Blanchard, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Blanchard, Wisconsin
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Location of Blanchard, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Lafayette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.56 sq mi (45.47 km2) |
| • Land | 17.53 sq mi (45.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 925 ft (282 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 264 |
| • Density | 15/sq mi (5.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
53516 (Blanchardville)
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| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-08100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582827 |
Blanchard is a small town located in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 264 people lived there.
The town of Blanchard was started in the 1840s. It was founded by a group from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. This group was led by James Jesse Strang. The town was named after Alvin Blanchard, who owned the land with Cyrus Newkirk.
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Geography of Blanchard, Wisconsin
Blanchard is in the northeast corner of Lafayette County. It shares its northern border with Iowa County. To the east, it borders Green County. The village of Blanchardville is also located in the northeast part of the town.
The total area of Blanchard is about 17.6 square miles (45.5 km2). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.06 km2), is water. The East Branch Pecatonica River flows through the eastern side of the town, heading south.
People of Blanchard
Based on the census from the year 2000, there were 261 people living in Blanchard. These people lived in 96 different homes, and 74 of these were families. The town had about 15 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Blanchard were White (98.47%). A small number were from other backgrounds.
- About 35% of homes had children under 18 living there.
- About 72% of homes were married couples living together.
- About 17% of all homes were single people living alone.
- About 9% of homes had someone 65 years or older living alone.
The average home had about 2.7 people. The average family had about 3 people.
The age of people in Blanchard was spread out:
- About 27% were under 18 years old.
- About 33% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 14% were 65 years or older.
The average age in the town was 37 years old.
The average income for a home in Blanchard was about $48,068 per year. For families, the average income was about $48,295. A small number of families (2.5%) and people (3.1%) lived below the poverty line.
Famous People from Blanchard
- Melvin Olson was a notable person from Blanchard. He was a farmer and a businessman. He also served as a legislator, which means he helped make laws.
See also
In Spanish: Blanchard (Wisconsin) para niños
