Camp Douglas, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Camp Douglas, Wisconsin
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Location of Camp Douglas in Juneau County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Juneau |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 601 |
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623 |
| • Density | 622.38/sq mi (240.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-12350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1562599 |
Camp Douglas is a small village in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States. In 2020, about 647 people lived there. This was a slight increase from 601 people in 2010. Camp Douglas is also home to Volk Field Air National Guard Base, which is an important military facility.
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History of Camp Douglas
Camp Douglas was first set up in 1870. It got its name from a logging camp started by a man named James Douglas. This camp helped provide wood for steam trains. The village has had its own post office since 1873.
Where is Camp Douglas?
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers about 1.01 square miles (2.59 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the village limits.
Who Lives in Camp Douglas?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 225 | — | |
| 1900 | 432 | 92.0% | |
| 1910 | 473 | 9.5% | |
| 1920 | 471 | −0.4% | |
| 1930 | 438 | −7.0% | |
| 1940 | 445 | 1.6% | |
| 1950 | 556 | 24.9% | |
| 1960 | 489 | −12.1% | |
| 1970 | 547 | 11.9% | |
| 1980 | 589 | 7.7% | |
| 1990 | 512 | −13.1% | |
| 2000 | 592 | 15.6% | |
| 2010 | 601 | 1.5% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 623 | 3.7% | |
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In 2010, there were 601 people living in Camp Douglas. These people lived in 244 households, with 161 of them being families. The village had about 595 people per square mile.
The average age of people in the village was about 36 years old. About 27% of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 15% of the people were 65 years or older.
Famous People from Camp Douglas
- George Frohmader: He was a Wisconsin State Representative and a merchant. He also served as the village president and the postmaster in Camp Douglas.
Images for kids
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Castle Rock, near Camp Douglas
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Camp Douglas Village Hall
See also
In Spanish: Camp Douglas (Wisconsin) para niños
