Campbell, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Campbell, Wisconsin
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Town of Campbell Town Hall
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Location of Campbell, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | La Crosse |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.6 sq mi (32.6 km2) |
| • Land | 3.8 sq mi (9.9 km2) |
| • Water | 8.7 sq mi (22.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,284 |
| • Density | 1,148.0/sq mi (443.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-12300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582912 |
| Website | http://www.townofcampbell.com/ |
Campbell is a town located in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States. It's situated on an island in the Mississippi River. In 2020, about 4,284 people lived there. Campbell is part of the larger La Crosse area. Most of the town's residents live on a part of French Island. This island is also partly home to the city of La Crosse, which borders the town of Campbell.
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How Campbell Got Its Name
The town of Campbell was created in 1851. It was named after Erasmus D. Campbell. He was once a Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin, which is a high-ranking political leader in the state.
Today, the town of Campbell is mostly on a large island. This island is surrounded by the Mississippi River, the Black River, and Lake Onalaska. People have always called this area "French Island."
One of the first settlers on the island was Joseph French. He arrived in May 1851. His family came from England. Later, many French-Canadian farmers from Quebec, Canada, also settled on the island. This is another reason why it's called French Island.
Geography of Campbell
Campbell is a town with a total area of about 12.57 square miles (32.556 square kilometers). Most of this area is water. About 3.84 square miles (9.95 square kilometers) is land. The remaining 8.73 square miles (22.6 square kilometers) is water, which is about 69.44% of the total area.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1980 | 4,118 | — |
| 1990 | 4,478 | +8.7% |
| 2000 | 4,410 | −1.5% |
| 2010 | 4,358 | −1.2% |
| 2020 | 4,284 | −1.7% |
In 2000, there were 4,410 people living in Campbell. There were 1,754 households, which are groups of people living together. About 1,266 of these were families. The population density was about 1,148 people per square mile.
Most people in Campbell were White (96.49%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. Some people were from two or more races. A small percentage of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 31.4% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (60.7%) were married couples. The average household had 2.51 people.
The population's age was spread out. About 23.8% were under 18 years old. The median age was 40 years. This means half the people were younger than 40 and half were older.
The average income for a household in Campbell was $44,736. For families, the average income was $55,439. About 5.1% of all people in Campbell lived below the poverty line. This included 8.0% of those under 18.
Economy
The economy in Campbell includes various businesses. One important part is the Cargill grain dock, which helps move grain.
Transportation
The La Crosse Regional Airport is located in the northern part of French Island. This airport helps people travel to and from the area.
Notable People
Some well-known people have connections to Campbell:
- Dan Kapanke is a businessman and a politician. A politician is someone who works in government.
- Ron Kind is a lawyer and also a politician.
