Bloomer (town), Wisconsin facts for kids
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Bloomer, Wisconsin
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 Bloomer, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Chippewa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 47.8 sq mi (123.8 km2) |
| • Land | 47.1 sq mi (121.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,114 ft (340 m) |
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| • Total | 1,050 |
| • Density | 22/sq mi (8.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area codes | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-017-08250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582831 |
| PLSS township | T31N R9W and western 2 miles of T31N R8W |
Bloomer is a small town in Chippewa County, located in the state of Wisconsin in the United States. In 2010, about 1,050 people lived here. This was more than the 926 people who lived there in 2000. It's important to know that there's also a separate city of Bloomer nearby. The city is located south of the town, within the area of Woodmohr.
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About Bloomer's Location
The town of Bloomer is shaped like a rectangle. It measures about 6 miles by 8 miles. You can find it in the northwestern part of Chippewa County. The total area of the town is about 123.8 square kilometers. Most of this area, about 121.9 square kilometers, is land. The rest, about 1.9 square kilometers, is water. A lake called Marsh-Miller Lake is located in the eastern part of the town.
Bloomer's Early History
The first official survey of the Bloomer area happened in July 1847. This survey was done by a team working for the U.S. government. They measured the land into 6-mile squares.
In September 1852, other teams came to mark all the corners of these land sections. They walked through forests and swamps. They used special tools like a chain and a compass to measure everything.
After they finished, the surveyor wrote down what the western six miles of the area were like. He said there was a lot of good timber, like pine, oak, and sugar maple trees. The land was mostly hilly, except for a few small swampy areas. The soil was light, with a thin layer of leaf mold and a rocky or gravelly layer underneath. He also noted that two small creeks started in this area and flowed south.
Who Lives in Bloomer?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 880 | — | |
| 2000 | 926 | 5.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,050 | 13.4% | |
| 2020 (est.) | 1,103 | 5.0% | |
In 2000, there were 926 people living in the town of Bloomer. These people lived in 321 different homes. Out of these homes, 246 were families.
The population density was about 19.7 people for every square mile. Most of the people living in Bloomer were White (99.57%). A small number were Native American (0.11%) or from two or more races (0.32%). About 0.22% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (38.3%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (67.6%) were married couples living together. About 17.8% of all homes were single individuals. About 5.6% of these individuals were 65 years old or older. On average, there were 2.88 people in each home and 3.29 people in each family.
The age of people in Bloomer was spread out. About 30.5% were under 18 years old. About 10.0% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were about 105.8 males.
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See also
- Bloomer, Wisconsin (the city)
