Arena, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Arena, Wisconsin
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The view from highway 14 which runs along the edge of the village.
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Location of Arena in Iowa County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Iowa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.16 sq mi (3.00 km2) |
| • Land | 1.15 sq mi (2.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 844 |
| • Density | 728/sq mi (281.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-02575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582707 |
| Website | http://www.villageofarena.net |
Arena is a small village in Iowa County, Wisconsin, USA. In 2020, about 844 people lived there. It is part of the larger Madison area.
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Where is Arena Located?
Arena is found at these coordinates: 43°9′57″N 89°54′26″W / 43.16583°N 89.90722°W. It covers an area of about 1.16 square miles (3.00 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
How Many People Live in Arena?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 266 | — | |
| 1890 | 354 | 33.1% | |
| 1930 | 273 | — | |
| 1940 | 278 | 1.8% | |
| 1950 | 296 | 6.5% | |
| 1960 | 309 | 4.4% | |
| 1970 | 377 | 22.0% | |
| 1980 | 451 | 19.6% | |
| 1990 | 525 | 16.4% | |
| 2000 | 685 | 30.5% | |
| 2010 | 834 | 21.8% | |
| 2020 | 844 | 1.2% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 834 people living in Arena. These people lived in 323 homes. About 220 of these were families.
Most people living in Arena were White (97.8%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 1.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (39%) had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in the village was 33.4 years old.
Schools in Arena
Students in Arena are part of the River Valley School District.
Even though Arena had its own elementary school, it closed in 2018. Now, students from Arena go to school in Spring Green. Spring Green is about 10 miles (16 kilometers) away. The closing of the local school changed things for the community.
Jobs and Economy
In 2018, some people living in Arena worked in Madison, Wisconsin. Madison is a larger city nearby.
Famous People from Arena
- William Henry Brisbane: He was a chaplain who lived in Arena.
- Thomas J. Burns: He was an educator.
- William E. Rowe: He was a miller and also a legislator, meaning he helped make laws.
See also
In Spanish: Arena (Wisconsin) para niños
