Almond, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Almond, Wisconsin
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| Motto(s):
"Soar with eagle pride"
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Location within Portage County and Wisconsin
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 Almond, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Almond, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
Almond, Wisconsin
Location in North America
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Portage |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.05 sq mi (2.72 km2) |
| • Land | 1.05 sq mi (2.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,155 ft (352 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 448 |
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432 |
| • Density | 412.21/sq mi (159.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip code |
54909
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| Area code | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-01425 |
| GNIS ID | 1582682 |
Almond is a small village located in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States. In 2010, about 448 people lived there.
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History of Almond
Almond became an official village in 1905. Its story began much earlier with a man named Jacob Meyers. He was from the Mohawk Valley in New York.
Jacob Meyers started a special route for stagecoaches and goods. This route went between Berlin and Stevens Point, Wisconsin. He needed a place for his horses to rest. So, he built a barn and an inn where Almond is today.
In 1848, the U.S. government made a deal with the Menominee Native Americans. This deal opened up land in central Wisconsin for new settlers. A post office was set up at Jacob's stagecoach stop on July 8, 1850. James F. Moore became the postmaster. He was from a village also named Almond in New York. This is how Almond, Wisconsin, got its name!
Geography of Almond
Almond is located in Wisconsin. You can find its exact spot using these coordinates: 44°15′32″N 89°24′25″W / 44.25889°N 89.40694°W.
The United States Census Bureau says the village covers about 1.01 square miles. All of this area is land. There are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
People of Almond
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 487 | — | |
| 1920 | 504 | 3.5% | |
| 1930 | 449 | −10.9% | |
| 1940 | 449 | 0.0% | |
| 1950 | 435 | −3.1% | |
| 1960 | 391 | −10.1% | |
| 1970 | 440 | 12.5% | |
| 1980 | 477 | 8.4% | |
| 1990 | 455 | −4.6% | |
| 2000 | 459 | 0.9% | |
| 2010 | 448 | −2.4% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 432 | −3.6% | |
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Almond's Population in 2010
In 2010, the village of Almond had 448 people living there. These people lived in 174 households. A household is a group of people living in the same home. There were also 119 families.
The population density was about 443.6 people per square mile. This means how many people live in a certain area. Most people in Almond were White (94.0%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 13.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (36.8%) had children under 18. Most households (54.6%) were married couples. About 27.0% of all households were single people living alone. Some of these were people aged 65 or older.
The average age in the village was 35.3 years. About 29.2% of residents were under 18. About 14.1% were 65 or older. The village had slightly more females (51.1%) than males (48.9%).
Education in Almond
Students in Almond go to schools in the Almond-Bancroft School District. This district has three schools: an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school.
Famous People from Almond
Some important people were born in Almond:
- Orestes A. Crowell: He was a Wisconsin State Representative. He was also a farmer and a businessman. In 1905, when Almond became a village, he was its first president.
- Henry Wellcome: He was born in Almond. He later became famous for starting the Wellcome Trust. This is a very large charity that supports health research.
See also
In Spanish: Almond (Wisconsin) para niños
