Balsam Lake (town), Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Balsam Lake
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Town
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 Balsam Lake
Location in Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Polk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.2 sq mi (83.5 km2) |
| • Land | 29.7 sq mi (77.0 km2) |
| • Water | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,384 |
| • Density | 42.93/sq mi (16.575/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area codes | 715 & 534 |
Balsam Lake is a town in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States. In the year 2000, about 1,384 people lived there. The Village of Balsam Lake is a smaller community located inside the town. Another small, unincorporated community called Lykens is also part of the town.
About the Land
Balsam Lake covers a total area of about 32.2 square miles (83.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, which is about 29.7 square miles (77.0 square kilometers). The rest, about 2.5 square miles (6.5 square kilometers), is water. This means a good part of the town is covered by lakes or rivers.
Who Lives Here?
In 2000, the town of Balsam Lake had 1,384 residents. These people lived in 529 households. A household is like a home where people live together. Most households were families, with 402 families living in the town.
Population Details
The town had about 46.6 people living in each square mile. There were also many homes available, with about 1,018 housing units. Most people living in Balsam Lake were White. There were also smaller groups of Native American, Asian, and African American residents. Some people were also of Hispanic or Latino background.
Age Groups
The people in Balsam Lake were of different ages.
- About 27.7% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 4.7% were young adults, aged 18 to 24.
- About 29.0% were adults aged 25 to 44.
- About 28.2% were older adults, aged 45 to 64.
- About 10.4% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the town was 39 years.
Education
Students in Balsam Lake attend schools that are part of the Unity School District. This district provides education for children and teens in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Balsam Lake (condado de Polk, Wisconsin) para niños
