Chaseburg, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Chaseburg, Wisconsin
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Location of Chaseburg in Vernon County, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Vernon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.85 sq mi (2.21 km2) |
| • Land | 0.84 sq mi (2.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 284 |
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292 |
| • Density | 346.38/sq mi (133.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-14150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1562965 |
Chaseburg is a small village located in Vernon County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 284 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a unique layout.
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Exploring Chaseburg's Geography
Chaseburg is found at specific map coordinates: 43.655890 degrees North and -91.097095 degrees West. The village covers a total area of about 2.4 square kilometers (0.93 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Upper and Lower Chaseburg
The village is divided into two main parts: "Upper Chaseburg" and "Lower Chaseburg." Upper Chaseburg is where most homes are. You can also find a gas station and a few local gathering spots there.
Lower Chaseburg has fewer homes. It features a public park area with a pond called Tuffy Pond. There are also open spaces for walking and enjoying nature. Before a big flood in 2007, Lower Chaseburg was a busier place. It used to have a bank, a grocery store, and more shops.
Who Lives in Chaseburg?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 125 | — | |
| 1930 | 218 | — | |
| 1940 | 258 | 18.3% | |
| 1950 | 219 | −15.1% | |
| 1960 | 242 | 10.5% | |
| 1970 | 224 | −7.4% | |
| 1980 | 279 | 24.6% | |
| 1990 | 365 | 30.8% | |
| 2000 | 306 | −16.2% | |
| 2010 | 284 | −7.2% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 292 | 2.8% | |
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Population in 2010
According to the census taken in 2010, 284 people lived in Chaseburg. These people lived in 121 different homes, and 75 of these were families. The village had about 133 people per square kilometer (346 people per square mile).
Most of the people living in Chaseburg in 2010 were White (96.5%). A small number of people were Asian or from other backgrounds. About 1.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Chaseburg was about 40.5 years old. About a quarter of the residents were under 18 years old. About 18% of the people were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the population was male (54.2%), and the rest were female (45.8%).
Famous People from Chaseburg
Some notable people have connections to Chaseburg:
- Henry Chase: He was a politician who helped make laws in Wisconsin.
- Joseph W. Hoyt: He was a merchant and also served as a politician in Wisconsin.
See also
In Spanish: Chaseburg (Wisconsin) para niños
