located at another Wisconsin State Natural Area. The center's 61-acre property includes glacial landforms and diverse wildlife, and the center conducts educational programs throughout the year. The Blue Heron Wildlife Sanctuary is also a private, nonprofit nature center with 92-acres of land. Located north of the village, the sanctuary has hiking trails and wildlife rehabilitation facilities.

The Saukville area has several golf courses. Ozaukee County maintains the public, 18-hole Hawthorne Hills Golf Course adjacent to Hawthorne Hills County Park. The Bog is a private, 18-hole Arnold Palmer Signature Design golf course located east of the Cedarburg Bog in the Town of Saukville.

Notable people

 * Robert Brooks, Wisconsin State Representative and businessman
 * Tom Uttech, artist

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Durand (town), Wisconsin

Durand is a town in Pepin County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 710 at the 2020 census. The City of Durand is located within the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 19.1 square miles (49.4 km2), of which, 18.5 square miles (47.9 km2) of it is land and 0.6 square miles (1.4 km2) of it (2.89%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 694 people, 237 households, and 190 families residing in the town. The population density was 37.5 people per square mile (14.5/km2). There were 245 housing units at an average density of 13.2 per square mile (5.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.14% White, 0.58% Native American and 0.29% Asian. 0.00% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 237 households, out of which 46.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.0% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.8% were non-families. 18.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.33.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 32.1% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $49,375, and the median income for a family was $53,636. Males had a median income of $32,135 versus $22,237 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,878. About 3.7% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.6% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over.

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Durand, Wisconsin

Durand is a city in and the county seat of Pepin County, Wisconsin, United States. Situated on the banks of the Chippewa River approximately 15 mi from its confluence with the Mississippi River, the city borders the Town of Durand. The population was 1,854 at the 2020 census.

History
The Durand area was first settled in 1856 when 21-year-old Miles Durand Prindle came up the river in a keel boat named the "Dutch Lady," and took government land on the site of the present city. Originally named Bear Creek, Durand was incorporated on April 12, 1887.

Geography
Durand is located at 44.62833°N, -91.96167°W (44.628512, -91.961718).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.86 sqmi, of which, 1.75 sqmi is land and 0.11 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,931 people, 838 households, and 509 families living in the city. The population density was 1103.4 PD/sqmi. There were 906 housing units at an average density of 517.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.1% White, 0.5% Native American, 0.2% African American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 838 households, of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.1% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.3% were non-families. 35.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.83.

The median age in the city was 44.2 years. 22.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.7% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 21.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,968 people, 829 households, and 509 families living in the city. The population density was 1,229.4 people per square mile (474.9/km2). There were 876 housing units at an average density of 547.3 per square mile (211.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.93% White, 0.20% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.15% Black or African American, 0.05% Pacific Islander, and 0.51% from two or more races. 0.20% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 829 households, out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.5% were non-families. 35.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 23.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,064, and the median income for a family was $42,260. Males had a median income of $33,000 versus $19,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,103. About 7.6% of families and 9.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over.

Healthcare
AdventHealth Durand is a 25 bed critical access hospital (CAP) located in Durand. The hospital includes a level IV trauma center. There are two primary care clinics in Durand. The ratio of PCPs per 100,000 population in Durand is 20.8 compared to the Wisconsin statewide average of 75.6. Despite a hospital and two primary care clinics, Durand is located in both a mental health and primary care Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) qualifying the area as a medical desert. By the year 2035, Durand is expected to have a 36% deficit in primary care physicians. There are no behavioral health physicians in Durand.

Education
Durand MS/HS High School is the local public middle/high school. Caddie Woodlawn Elementary School educates students from grades Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade in the area.

During the early 1950s, consolidation of schools in Durand and environs resulted in some Catholic institutions serving as public schools, causing controversy and protests from Protestant residents based on the principle of "separation of church and state".

Notable people

 * James Allison - Wisconsin State Representative
 * Thomas Dreier - editor, writer, and publisher
 * Karl J. Goethel - Lawyer and legislator
 * Horace E. Houghton - Washington and Wisconsin state legislator
 * William H. Huntington - Wisconsin State Representative
 * John Morgan - Wisconsin State Representative
 * Helen Parkhurst - American educator
 * Robert L. Pierce - Chairman of the Republican Party of Wisconsin
 * Samuel L. Plummer - Wisconsin State Representative
 * George E. Scott - Wisconsin State Senator
 * George Tarrant Sr. - Wisconsin State Representative and first mayor of Durand
 * Mamre H. Ward - Wisconsin State Representative

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Pepin (town), Wisconsin

Pepin is a town in Pepin County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 580 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Barry Corner, Devils Corner, Hawkins Corner, and Lakeport are located in the town. The unincorporated community of Lund is also partially located within the town.

Laura Ingalls Wilder
The Little House Wayside, the birthplace of Laura Ingalls Wilder, is in the town of Pepin, one mile southeast of Lund. Laura Ingalls Wilder was born here on February 7, 1867.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 52.6 square miles (136.1 km2), of which, 45.4 square miles (117.7 km2) of it is land and 7.1 square miles (18.4 km2) of it (13.55%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 580 people, 232 households, and 168 families residing in the town. The population density was 12.8 people per square mile (4.9/km2). There were 273 housing units at an average density of 6.0 per square mile (2.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.14% White, 0.34% Black or African American, 0.34% Native American, and 0.17% from two or more races. 0.69% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 232 households, out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.4% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.2% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 30.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $44,444, and the median income for a family was $51,053. Males had a median income of $29,722 versus $17,361 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,902. About 4.1% of families and 4.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.1% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.

Government
The Town of Pepin is governed by a town board consisting of a chair and four supervisors. The town assessor is an appointed position.

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Pepin, Wisconsin

Pepin is a village in Pepin County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 837 at the 2010 census. The village is located within the Town of Pepin.

History
By the mid-17th century, the French had begun to send expeditions into Wisconsin via the Great Lakes and Saint Lawrence River. King Louis XIII of France is believed to have granted a huge piece of land in the Upper Mississippi River Valley to two brothers, Etiene Pepin de la Fond and Guillaume dit Tranchemontagne. Two of Guillaume’s sons, Pierre Pepin and Jean Pepin du Cardonnets, later explored and traded in this area, and their surname became attached to the lake, and ultimately to the village and the county.

Geography
Pepin is located at 44.4425°N, -92.14778°W (44.442724, -92.147884).

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 837 people, 399 households, and 226 families living in the village. The population density was 1195.7 PD/sqmi. There were 490 housing units at an average density of 700.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.9% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.4% Asian, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.2% of the population.

There were 399 households, of which 18.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.4% were non-families. 38.3% 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 1.98 and the average family size was 2.58.

The median age in the village was 53.9 years. 14.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.4% were from 25 to 44; 33.8% were from 45 to 64; and 28% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 878 people, 381 households, and 241 families living in the village. The population density was 1,238.1 people per square mile (477.5/km2). There were 430 housing units at an average density of 606.4 per square mile (233.8/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.29% White, 0.11% Black or African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.57% Asian, and 0.68% from two or more races.

There were 381 households, out of which 22.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.2% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.74.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 17.3% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 28.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $36,319, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $31,393 versus $22,875 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,755. About 2.0% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.5% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Nathaniel O. Murray, steamboat owner and Wisconsin state legislator, lived in Pepin.
 * The author Laura Ingalls Wilder was born in the Pepin area, near Lund, Wisconsin, where her family lived. The Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum is in the village. The Little House Wayside is located seven miles northwest of the village, in the town of Pepin.

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Stockholm (town), Wisconsin

Stockholm is a town in Pepin County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 218 at the 2020 census. The Village of Stockholm is located within the town.

History
In 1854, this site at the foot of the Mississippi bluffs was the destination of more than 200 emigrants from the impoverished Bjurtjärn socken, in Värmland, Sweden. The area was surveyed and a plat lay out for a community the Swedish immigrant settlers called Stockholm, the same name as the capital of Sweden. Early industries included fishing and clamming. Commercial fish provided thousands of barrels of Lake Pepin fish for the eastern markets. Clamming provided the raw material for button factories. Twenty years of harvesting diminished the supply, signaling the end of this business. The ice industry began as soon as the Burlington Railroad was completed through Stockholm. It was the only place on Lake Pepin where ice was shipped to the large cities.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 21.7 square miles (56.3 km2), of which, 15.4 square miles (39.8 km2) of it is land and 6.4 square miles (16.5 km2) of it (29.35%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 75 people, 35 households, and 24 families residing in the town. The population density was 4.9 people per square mile (1.9/km2). There were 65 housing units at an average density of 4.2 per square mile (1.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 100.00% White.

There were 35 households, out of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.9% were married couples living together, 2.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.54.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 17.3% under the age of 18, 2.7% from 18 to 24, 18.7% from 25 to 44, 38.7% from 45 to 64, and 22.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $32,250, and the median income for a family was $58,750. Males had a median income of $38,750 versus $19,375 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,329. None of the population or the families were below the poverty line.

title: Stockholm (town), Wisconsin


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Ellsworth (town), Wisconsin

Ellsworth is a town in Pierce County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,064 at the 2000 census. The Village of Ellsworth is located within the town. The unincorporated community of Lawton is also located partially in the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 32.1 square miles (83.1 km$2$), of which, 32.1 square miles (83.1 km$2$) of it is land and 0.03% is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,064 people, 380 households, and 289 families residing in the town. The population density was 33.2 PD/sqmi. There were 391 housing units at an average density of 12.2 per square mile (4.7/km$2$). The racial makeup of the town was 98.78% White, 0.09% Black or African American, 0.66% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.09% from other races. 0.28% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 380 households, out of which 39.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.9% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.9% were non-families. 17.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.5% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $52,188, and the median income for a family was $57,500. Males had a median income of $36,141 versus $24,957 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,363. About 2.5% of families and 3.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.8% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over.

title: Ellsworth (town), Wisconsin


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Ellsworth, Wisconsin

Ellsworth is a village in and the county seat of Pierce County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,348 at the 2020 census. The village is adjacent to the Town of Ellsworth and now incorporates the formerly separate district known as East Ellsworth. The municipality of Ellsworth and its surroundings are slowly becoming incorporated into the Twin Cities Metro Area.

History

Settlement in the area that now comprises the village of Ellsworth began with the arrival of several families in 1857. The village was officially platted in 1862, then incorporated in 1887. The village was initially called Perry, in honor of the War of 1812 hero, Oliver Hazard Perry, but was renamed in 1866 in honor of Col. Elmer E. Ellsworth, the first Union officer to die in the Civil War. A close friend of Pres. Abraham Lincoln, Ellsworth died while removing a highly visible Confederate flag from the roof of a hotel overlooking the Potomac River in Alexandria, Virginia. The incident received national attention, and at least one other town, Ellsworth, Michigan, was named in his honor.

Downtown Ellsworth's location atop a steep hill is the result of an 1861 dispute between Pierce County's two major towns, Prescott and River Falls, over which should be county seat. The compromise reached was to draw lines on a map connecting the corners of the county, northwest to southeast and northeast to southwest. The intersection of these lines at a densely forested site at the top of a ridge determined the placement of the new town. A log building was hastily erected to serve as a courthouse, then replaced by a wood-frame structure about two years later. The current Pierce County Courthouse, built 1905, was designed by the noted St. Paul firm of Buechner & Orth. The structure exhibits characteristics of both the neoclassical and Beaux-Arts styles, topped by a large dome above a five-story hexagonal rotunda.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 3.75 sqmi, all of it land.

Ellsworth is located at 44.7325°N, -92.48°W (44.73261, -92.480177).

Ellsworth is along U.S. Highways 10 and 63, and Wisconsin Highways 65 and 72.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, the population was 3,348. The population density was 881.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,467 housing units at an average density of 386.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 93.2% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 4.5% from two or more races. Ethnically, the population was 3.0% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,284 people, 1,331 households, and 827 families residing in the village. The population density was 875.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,434 housing units at an average density of 382.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.6% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

There were 1,331 households, of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.9% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.9% were non-families. 31.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% 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.

The median age in the village was 35.7 years. 26.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.8% were from 25 to 44; 23.7% were from 45 to 64; and 14.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

2000 income statistics
As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $42,604, and the median income for a family was $51,286. Males had a median income of $36,069 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,661. About 2.6% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.4% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.

East Ellsworth

The steep grades approaching Ellsworth's hilltop location proved an insurmountable challenge to railroad construction. When the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railway ("Omaha Road") surveyed a branch line to the locale in 1885, it bypassed the village and constructed a depot about one mile away at the foot of the grade. The businesses that grew up by the station coalesced into the independent village of East Ellsworth. Although they are now administered as one municipal entity, Ellsworth and East Ellsworth retain separate ZIP codes. The Isabelle River runs through East Ellsworth.

Economy

 * Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery

Cheese Curd Festival
Ellsworth is known as the cheese curd capital of Wisconsin, due to the cheese curds produced by its namesake creamery. The last weekend in June is reserved for a town festival which celebrates the cheese curd.

Notable people

 * Leon D. Case, former Michigan Secretary of State, was born in Ellsworth.
 * William Walter Clark, former member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and Wisconsin State Senate, attended school in Ellsworth.
 * Charles H. Crownhart, former Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, practiced law in Ellsworth.
 * Franklin L. Gilson, Wisconsin State Assembly and jurist, practiced law in Ellsworth.
 * George Thompson, former Attorney General of Wisconsin, was born in Ellsworth.
 * Hans Warner, Wisconsin Secretary of State and Wisconsin State Senator, lived in Ellsworth.
 * Dempster Woodworth, Wisconsin State Senator and physician, lived in Ellsworth.

title: Ellsworth, Wisconsin


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Maiden Rock, Wisconsin

Maiden Rock is a village in Pierce County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 119 at the 2010 census. The village is located within the Town of Maiden Rock.

History
The town is named for a cliff (also called "Maiden Rock") just south of the village. In the Winona legend, the daughter of Dakota Sioux chief Red Wing (for whom the nearby town of Red Wing, Minnesota is named) jumped from this cliff after her lover, a member of the rival Chippewa tribe, was killed by Dakota warriors under orders from Red Wing. A plaque still stands near the base of the cliff, memorializing the village's namesake.

Geography
Maiden Rock is located at 44.56111°N, -92.30944°W (44.561295, -92.309563).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.18 sqmi, of which, 1.17 sqmi of it is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 119 people, 50 households, and 31 families residing in the village. The population density was 101.7 PD/sqmi. There were 81 housing units at an average density of 69.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.6% White, 0.8% Asian, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 50 households, of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.0% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.0% were non-families. 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.81.

The median age in the village was 40.4 years. 24.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.1% were from 25 to 44; 36.2% were from 45 to 64; and 6.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 121 people, 54 households, and 30 families residing in the village. The population density was 107.4 PD/sqmi. There were 79 housing units at an average density of 70.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.17% White and 0.83% Native American. 0.83% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 54 households, out of which 24.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 31.5% were married couples living together, 16.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.4% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% 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 2.77.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $40,625, and the median income for a family was $55,000. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $28,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $22,781. 2.3% of the population lived below the poverty line, including no families, no one under eighteen or over 64.

title: Maiden Rock, Wisconsin


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Maiden Rock (town), Wisconsin

Maiden Rock is a town in Pierce County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 589 at the 2000 census. The Village of Maiden Rock is located within the town. The unincorporated communities of Nerike and Warrentown are located in the town. The unincorporated community of Lund is also partially located within the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 44.1 square miles (114.1 km2), of which, 40.3 square miles (104.5 km2) of it is land and 3.7 square miles (9.7 km2) of it (8.47%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 589 people, 220 households, and 166 families residing in the town. The population density was 14.6 PD/sqmi. There were 256 housing units at an average density of 6.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.45% White, 0.17% Black or African American, 0.51% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.68% from other races, and 1.02% from two or more races. 0.85% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 220 households, out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.5% were married couples living together, 3.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% were non-families. 18.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.5% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $45,278, and the median income for a family was $50,875. Males had a median income of $30,833 versus $25,341 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,553. About 6.8% of families and 11.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.9% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.

title: Maiden Rock (town), Wisconsin


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River Falls (town), Wisconsin

River Falls is a town in Pierce County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,304 at the 2000 census. The City of River Falls is located mostly within the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 44.7 square miles (115.7 km2), all of it land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,304 people, 802 households, and 626 families residing in the town. The population density was 51.6 PD/sqmi. There were 821 housing units at an average density of 18.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.26% White, 0.30% Black or African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.52% from other races, and 0.56% from two or more races. 1.26% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 802 households, out of which 40.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.1% were married couples living together, 4.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.9% were non-families. 14.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 6.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $65,721, and the median income for a family was $71,750. Males had a median income of $45,577 versus $26,328 for females. The per capita income for the town was $26,358. About 2.7% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.0% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

title: River Falls (town), Wisconsin


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River Falls, Wisconsin

River Falls is a city in Pierce and St. Croix counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It is located mostly within the town of River Falls, and adjacent to the town of Kinnickinnic in St. Croix County. River Falls is the most populous city in Pierce County. The population was 16,182 at the 2020 census, with 12,546 residing in Pierce County and 3,636 in St. Croix County. It is part of the Minneapolis–St. Paul metropolitan area and located approximately 30 mi east of the center of that region.

River Falls is the home of the University of Wisconsin–River Falls.

History
The city's first settlers were Joel Foster and his indentured servant, Dick, in 1848. The village was started as Kinnickinnic in 1854 by brothers Nathaniel N. and Oliver S. Powell, who were from St. Lawrence County, New York. At the time, the town and village were also known as Greenwood, but this was changed, as another Greenwood, Wisconsin already existed. The present name comes from the Kinnickinnic River rapids.

On June 23, 1893, a lightning bolt hit the center circus pole at a Ringling Brothers circus performance in River Falls, injuring multiple audience members and performers and killing seven.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.60 sqmi, of which 6.52 sqmi is land and 0.08 sqmi is water.

River Falls lies on the banks of the Kinnickinnic River, a class one trout stream. The South Fork of the Kinnickinnic River runs through the city, dividing the University of Wisconsin-River Falls campus into two sections.

River Falls is along Wisconsin Highways 29, 35, and 65. Other routes include Main Street, Cascade Avenue, and Division Street / County Road M.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 12,560 people, 4,269 households, and 2,335 families living in the city. The population density was 2,524.0 PD/sqmi. There were 4,346 housing units at an average density of 873.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.57% White, 0.53% Black or African American, 0.36% Native American, 1.02% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 0.32% from other races, and 1.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.95%.

Of the 4,269 households 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.7% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.3% were non-families. 27.7% of households were one person and 9.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.98.

The age distribution was 17.9% under the age of 18, 35.1% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 14.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.6% 65 or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.1 males.

The median household income was $41,184 and the median family income was $60,253. Males had a median income of $36,275 versus $27,345 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,667. About 4.4% of families and 14.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.6% of those under age 18 and 11.1% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 15,000 people, 5,150 households, and 2,812 families living in the city. The population density was 2300.6 PD/sqmi. There were 5,449 housing units at an average density of 835.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.8% White, 1.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.5% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8%.

Of the 5,150 households 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.6% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.4% were non-families. 27.1% of households were one person and 8.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age was 24.2 years. 17.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 34.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23% were from 25 to 44; 17% were from 45 to 64; and 8.2% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.8% male and 53.2% female.

2020 census
At the 2020 census, there were 16,182 people and 5,521 households.

Education
School District of River Falls operates public schools. River Falls High School is the district's public high school. Meyer Middle School acts as the district's middle school. There are also 5 public elementary schools in the school district.

River Falls is home to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and a branch of the Chippewa Valley Technical College.

Recreation
The Kinnickinnic River, which flows through the heart of the city and its downtown business district, is a popular recreational attraction in River Falls for fly fishers and kayakers.

On the bluffs of the Kinnickinnic River is Glen Park, a 41-acre park established in 1898. The park has playgrounds, a swimming pool, soccer fields, a softball diamond, basketball courts, horseshoe pits, a gazebo, and several miles of walking trails. The Glen Park Pool was built in 1937 and renovated for its 75th anniversary in 2012. Glen Park's Swinging Bridge offers a view of the South Fork rapids as it enters the Kinnickinnic River. The bridge, a replica of one designed by the Minneapolis Bridge Company and constructed in 1925, is a suspension bridge that spans the South Fork Rapids at the site of the former Cascade Mill and Dam. Below the bridge are fishing, swimming, and picnic spots.

Hoffman Park, located northeast of downtown River Falls, is a 53 acre facility that contains baseball fields, a nine-hole disc golf course, a campsite, a skate park, volleyball courts, and the Tri-Angels Playground. The playground was named after Amara, Sophie, and Cecilia Schaffhausen, who were murdered by their father, Aaron Schaffhausen. The playground, accessible to handicapped children and built with designs referring to the three girls, opened in 2015. It was constructed at a cost of $550,000 by volunteers.

Another attraction is The Falls Theater, a movie theater.

Notable people

 * Aldrich Hazen Ames, C.I.A. counter-intelligence officer and analyst; convicted in 1994 of spying for the Soviet Union and Russia
 * Abraham D. Andrews, Wisconsin State Senator
 * Lynn H. Ashley, Wisconsin State Assembly
 * Jule Berndt, Wisconsin State Assembly
 * William Berndt, Wisconsin State Senator
 * Kevin Black, All American Wrestler and Olympic Coach
 * Ellsworth Burnett, Wisconsin State Assembly
 * Karyn Bye-Dietz, Olympic Gold Medal athlete
 * George W. Chinnock, Wisconsin State Assembly
 * Anna Dodge, actress
 * Michael P. Early, Wisconsin State Assembly
 * J. P. Feyereisen, MLB Relief Pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays
 * Tommy Novak, NHL Player for the Nashville Predators
 * Jim Hall, creator of FreeDOS
 * Sheila Harsdorf, Wisconsin State Senator
 * Nils Pederson Haugen, (1849–1931) U.S. Representative from Wisconsin
 * Jay R. Hinckley, Wisconsin State Assembly
 * Robert P. Knowles, Wisconsin State Senator
 * Warren P. Knowles, Governor of Wisconsin
 * Maria Lamb, Olympic athlete and national champion speedskater
 * Doug Lloyd, NFL player
 * Freeman Lord, Wisconsin State Assembly
 * Landon Lueck, reality TV star and professional cyclist
 * Mark Neumann, U.S. Representative
 * Frank Nye, U.S. Representative from Minnesota
 * Francis Paul Prucha, Roman Catholic priest and educator
 * Heidi "Frankie" Rayder, fashion model
 * Missy Rayder, fashion model
 * Dick Ritger, former professional ten-pin bowler and bowling coach; member of the PBA and USBC Halls of Fame
 * George B. Skogmo, Wisconsin State Senator
 * David F. Swensen, Chief Investment Officer of the Yale University endowment
 * Horace Adolphus Taylor, Wisconsin State Senator
 * Kenneth S. White, Wisconsin State Senator
 * Stanley York, Wisconsin State Assembly
 * Shannon Zimmerman, businessman

title: River Falls, Wisconsin


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Balsam Lake, Wisconsin

Balsam Lake is a village in, and the county seat of Polk County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,009 at the 2010 census. The village is located within the Town of Balsam Lake.

History
The area in and around Balsam Lake was originally inhabited by a large band of Chippewa Indians. They referred to the area as "Innenehinduc," which means "place of the evergreen." This may have been due to the large amount of Canadian Yew, an evergreen shrub, which grew in abundance there.

The town was organized on January 8, 1870, and was named after the lake that lay within its borders. The first businesses included a blacksmith shop, a bank, a creamery, two sawmills, a hardware store, and a general store. Governmental buildings included a courthouse and a log schoolhouse.

Today, Balsam Lake is the home of the Polk County Government Center.

The town celebrates its history, and the history of the United States, with its annual Freedom Festival, which takes place on the Thursday through Sunday surrounding the Fourth of July.

Geography
Balsam Lake is located at 45.45778°N, -92.45472°W (45.45805, -92.454872).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 3.39 sqmi, of which, 2.16 sqmi of it is land and 1.23 sqmi is water.

Wisconsin Highway 46 and Polk County Road I are main routes in the community. U.S. Highway 8 and Wisconsin Highway 65 are nearby.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,009 people, 434 households, and 257 families living in the village. The population density was 467.1 PD/sqmi. There were 732 housing units at an average density of 338.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 94.2% White, 0.9% African American, 2.6% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 434 households, of which 22.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.8% were non-families. 35.9% 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 2.12 and the average family size was 2.66.

The median age in the village was 45 years. 17.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.7% were from 25 to 44; 28.6% were from 45 to 64; and 21.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.5% male and 48.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 950 people, 428 households, and 264 families living in the village. The population density was 469.1 people per square mile (180.7/km2). There were 673 housing units at an average density of 332.3 per square mile (128.0/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 96.00% White, 2.95% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.21% Pacific Islander, and 0.63% from two or more races. 0.42% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 428 households, out of which 20.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.1% were non-families. 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% 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 2.62.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 18.2% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 24.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $34,276, and the median income for a family was $42,708. Males had a median income of $31,397 versus $24,028 for females. The per capita income for the village was $19,576. About 4.8% of families and 7.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.0% of those under age 18 and 10.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education

 * Unity School District

Historic Sites

 * Polk County Courthouse

title: Balsam Lake, Wisconsin


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Balsam Lake (town), Wisconsin

Balsam Lake is a town in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,384 at the 2000 census. The Village of Balsam Lake is located within the town. The unincorporated community of Lykens is also located in the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 32.2 square miles (83.5 km2), of which, 29.7 square miles (77.0 km2) of it is land and 2.5 square miles (6.5 km2) of it (7.76%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,384 people, 529 households, and 402 families residing in the town. The population density was 46.6 people per square mile (18.0/km2). There were 1,018 housing units at an average density of 34.2 per square mile (13.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 96.89% White, 0.29% Black or African American, 1.37% Native American, 0.72% Asian, 0.07% from other races, and 0.65% from two or more races. 0.58% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 529 households, out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.0% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.0% were non-families. 19.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 28.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $45,909, and the median income for a family was $51,319. Males had a median income of $36,759 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the town was $22,248. About 6.0% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.8% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education

 * Unity School District

title: Balsam Lake (town), Wisconsin


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Clayton (village), Wisconsin

Clayton is a village in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 571 at the 2010 census. The village is located within the Town of Clayton.

History
A post office called Clayton has been in operation since 1876. The village was named for Clayton Rodgers, foreman at a local mill.

Geography
Clayton is located at 45.32666°N, -92.17298°W (45.326659, -92.172985).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 3.24 sqmi, of which, 3.11 sqmi of it is land and 0.13 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 571 people, 208 households, and 149 families living in the village. The population density was 183.6 PD/sqmi. There were 225 housing units at an average density of 72.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.0% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.2% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 208 households, of which 48.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.9% were married couples living together, 24.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.4% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.10.

The median age in the village was 29.1 years. 33.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.5% were from 25 to 44; 19.8% were from 45 to 64; and 7.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 507 people, 199 households, and 125 families living in the village. The population density was 162.6 people per square mile (62.7/km2). There were 208 housing units at an average density of 66.7/sq mi (25.7/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.83% White, 1.18% Black or African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.20% Asian, and 0.59% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 199 households, out of which 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.2% were married couples living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.7% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% 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 3.15.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 32.0% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 32.9% from 25 to 44, 15.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $29,135, and the median income for a family was $34,375. Males had a median income of $29,583 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,988. About 10.6% of families and 18.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.2% of those under age 18 and 14.5% of those age 65 or over.

title: Clayton (village), Wisconsin


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Clayton, Polk County, Wisconsin

The Town of Clayton is located in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was reported as 958 in 2020 according to the 2020 US census. The Village of Clayton is distinct and contains its own leadership but shares the same school district (Clayton School District) as the town. The town contains the unincorporated communities of Joel and Richardson.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 33.8 square miles (87.6 km2), of which, 33.2 square miles (86.1 km2) of it is land and 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2) of it (1.80%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2020, there were 958 people, 459 households, and 418 families residing in the town. The population density was 28 people per square mile (10.6/km2). There were 459 housing units. The racial makeup of the town was 95.97% White, 0% Native American, 0% Asian, and 1.93% from two or more races. 2.1% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 360 households, out of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.8% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.9% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 28.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $41,719, and the median income for a family was $47,031. Males had a median income of $27,891 versus $22,656 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,985. About 4.6% of families and 8.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.0% of those under age 18 and 10.9% of those age 65 or over.

title: Clayton, Polk County, Wisconsin


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Clear Lake (town), Wisconsin

Clear Lake is a town in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 800 at the 2000 census. The Village of Clear Lake is located within the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 34.6 square miles (89.6 km$2$), of which, 34.5 square miles (89.4 km$2$) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km$2$) of it (0.23%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 800 people, 276 households, and 211 families residing in the town. The population density was 23.2 people per square mile (8.9/km$2$). There were 290 housing units at an average density of 8.4 per square mile (3.2/km$2$). The racial makeup of the town was 97.62% White, 0.25% Black or African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.62% from other races, and 1.25% from two or more races. 0.88% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 276 households, out of which 37.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.9% were married couples living together, 2.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.2% were non-families. 17.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.31.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $48,542, and the median income for a family was $52,885. Males had a median income of $33,068 versus $20,588 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,009. About 3.2% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.0% of those under age 18 and 2.9% of those age 65 or over.

title: Clear Lake (town), Wisconsin


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Clear Lake, Wisconsin

Clear Lake is a village in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,099 at the 2020 census. The village is adjacent to the Town of Clear Lake along U.S. Highway 63.

Geography
Clear Lake is located at 45.25028°N, -92.27167°W (45.250315, -92.271909).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.63 sqmi, of which, 2.6 sqmi is land and 0.03 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, 1,070 people, 459 households, and 282 families lived in the village. The population density was 363.9 PD/sqmi. The 502 housing units had an average density of 170.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.4% White, 0.1% Native American, 0.2% Asian], 0.9% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 2.8% of the population.

Of the 459 households, 30.5% had children under 18 living with them, 42.7% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.6% were not families. About 33.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.32, and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the village was 37.9 years. About 25.8% of residents were under 18, 7.1% were 18 to 24, 24.5% were 25 to 44, 26.4% were 45 to 64, and 16% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, 1,051 people, 453 households, and 261 families were residing in the village. The population density was 397.1 people per square mile (153.1/km2). The 478 housing units had an average density of 180.6 per square mile (69.6/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.91% White, 0.57% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.57% from other races, and 0.76% from two or more races. About 3.14% of the population were Hispanics or Latinos of any race.

Of the 453 households, 27.4% had children under 18 living with them, 46.6% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.2% were not families. About 36% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.6% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.3, and the average family size was 3.03.

In the village, the age distribution was 24.5% under 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 22.1% who were 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 88.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $32,269, and for a family was $44,219. Males had a median income of $31,313 versus $22,917 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,564. About 4.1% of families and 7.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.1% of those under age 18 and 12.3% of those age 65 or over.

Culture

 * Clear Lake has five Christian churches, representing various denominations.
 * The Clear Lake All-Veteran's Memorial in Clear Lake Cemetery commemorates 1,700 local veterans on seven granite monuments.
 * Clear Lake High School has posted only individual state champions in track and field and wrestling.
 * Clear Lake is home to a five-time state champion and two-time global champion Destination ImagiNation team.
 * In November 2007, a Hollywood film titled Clear Lake, WI, starring Michael Madsen, was filmed in the Clear Lake area.

Notable people

 * Burleigh Grimes - Hall of Fame Major League Baseball pitcher and manager (1916–1935)
 * Adam M. Jarchow - lawyer and politician
 * Gaylord Nelson - former Wisconsin governor and United States senator, founder of Earth Day

title: Clear Lake, Wisconsin


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Luck (town), Wisconsin

Luck is a town in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 881 at the 2000 census. The village of Luck is located within the town. The unincorporated community of West Denmark is located in the town. The unincorporated community of Pole Cat Crossing is also located partially in the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 32.7 square miles (84.6 km2), of which, 32.1 square miles (83.1 km2) of it is land and 0.6 square miles (1.5 km2) of it (1.72%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 881 people, 339 households, and 251 families residing in the town. The population density was 27.5 people per square mile (10.6/km2). There were 400 housing units at an average density of 12.5 per square mile (4.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.07% White, 0.11% Black or African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.34% Asian, and 1.02% from two or more races. 0.57% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 339 households, out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.2% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.7% were non-families. 22.4% 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 2.60 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $40,417, and the median income for a family was $44,659. Males had a median income of $33,571 versus $20,833 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,096. About 6.2% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.1% of those under age 18 and 4.9% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Hans M. Laursen, businessman and Wisconsin State Representative, lived in the town

title: Luck (town), Wisconsin


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Luck, Wisconsin

Luck is a village in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,119 at the 2010 census.

History
Luck was originally two settlements, Luck on Big Butternut Lake, and West Denmark further west, founded by Danish immigrants in 1869 on the north and west shores of Little Butternut Lake and extending out for a few miles. The two settlements knew it was impractical to remain separate entities, but disagreed about which would be the center of town. The railroad settled the issue when it laid tracks near the eastern settlement. Luck was not incorporated until 1905, several years later than most surrounding villages. Luck was once home to the Duncan Toys Company Yo-Yo factory headquarters.

Geography
Luck is located at 45.57028°N, -92.47472°W (45.570499, -92.47476).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.50 sqmi, of which, 1.89 sqmi of it is land and 0.61 sqmi is water.

Luck is along Wisconsin Highways 35 and 48, and Polk County Road N. County Road B is nearby.

Climate
Luck has a humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb), with short, warm summers, and long, very cold winters. Luck has a mean annual temperature of 44.8F. The coldest month is January with an average daily high of 23 degrees and an average daily low of 4 degrees. The warmest month is July with an average daily high of 81 degrees and an average daily low of 59 degrees. Accumulating snowfall can happen anytime from November to April on average.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,119 people, 475 households, and 289 families living in the village. The population density was 592.1 PD/sqmi. There were 567 housing units at an average density of 300.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 475 households, of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.4% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.2% were non-families. 33.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.77.

The median age in the village was 45.6 years. 20.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.9% were from 25 to 44; 27.6% were from 45 to 64; and 23.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,210 people, 500 households, and 308 families living in the village. The population density was 654.2 people per square mile (252.5/km2). There were 572 housing units at an average density of 309.3 per square mile (119.4/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.26% White, 0.74% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.08% from other races, and 0.58% from two or more races. 0.99% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 500 households, out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.2% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 17.8% from 45 to 64, and 24.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $32,138, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $21,343 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,599. About 5.4% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.8% of those under age 18 and 13.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The Luck School District serves the village.

Notable people

 * Matraca Berg, her grandparents had a farm near Luck and her summer visits there inspired the song "Strawberry Wine".
 * Marius Dueholm, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Robert M. Dueholm, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Charles D. Madsen, Wisconsin State Senator
 * Regina Spektor, musician, who spent the summer of 2001 working on a butterfly farm nearby

title: Luck, Wisconsin


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Milltown, Wisconsin

Milltown is a village in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 917 at the 2010 census. The village is located within the Town of Milltown.

Geography
Milltown is located at 45.5275°N, -92.50528°W (45.527684, -92.505386).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.78 sqmi, of which, 1.75 sqmi of it is land and 0.03 sqmi is water.

Milltown is along Wisconsin Highways 35 and 46, and Polk County Road G.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 917 people, 416 households, and 237 families living in the village. The population density was 524.0 PD/sqmi. There were 473 housing units at an average density of 270.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.4% White, 0.3% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.5% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 416 households, of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.3% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.0% were non-families. 36.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% 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 2.79.

The median age in the village was 39.6 years. 24.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.6% were from 25 to 44; 27.5% were from 45 to 64; and 16% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 888 people, 420 households, and 235 families living in the village. The population density was 501.8 people per square mile (193.7/km2). There were 437 housing units at an average density of 246.9 per square mile (95.3/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.18% White, 1.13% Native American, 0.68% from other races, and 1.01% from two or more races. 0.79% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 420 households, out of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.6% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.0% were non-families. 38.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.76.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 22.5% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 23.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $28,309, and the median income for a family was $36,875. Males had a median income of $30,446 versus $22,031 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,284. About 5.2% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.6% of those under age 18 and 15.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education

 * Unity School District

Notable people

 * George A. Nelson, Wisconsin State Representative and farmer, born in Milltown.
 * Howard I. Nelson, Minnesota state legislator and businessman, born in Milltown.
 * Raymond A. Peabody, Wisconsin State Representative and businessman, lived in Milltown; Peabody was a trustee and village president of Milltown.

title: Milltown, Wisconsin


text:
Milltown (town), Wisconsin

Milltown is a town in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,146 at the 2000 census. The village of Milltown is located within the town.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 33.5 square miles (86.7 km2), of which, 31.2 square miles (80.9 km2) of it is land and 2.2 square miles (5.8 km2) of it (6.69%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,146 people, 441 households, and 336 families residing in the town. The population density was 36.7 people per square mile (14.2/km2). There were 811 housing units at an average density of 26.0 per square mile (10.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.78% White, 0.26% Black or African American, 0.87% Native American, and 0.09% from two or more races. 0.44% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 441 households, out of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.3% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.8% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 29.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $46,944, and the median income for a family was $52,946. Males had a median income of $36,912 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,991. About 2.7% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.2% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over.

title: Milltown (town), Wisconsin


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Osceola, Polk County, Wisconsin

Osceola is a town in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,085 at the 2000 census. The village of Osceola is located mostly within the town. The unincorporated community of Nye is also located in the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 36.7 square miles (95.2 km2), of which, 35.0 square miles (90.5 km2) of it is land and 1.8 square miles (4.6 km2) of it (4.87%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,085 people, 744 households, and 596 families residing in the town. The population density was 59.7 people per square mile (23.0/km2). There were 829 housing units at an average density of 23.7 per square mile (9.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.80% White, 0.14% Black or African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.05% from other races, and 0.72% from two or more races. 0.48% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 744 households, out of which 41.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.4% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.8% were non-families. 15.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 30.3% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 33.7% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $55,509, and the median income for a family was $59,688. Males had a median income of $41,200 versus $28,693 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,865. About 1.5% of families and 2.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.2% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Samuel Dresser, farmer and member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, lived here

title: Osceola, Polk County, Wisconsin


text:
Osceola, Wisconsin

Osceola is a village in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,765 at the 2020 census. Located mostly within the Town of Osceola, the village sits on the border with Minnesota, separated by the St. Croix River. It is along Wisconsin Highway 35.

The Village Board has articulated the 10 most significant assets and given them the name "the Power of 10". They are: 1) Schools; 2) Airport (the Osceola Municipal Airfield); 3) Industrial Park; 4) the St. Croix River; 5) the Cascade Falls; 6) Downtown Businesses; 7) Personalization/Historic Feel of Downtown; 8) access to a major population center (Minneapolis/St. Paul Metropolitan Region); 9) Medical Services; Tie for 10/11) Recreational opportunities and the Braves.

History
The village was named after Osceola, chief of the Seminoles.

Tourism
The Village of Osceola was named the Most Charming Small Town in Wisconsin in 2022, by Trips to Discover.

Forbes Magazine has written about some of the things to do during a visit to Osceola.

Business District
The Village of Osceola created a Business Improvement District [(BID)] in 2023.

Geography
Osceola is located at 45.32222°N, -92.69833°W (45.322365, -92.698534). Cascade Falls, a 25 ft waterfall with a 30 ft crest on Osceola Creek, is located in downtown Osceola.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 4.32 sqmi, of which, 4.19 sqmi of it is land and 0.13 sqmi is water.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 2,765 people, and 1,224 households living in the village. There were 1,356 housing units. The racial makeup of the village was 94.1% White, 0.7% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.65% Asian, 1% from other races, and 3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.05% of the population when subtracting those saying they were not in this category. Only 0.2% stated this explicitly. Median Gross rents were $875. 53.2% of the residents were homeowners.

There were 1,224 households, of which 24.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them. 6.4% of households had children were under the age of 5, 14% in the 5 to 14 year range and 4.2% had children ages 15 to 17. 41.5% were married couples family households, 35% had a female householder with no husband present, 13.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.2% were non-families. 45.6% were married (except separated), 9% were widowed, 18.1% were divorced, and 0.4% were separated. 26.9% had never married. 17.3% of the population was 65 years or older. 6.2% were veterans.

The median age in the village was 37.1 years. The average household income was $50,938 and 13.8% of the population was in poverty. 19.4% of the village residents have attained a Bachelor's Degree or higher. Manufacturing was the top industry and employed 31.6% of the labor force. This was followed by education at 19.8%, retail trade at 10.4% and arts/entertainment/recreation at 8.4%.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,568 people, 1,142 households, and 660 families living in the village. The population density was 612.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,289 housing units at an average density of 307.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.0% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 0.9% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 1,142 households, of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.6% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.2% were non-families. 36.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the village was 36.4 years. 26.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.4% were from 25 to 44; 26.6% were from 45 to 64; and 12.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.3% male and 52.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,421 people, 1,002 households, and 615 families living in the village. The population density was 656.9 people per square mile (253.3/km2). There were 1,072 housing units at an average density of 290.9 per square mile (112.2/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.44% White, 0.37% Black or African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.37% from other races, and 1.28% from two or more races. 0.91% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,002 households, out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.9% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.6% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.9% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 32.9% from 25 to 44, 16.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $39,000, and the median income for a family was $45,846. Males had a median income of $33,017 versus $22,453 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,921. About 4.3% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.2% of those under age 18 and 6.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Osceola is served by the Osceola School District. Osceola High School has grades 9-12.

Transportation
L.O. Simenstad Municipal Airport (KOEO), serves the village and surrounding communities. In 2006, a glider club was based there. Osceola Aerosport provides aviation training.

The Soo Line Depot offers train rides on the Osceola and St. Croix Valley Railway.

Museum
The Osceola and St Croix Valley Railway Museum is in Osceola, operating out of the historic 1916 Soo Line Depot. The railway moved to Osceola in 1992.

Notable people

 * Henry Peleg Burdick, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Dougald D. Kennedy, Wisconsin State Representative
 * David E. Paulson, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Horst Rechelbacher, founder of the Aveda Corporation
 * Gustav Stickley, architect and furniture designer
 * Elmer Swenson, viticulturalist

title: Osceola, Wisconsin


text:
St. Croix Falls (town), Wisconsin

St. Croix Falls is a town in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,119 at the 2000 census. The City of St. Croix Falls is located within the town. The unincorporated community of Lamar is located in the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 31.8 square miles (82.4 km2), of which, 30.9 square miles (80.1 km2) of it is land and 0.9 square miles (2.4 km2) of it (2.89%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,119 people, 420 households, and 309 families residing in the town. The population density was 36.2 people per square mile (14.0/km2). There were 538 housing units at an average density of 17.4 per square mile (6.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.48% White, 0.09% Native American, 0.54% Asian, 0.18% from other races, and 0.71% from two or more races. 0.45% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 420 households, out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.5% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 115.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $46,500, and the median income for a family was $52,188. Males had a median income of $37,639 versus $23,864 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,760. About 5.8% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.4% of those under age 18 and 11.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education

 * St. Croix Falls School District
 * Unity School District

title: St. Croix Falls (town), Wisconsin