Centuria, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Centuria, Wisconsin
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Village
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Location of Centuria in Polk County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Polk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.70 sq mi (4.40 km2) |
| • Land | 1.70 sq mi (4.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,230 ft (375 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 948 |
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910 |
| • Density | 535.61/sq mi (206.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-13850 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1562913 |
Centuria is a small village located in Polk County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It is a quiet community where people live and work. In 2020, about 891 people called Centuria home.
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Where is Centuria?
Centuria is located in a part of Wisconsin known for its beautiful nature. The village covers an area of about 1.70 square miles (4.40 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
You can find Centuria along Wisconsin Highway 35 and Polk County Road I. These roads help connect the village to other towns and cities nearby.
Who Lives in Centuria?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 301 | — | |
| 1920 | 358 | 18.9% | |
| 1930 | 435 | 21.5% | |
| 1940 | 411 | −5.5% | |
| 1950 | 521 | 26.8% | |
| 1960 | 551 | 5.8% | |
| 1970 | 632 | 14.7% | |
| 1980 | 711 | 12.5% | |
| 1990 | 790 | 11.1% | |
| 2000 | 865 | 9.5% | |
| 2010 | 948 | 9.6% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 910 | −4.0% | |
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Centuria's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 948 people living in Centuria. These people lived in 414 different homes, and 227 of these were families. The village had about 557 people per square mile.
Many types of households make up Centuria. About 30.9% of homes had children under 18 living there. Also, 33.3% of homes were married couples living together. About 16.6% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the village was about 34.9 years old. About 26.3% of residents were under 18. Also, 15.1% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (48.3%) and females (51.7%).
Famous People from Centuria
- Philip B. Gordon: He was a Roman Catholic priest.
- William Nordeen: He was a diplomat for the United States.
Schools in Centuria
Students in Centuria attend schools that are part of the Unity School District.
See also
In Spanish: Centuria (Wisconsin) para niños
