Arcadia (town), Wisconsin facts for kids
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Arcadia, Wisconsin
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Arcadia Town Hall
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Trempealeau |
| Area | |
| • Total | 119.0 sq mi (308.3 km2) |
| • Land | 118.8 sq mi (307.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,555 |
| • Density | 13.1/sq mi (5.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-02525 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582706 |
Arcadia is a town located in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 3,737 people lived there. Some smaller communities like Dewey Corners, North Creek, and Tamarack are also part of the town. There were once two other communities, Cortland and Williamsburg, but they are now considered ghost towns.
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Where is Arcadia Located?
Arcadia is in the state of Wisconsin. It covers a total area of about 119 square miles (308.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water.
Who Lives in Arcadia?
In the year 2000, there were 1,555 people living in the town of Arcadia. The town had 569 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of these were families.
Population Details
The population was spread out by age. About 28% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 11.6% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 38 years.
Famous People from Arcadia
Some notable people have come from the town of Arcadia:
- John C. Gaveney was born in Arcadia. He became a state senator in Wisconsin and a judge.
- Anne Pellowski, a well-known writer, educator, and activist, grew up on a farm in the town of Arcadia.
See also
In Spanish: Arcadia (condado de Trempealeau, Wisconsin) para niños
