Bagley, Wisconsin facts for kids
- There is also the Town of Bagley in Oconto County, Wisconsin.
Quick facts for kids
Bagley, Wisconsin
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BNSF Railway runs through town
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Location of Bagley in Grant County, Wisconsin.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Grant |
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| • Type | Village |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.74 sq mi (1.91 km2) |
| • Land | 0.72 sq mi (1.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 356 |
| • Density | 481/sq mi (186.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-04250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1561083 |
| Website | https://www.villageofbagley.com |
Bagley is a small village in Grant County, Wisconsin. It is located right on the Upper Mississippi River. About 356 people lived here in 2020.
Bagley is a popular place to visit in the summer. Its population can become four times bigger during the warmer months! The village was named after Alfred and Mary Bagley, who owned the land where it was built.
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History of Bagley
The land that became Bagley first belonged to Mary Bagley. In 1884, a train company called the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad built a train station there. Later that same year, a company bought the land. They planned out the village, making it an official settlement.
The 2007 Storm
On July 18, 2007, Bagley was hit by a very strong thunderstorm. It rained about 7 inches (178 mm) in a short time! This storm was part of a big weather system that brought a lot of rain and lightning.
Normally small streams, like Glass Hollow Creek, turned into fast-moving rivers. They carried a lot of debris, which caused water to back up into the village. Luckily, no one was hurt. About 50 people had to leave their homes by boat because of the flooding. Almost every home and business in Bagley was damaged. Even with all the damage, the village did not get money from the federal government to help with repairs.
Geography of Bagley
Bagley is located at specific coordinates: 42.902764 degrees North and -91.100714 degrees West.
The village covers a total area of about 0.74 square miles (1.91 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 0.72 square miles (1.86 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water.
Population Facts
The number of people living in Bagley has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from different census counts:
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| 1920 | 315 | — | |
| 1930 | 284 | −9.8% | |
| 1940 | 293 | 3.2% | |
| 1950 | 329 | 12.3% | |
| 1960 | 275 | −16.4% | |
| 1970 | 271 | −1.5% | |
| 1980 | 317 | 17.0% | |
| 1990 | 306 | −3.5% | |
| 2000 | 339 | 10.8% | |
| 2010 | 379 | 11.8% | |
| 2020 | 356 | −6.1% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 379 people living in Bagley. There were 185 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 18.9% of these households had children under 18. Many households were married couples living together.
The average age of people in the village was about 53.9 years old. About 17.2% of the residents were under 18. Many people were 45 years or older, with 28.8% being 65 or older. The village had slightly more males (52.5%) than females (47.5%).
Famous People from Bagley
- Thornton Kipper was a baseball player who was born in Bagley. He also went to high school there.
See also
In Spanish: Bagley (Wisconsin) para niños
