Birnamwood, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Birnamwood, Wisconsin
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Village
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Looking north at downtown Birnamwood
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Location of Birnamwood in Shawano County, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| Counties | Shawano, Marathon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.20 sq mi (5.70 km2) |
| • Land | 2.20 sq mi (5.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,302 ft (397 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 818 |
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782 |
| • Density | 354.97/sq mi (137.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area codes | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-07600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1561822 |
Birnamwood is a small village in Wisconsin, a state in the United States. It is located in both Marathon and Shawano counties. Most of the village is found in Shawano County. In 2010, about 818 people lived here. Birnamwood is also part of the larger Wausau, Wisconsin area.
For a while, until the 1990s, Birnamwood was famous for having the world's largest fiberglass badger statue! A major road, U.S. Route 45, runs right through the village.
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History of Birnamwood
The village got its name from a place in Scotland. It was named after Birnam Wood, a town that is mentioned in William Shakespeare's famous play, Macbeth.
Geography of Birnamwood
Birnamwood is located at coordinates 44°55′52″N 89°12′35″W / 44.93111°N 89.20972°W. This means it's in the northern part of the United States. The village covers a total area of about 2.21 square miles (5.7 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. | %± | |
| 1900 | 475 | — | |
| 1910 | 678 | 42.7% | |
| 1920 | 651 | −4.0% | |
| 1930 | 557 | −14.4% | |
| 1940 | 556 | −0.2% | |
| 1950 | 561 | 0.9% | |
| 1960 | 568 | 1.2% | |
| 1970 | 632 | 11.3% | |
| 1980 | 688 | 8.9% | |
| 1990 | 693 | 0.7% | |
| 2000 | 795 | 14.7% | |
| 2010 | 818 | 2.9% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 782 | −4.4% | |
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Birnamwood in 2010
According to the 2010 census, 818 people lived in Birnamwood. There were 343 homes, with 217 of them being families. The village had about 370 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Birnamwood were White (97.2%). A small number were African American, Native American, or from other backgrounds. About 1.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 30% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (47.5%) were married couples. The average age of people in the village was about 41.5 years old. About 22.6% of residents were under 18.
Notable People from Birnamwood
Some interesting people have come from Birnamwood:
- Benjamin A. Cady was a lawyer and also served as a legislator, helping to make laws.
- Earl W. Schmidt was a farmer who also became a judge and a legislator.
Images for kids
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The sign for Birnamwood
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Traveling on U.S. 45 through Birnamwood
See also
In Spanish: Birnamwood (Wisconsin) para niños
