Butternut, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Butternut, Wisconsin
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Looking south in Butternut
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Location of Butternut in Ashland County, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Ashland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.47 sq mi (3.81 km2) |
| • Land | 1.47 sq mi (3.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,496 ft (456 m) |
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| • Total | 366 |
| • Density | 249.0/sq mi (96.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
54514
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| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-11525 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1562478 |
| Public Transit | Bay Area Rural Transit |
Butternut is a small village located in Ashland County, in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It's a quiet place with a population of 366 people, according to the 2020 census.
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Where is Butternut?
Butternut is located in northern Wisconsin. You can find it at coordinates 46 degrees North latitude and 90 degrees West longitude. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The village covers a total area of about 1.61 square miles (3.81 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Weather in Butternut
Butternut experiences a climate with cold winters and warm summers. In January, the average temperature is around 10.4°F (-12°C), while in July, it's much warmer, averaging about 65.8°F (18.8°C).
The village gets a good amount of rain throughout the year, especially in the summer months. Snowfall is common in winter, with January and December typically seeing the most snow.
Butternut's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 717 | — | |
| 1920 | 618 | −13.8% | |
| 1930 | 604 | −2.3% | |
| 1940 | 669 | 10.8% | |
| 1950 | 522 | −22.0% | |
| 1960 | 499 | −4.4% | |
| 1970 | 453 | −9.2% | |
| 1980 | 438 | −3.3% | |
| 1990 | 416 | −5.0% | |
| 2000 | 407 | −2.2% | |
| 2010 | 375 | −7.9% | |
| 2020 | 366 | −2.4% | |
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The population of Butternut has changed over the years. In 1910, there were 717 people living here. By 2020, the population was 366.
People in Butternut (2010)
In 2010, there were 375 people living in Butternut. These people lived in 180 households, with 103 of those being families.
Most of the people in the village were White (94.1%). There were also Native American residents (2.7%) and people from other backgrounds. About 1.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the village was 41.5 years old. About 22.9% of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 16.8% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.1%) and females (49.9%).
Education in Butternut
Students in Butternut attend schools within the Butternut School District. This district serves the local area, providing education for the village's children and teens.
Getting Around
For public transportation, bus service is available in Butternut. This service is provided by Bay Area Rural Transit, helping residents travel to different places.
Famous People from Butternut
Some notable people have connections to Butternut:
- Charles Drechsler was a mycologist, someone who studies fungi. He was born on a farm near Butternut.
- Carl L. Klein was an important person in Illinois state government, serving as a state representative.
