Auburndale, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Auburndale, Wisconsin
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Location of Auburndale in Wood County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Wood |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.07 sq mi (5.36 km2) |
| • Land | 2.07 sq mi (5.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,230 ft (375 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 702 |
| • Estimate
(2023)
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698 |
| • Density | 321.10/sq mi (123.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip code(s) |
54412
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| Area codes | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-03800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582731 |
Auburndale is a small village in Wood County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a quiet place with a friendly community. The population was 702 people at the 2020 census.
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History of Auburndale
Auburndale was started in 1872. Two brothers, John and Robert Connor, founded the village. Robert Connor's son, William D. Connor, later became the Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin.
There are two ideas about how Auburndale got its name. One story says it was named after the auburn (reddish-brown) hair of the Connor children. Another idea is that the name came from a town called Auburndale, Massachusetts.
Auburndale is also home to WLBL (AM). This is one of the oldest radio stations in the entire United States. It began broadcasting way back in 1923! WLBL was the second station in the Wisconsin Public Radio Network. It helped share programs from WHA (AM) in Madison with listeners in northern Wisconsin.
Geography of Auburndale
Auburndale covers an area of about 2.07 square miles (5.36 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 253 | — | |
| 1900 | 241 | −4.7% | |
| 1910 | 297 | 23.2% | |
| 1920 | 334 | 12.5% | |
| 1930 | 294 | −12.0% | |
| 1940 | 342 | 16.3% | |
| 1950 | 325 | −5.0% | |
| 1960 | 396 | 21.8% | |
| 1970 | 468 | 18.2% | |
| 1980 | 641 | 37.0% | |
| 1990 | 665 | 3.7% | |
| 2000 | 738 | 11.0% | |
| 2010 | 703 | −4.7% | |
| 2020 | 702 | −0.1% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 698 | −0.7% | |
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The population of Auburndale has changed over the years. In 1890, there were 253 people living here. By 2020, the population had grown to 702 people.
2010 Census Information
In 2010, there were 703 people living in Auburndale. Most of the people were White. About 5.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 291 households in the village. Many households had children under 18 living with them. Most families were married couples living together. The average age of people in the village was about 39.7 years old.
Notable People from Auburndale
Some well-known people have connections to Auburndale:
- Robert Connor – He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
- William D. Connor – He served as the Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin.
- Mark Tauscher – He was a football player for the Green Bay Packers.
- Jordan Zimmermann – He is a baseball player who played for the Milwaukee Brewers.
Images for kids
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Looking east in Auburndale
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Sign
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Auburndale Elementary School
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Looking west in downtown Auburndale
See also
In Spanish: Auburndale (Wisconsin) para niños
