Brokaw, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Brokaw, Wisconsin
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Village
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| Motto(s):
Rising by the river
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Location of Brokaw in Marathon County, Wisconsin.
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| Country | United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Marathon |
| Incorporated | 1903 |
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| • Type | Former Village |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.21 sq mi (3.13 km2) |
| • Land | 1.03 sq mi (2.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,220 ft (372 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 251 |
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248 |
| • Density | 239.85/sq mi (92.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-09975 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1562231 |
Brokaw was a small village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States. It was part of the Wausau, Wisconsin area. In 2010, about 251 people lived there. Brokaw officially joined with the village of Maine, Wisconsin on October 1, 2018. This means it is no longer a separate village.
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Where is Brokaw Located?
Brokaw is found at 45°1′42″N 89°39′23″W / 45.02833°N 89.65639°W. This location is in central Wisconsin.
The village covered a total area of about 1.23 square miles (3.19 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.07 square miles (2.77 square kilometers), was land. The rest, about 0.16 square miles (0.41 square kilometers), was water.
How Many People Lived in Brokaw?
The number of people living in Brokaw changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population from different census reports:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 458 | — | |
| 1920 | 493 | 7.6% | |
| 1930 | 514 | 4.3% | |
| 1940 | 477 | −7.2% | |
| 1950 | 380 | −20.3% | |
| 1960 | 319 | −16.1% | |
| 1970 | 312 | −2.2% | |
| 1980 | 298 | −4.5% | |
| 1990 | 224 | −24.8% | |
| 2000 | 107 | −52.2% | |
| 2010 | 251 | 134.6% | |
| 2018 (est.) | 245 | −2.4% | |
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Brokaw's Population in 2010
In 2010, the village had 251 people living in 123 homes. About 66 of these were families. The population density was about 235 people per square mile (91 people per square kilometer).
Most people in Brokaw were White (97.6%). A small number were Asian (1.6%) or from other backgrounds. About 2.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 19.5% of homes had children under 18. Many homes (46.3%) were not families. The average home had 2.04 people. The average family had 2.59 people.
The average age in Brokaw was 32.9 years. About 13.9% of residents were under 18. About 15.9% were 65 or older. There were slightly more females (54.2%) than males (45.8%).
The Story of Brokaw
Brokaw started to grow in the early 1900s. In the 1880s, a company called the Wausau Boom Company built a dam on the Wisconsin River. This dam was near where the village is now.
The Village of Brokaw was officially formed in 1903. It grew around the Wausau Paper Mills. The village was named after Norman Brokaw, who owned the paper company.
Famous People from Brokaw
- Red Smith: He was a professional baseball and football player. He also coached football teams like the Georgetown Hoyas and Wisconsin Badgers football team. Later, he became an athletic director at Seton Hall University.
See also
In Spanish: Brokaw (Wisconsin) para niños
