Birch, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Birch, Wisconsin
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Location of Birch, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Lincoln |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.12 sq mi (93.54 km2) |
| • Land | 35.66 sq mi (92.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.46 sq mi (1.20 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,503 ft (458 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 594 |
| • Density | 17/sq mi (6.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area codes | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-07500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582810 |
Birch is a small town located in Lincoln County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 594 people lived there. The community of Irma is also found within the town of Birch.
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Where is Birch, Wisconsin Located?
Birch is in the eastern part of Lincoln County. It is about 12 miles (19 km) north of Merrill. Merrill is the main city and county seat for Lincoln County.
How to Get to Birch
U.S. Route 51 runs through the western side of Birch. This highway goes through Irma, a community within the town. You can take Route 51 south to Merrill or north to Tomahawk, which is about 9 miles (14 km) away.
What is Birch's Size?
The town of Birch covers a total area of about 36.1 square miles (93.5 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 35.6 square miles (92.3 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.5 square miles (1.2 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Birch?
In the year 2000, there were 801 people living in Birch. The town had 179 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of these households were families.
How Many Young People Live in Birch?
A large part of the population in Birch is young. In 2000, over half of the people living in the town were under 18 years old. The average age of people in Birch was 18 years. This means it's a town with many kids and teenagers!
See also
In Spanish: Birch (Wisconsin) para niños
