Birch Creek, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Birch Creek, Wisconsin
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Location of Birch Creek, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Chippewa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 46.6 sq mi (120.8 km2) |
| • Land | 44.5 sq mi (115.3 km2) |
| • Water | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,194 ft (364 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 495 |
| • Density | 12/sq mi (4.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area codes | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-07525 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582811 |
| PLSS township | T32N R7W and parts of T32N R6W and T32N R8W |
Birch Creek is a small town located in Chippewa County, in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. In 2020, about 495 people lived there. It is known for its natural beauty, with parts of the Chippewa River forming its eastern border.
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Exploring Birch Creek's Location
Birch Creek is found in the northern part of Chippewa County. To its north, it shares a border with Rusk County. The beautiful Chippewa River flows along the eastern edge of the town.
How Big is Birch Creek?
The United States Census Bureau reports that the town covers a total area of about 120.8 square kilometers (about 46.6 square miles). Most of this area, about 115.3 square kilometers (44.5 square miles), is land. The rest, about 5.5 square kilometers (2.1 square miles), is water.
A Look Back at Birch Creek's History
The area that is now Birch Creek was first mapped out in June 1852. This was done by a team working for the U.S. government. They surveyed the land to create accurate maps.
Mapping the Land
Later that year, another team carefully marked all the "section corners" of the township. This means they walked through the forests and swamps, using tools like chains and compasses to measure and mark specific points on the land. This helped to divide the land into smaller, organized sections.
When they finished, the surveyor described the area. He noted that the land was mostly rolling hills and good for farming. He also mentioned that the area had many types of trees, like pine, hemlock, cedar, and tamarack. There were also some small swamps and streams.
Who Lives in Birch Creek?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 500 | — | |
| 2000 | 520 | 4.0% | |
| 2010 | 517 | −0.6% | |
| 2020 (est.) | 540 | 4.4% | |
According to the census from the year 2000, there were 520 people living in Birch Creek. These people made up 212 households, with 157 of them being families. Most of the people living in the town were White.
Families and Age Groups
About 25.9% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (65.6%) were married couples living together. About 22.6% of all households were individuals living alone.
The people in Birch Creek were spread across different age groups:
- 19.6% were under 18 years old.
- 6.0% were between 18 and 24.
- 24.0% were between 25 and 44.
- 30.8% were between 45 and 64.
- 19.6% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in the town was 45 years.
See also
In Spanish: Birch Creek (Wisconsin) para niños
