Brillion, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Brillion, Wisconsin
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Location of Brillion in Calumet County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Calumet |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.16 sq mi (7.41 km2) |
| • Land | 3.10 sq mi (7.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,262 |
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3,538 |
| • Density | 1,082.69/sq mi (418.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
54110
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| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-09725 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1562211 |
Brillion (pronounced BRIL-yən) is a city in Calumet County, Wisconsin, in the United States. As of 2024, about 3,538 people live there. The city is located within the Town of Brillion, but it has its own government.
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History of Brillion
Brillion got its name from a town in Germany called Brilon.
Geography of Brillion
Brillion is located at specific coordinates: 44.175114 degrees north and -88.0661 degrees west.
The city covers a total area of about 7.41 square kilometers (3.16 square miles). Most of this area, about 7.36 square kilometers (3.10 square miles), is land. A small part, about 0.05 square kilometers (0.06 square miles), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 278 | — | |
| 1890 | 582 | 109.4% | |
| 1900 | 855 | 46.9% | |
| 1910 | 998 | 16.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,102 | 10.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,167 | 5.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,200 | 2.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,390 | 15.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,783 | 28.3% | |
| 1970 | 2,588 | 45.1% | |
| 1980 | 2,907 | 12.3% | |
| 1990 | 2,840 | −2.3% | |
| 2000 | 2,937 | 3.4% | |
| 2010 | 3,148 | 7.2% | |
| 2020 | 3,262 | 3.6% | |
| 2024 (est.) | 3,538 | 12.4% | |
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Brillion's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 3,148 people living in Brillion. There were 1,298 households, which are groups of people living together.
The average age of people in the city was 37.8 years old. About 25.5% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 16.2% of the residents were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.4%) and females (50.6%).
Education in Brillion
Brillion High School is the main high school for students in the area.
There is also Trinity Lutheran School. This is a Christian school that teaches students from Pre-Kindergarten up to 8th grade. It is part of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
Images for kids
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Brillion Public Library
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Center of Brillion
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Looking west on U.S. Route 10
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Brillion High School
Famous People from Brillion
- Charles A. Barnard, a politician who served in the Wisconsin State Assembly
- Charles R. Barnard, another politician who served in the Wisconsin State Assembly
- Jill Lajdziak, a business leader who was a general manager for General Motors' Saturn car division
- Isaac N. McComb, a politician who served in the Wisconsin State Assembly
- Gerald L. Miller, a general in the U.S. Marine Corps
- Victor A. Tiedjens, a scientist
See also
In Spanish: Brillion (Wisconsin) para niños
