Biron, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Biron, Wisconsin
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Location of Biron in Wood County, Wisconsin.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Wood |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.28 sq mi (16.26 km2) |
| • Land | 4.64 sq mi (12.01 km2) |
| • Water | 1.64 sq mi (4.26 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 839 |
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772 |
| • Density | 166.52/sq mi (64.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip code(s) |
54494
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| Area codes | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-07650 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1561824 |
| Website | http://www.bironwisconsin.org |
Biron is a small village located in Wood County, Wisconsin, United States. In 2010, about 839 people lived there. Biron is known for being the home of the ND Paper's Biron Mill, which is a large paper factory.
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Exploring Biron's Past
How Biron Started
The first settlement in Biron began in 1839. It was a sawmill, which is a factory that cuts logs into lumber. A man named Francis X. Biron bought this mill in 1846. He was from Quebec, a province in Canada.
Becoming a Village
Over time, more people came to live near the mill. The area was officially planned out as a community in 1896. Then, in 1910, Biron officially became a village.
Where is Biron Located?
Biron's Geographic Spot
Biron is located in central Wisconsin. You can find its exact spot using coordinates: 44.422492 degrees North and 89.778792 degrees West.
Size and Surroundings
The village of Biron covers a total area of about 6.40 square miles (16.58 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 4.66 square miles (12.07 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1.74 square miles (4.51 square kilometers), is water. This means Biron has rivers or lakes nearby.
Who Lives in Biron?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 286 | — | |
| 1930 | 380 | 32.9% | |
| 1940 | 475 | 25.0% | |
| 1950 | 528 | 11.2% | |
| 1960 | 726 | 37.5% | |
| 1970 | 771 | 6.2% | |
| 1980 | 698 | −9.5% | |
| 1990 | 794 | 13.8% | |
| 2000 | 915 | 15.2% | |
| 2010 | 839 | −8.3% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 772 | −8.0% | |
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Population Details from 2010
In 2010, there were 839 people living in Biron. These people lived in 366 different homes. About 236 of these homes were families.
Most of the people in Biron were White (98.7%). A small number were African American (0.8%) or from two or more races (0.5%). About 0.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Homes and Families
About 23.5% of homes in Biron had children under 18 years old. Many homes (53.3%) were married couples living together. Some homes had a single parent, either a mother (7.1%) or a father (4.1%).
About 29.2% of all homes were individuals living alone. And 15.3% of homes had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves. On average, there were 2.24 people in each home. Families had about 2.76 people.
Age of Residents
The average age of people in Biron in 2010 was 47 years old.
- 19.4% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 20.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 28.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 25.5% were 65 years old or older.
There were slightly more males (50.5%) than females (49.5%) living in the village.
Famous People Connected to Biron
The Nash Family Cottage
A special cottage in Biron, right by the Wisconsin River, was a summer getaway for two important people. These were Philleo Nash and Edith Nash.
Philleo Nash was an advisor to presidents. Edith Nash was a poet and an educator. They lived in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin during the rest of the year. Philleo passed away in 1987, and Edith in 2003.
See also
In Spanish: Biron (Wisconsin) para niños
