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'''Elmwood''' is a village in [[Pierce County, Wisconsin|Pierce County]], [[Wisconsin]], along the [[Eau Galle River]]. The population was 841 at the 2000 census.
'''Elmwood''' is a village in [[Pierce County, Wisconsin|Pierce County]], [[Wisconsin]], along the [[Eau Galle River]]. The population was 683 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Census profile: Elmwood, WI |url=http://censusreporter.dokku.censusreporter.org/profiles/16000US5523700-elmwood-wi/ |access-date=April 30, 2024 |website=Census Reporter |language=en}}</ref> down from 817 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].

==History==
A post office called Elmwood has been in operation since 1885.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=WI&county=Pierce |title=Pierce County |publisher=Jim Forte Postal History |access-date=March 17, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150403013907/http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=WI&county=Pierce |archive-date=April 3, 2015 }}</ref> The village was named for a grove of elm trees near the town site.<ref>{{cite book|author=Chicago and North Western Railway Company|title=A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=OspBAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA68|year=1908|page=68}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
Elmwood is located at {{coor dms|44|46|44|N|92|8|57|W|city}} (44.778996, -92.149090){{GR|1}}.
Elmwood is located at {{coord|44|46|44|N|92|8|57|W|type:city}} (44.778996, -92.149090).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the village has a total area of {{convert|1.53|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which, {{convert|1.51|sqmi|sqkm|2}} of it is land and {{convert|0.02|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=November 18, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=January 25, 2012 }}</ref>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the village has a total area of 1.5&nbsp;[[square mile]]s (3.8&nbsp;[[km²]]), all of it land.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{US Census population
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As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 841 people, 343 households, and 218 families residing in the village. The [[population density]] was 568.2 people per square mile (219.4/km²). There were 366 housing units at an average density of 247.3/sq&nbsp;mi (95.5/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.98% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.12% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.24% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.12% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.83% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.71% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.43% of the population.
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|2010= 817
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
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===2010 census===
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There were 343 households out of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.4% were non-families. 32.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.90.
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=November 18, 2012}}</ref> of 2010, there were 817 people, 343 households, and 222 families living in the village. The [[population density]] was {{convert|541.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 379 housing units at an average density of {{convert|251.0|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the village was 98.0% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.1% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.5% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.1% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.7% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 0.5% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 3.1% of the population.


There were 343 households, of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.3% were non-families. 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.82.
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In the village the population was spread out with 22.4% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 23.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 85.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.9 males.

The median age in the village was 43.2 years. 22.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.8% were from 25 to 44; 26% were from 45 to 64; and 21.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

===2000 census===
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 841 people, 343 households, and 218 families living in the village. The population density was {{convert|568.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 366 housing units at an average density of {{convert|247.3|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the village was 97.98% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.12% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.24% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.12% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.83% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.71% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.43% of the population.

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There were 343 households, out of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.4% were non-families. 32.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.90.

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In the village, the population was spread out, with 22.4% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 23.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.9 males.


The median income for a household in the village was $33,558, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $32,375 versus $22,250 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $16,369. About 2.3% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 2.6% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the village was $33,558, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $32,375 versus $22,250 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $16,369. About 2.3% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 2.6% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

==Education==
Elmwood is served by the Elmwood School District, which maintains one school for students in grades K-12.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Elmwood School District|url = http://www.elmwood.k12.wi.us/|website = www.elmwood.k12.wi.us|access-date = October 15, 2015}}</ref> Student organizations include band, choir, student council, Spanish club, forensics, FCCLA, FFA and NHS. Football, volleyball, cross country, dance, boys' basketball, girls' basketball, wrestling, baseball, softball, and track and field are offered at the high school level. The EPC Wolves{{clarify|date=October 2015}} is the newest addition to the Elmwood Athletics Department. The sports included in this co-op are football, cross country, cheerleading, boys' and girls' basketball, and track and field.

==Events==
Elmwood hosts an annual "UFO Days" festival on the final weekend of July. Events are held downtown, at the Elmwood Area School athletic fields, and at the Elmwood Rod and Gun Club. Typical events include a parade, a softball tournament, a fun run, a medallion hunt,{{clarify|date=October 2015}} and live music.

The local interest in UFOs is a result of unexplainable things that have happened around Elmwood. A federal government UFO Working Group investigated Elmwood sightings of unexplained phenomena.<ref>Howard Blum. ''Out There: The Government's Secret Quest for Extraterrestrials''. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1990, pp. 156-201.</ref>

==Notable people==
*[[Tom Tiffany]], Wisconsin politician


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.elmwood.k12.wi.us Elmwood School District]
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==References==
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Latest revision as of 01:01, 16 May 2024

Elmwood, Wisconsin
Village
Location of Elmwood in Pierce County, Wisconsin.
Location of Elmwood in Pierce County, Wisconsin.
Coordinates: 44°46′44″N 92°8′57″W / 44.77889°N 92.14917°W / 44.77889; -92.14917
Country United States
State Wisconsin
CountyPierce
Area
[1]
 • Total1.54 sq mi (3.98 km2)
 • Land1.51 sq mi (3.92 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation
[2]
860 ft (262 m)
Population
 (2010)[3]
 • Total817
 • Estimate 
(2019)[4]
797
 • Density526.07/sq mi (203.11/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)715 & 534
FIPS code55-23700[5]
GNIS feature ID1564582[2]
Websitehttp://www.elmwoodwi.org

Elmwood is a village in Pierce County, Wisconsin, along the Eau Galle River. The population was 683 at the 2020 census,[6] down from 817 at the 2010 census.

History[edit]

A post office called Elmwood has been in operation since 1885.[7] The village was named for a grove of elm trees near the town site.[8]

Geography[edit]

Elmwood is located at 44°46′44″N 92°8′57″W / 44.77889°N 92.14917°W / 44.77889; -92.14917 (44.778996, -92.149090).[9]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.53 square miles (3.96 km2), of which, 1.51 square miles (3.91 km2) of it is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2) is water.[10]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1910585—
19206328.0%
193073716.6%
194082812.3%
1950772−6.8%
19607760.5%
1970737−5.0%
198088520.1%
1990775−12.4%
20008418.5%
2010817−2.9%
2019 (est.)797[4]−2.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[11]

2010 census[edit]

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 817 people, 343 households, and 222 families living in the village. The population density was 541.1 inhabitants per square mile (208.9/km2). There were 379 housing units at an average density of 251.0 per square mile (96.9/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.0% White, 0.1% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.1% of the population.

There were 343 households, of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.9% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.3% were non-families. 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.82.

The median age in the village was 43.2 years. 22.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.8% were from 25 to 44; 26% were from 45 to 64; and 21.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

2000 census[edit]

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 841 people, 343 households, and 218 families living in the village. The population density was 568.2 inhabitants per square mile (219.4/km2). There were 366 housing units at an average density of 247.3 per square mile (95.5/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.98% White, 0.12% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.83% from other races, and 0.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.43% of the population.

There were 343 households, out of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.4% were non-families. 32.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 22.4% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 23.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $33,558, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $32,375 versus $22,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,369. About 2.3% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.6% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education[edit]

Elmwood is served by the Elmwood School District, which maintains one school for students in grades K-12.[12] Student organizations include band, choir, student council, Spanish club, forensics, FCCLA, FFA and NHS. Football, volleyball, cross country, dance, boys' basketball, girls' basketball, wrestling, baseball, softball, and track and field are offered at the high school level. The EPC Wolves[clarification needed] is the newest addition to the Elmwood Athletics Department. The sports included in this co-op are football, cross country, cheerleading, boys' and girls' basketball, and track and field.

Events[edit]

Elmwood hosts an annual "UFO Days" festival on the final weekend of July. Events are held downtown, at the Elmwood Area School athletic fields, and at the Elmwood Rod and Gun Club. Typical events include a parade, a softball tournament, a fun run, a medallion hunt,[clarification needed] and live music.

The local interest in UFOs is a result of unexplainable things that have happened around Elmwood. A federal government UFO Working Group investigated Elmwood sightings of unexplained phenomena.[13]

Notable people[edit]

External links[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
  4. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  5. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  6. ^ "Census profile: Elmwood, WI". Census Reporter. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  7. ^ "Pierce County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on April 3, 2015. Retrieved March 17, 2015.
  8. ^ Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 68.
  9. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  10. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
  11. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  12. ^ "Elmwood School District". www.elmwood.k12.wi.us. Retrieved October 15, 2015.
  13. ^ Howard Blum. Out There: The Government's Secret Quest for Extraterrestrials. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1990, pp. 156-201.
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