Clear Lake, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Clear Lake, Wisconsin
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Village
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Location of Clear Lake in Polk County, Wisconsin
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Polk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.63 sq mi (6.81 km2) |
| • Land | 2.6 sq mi (6.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,171 ft (357 m) |
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| • Total | 1,099 |
| • Density | 422.4/sq mi (163.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
54005
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| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-15275 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582972 |
Clear Lake is a village in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community located next to the Town of Clear Lake. In 2020, the village had a population of 1,099 people. It is situated along U.S. Highway 63.
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Exploring Clear Lake's Location
Clear Lake is found at specific geographic coordinates: 45°15′1″N and 92°16′18″W. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau reports that the village covers a total area of about 2.63 square miles (6.81 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.6 square miles (6.74 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.07 square kilometers), is water.
Understanding Clear Lake's Population
The population of Clear Lake has changed over many years. A "census" is like a big count of all the people living in an area. The U.S. government does a census every ten years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 476 | — | |
| 1900 | 527 | — | |
| 1910 | 498 | −5.5% | |
| 1920 | 689 | 38.4% | |
| 1930 | 733 | 6.4% | |
| 1940 | 670 | −8.6% | |
| 1950 | 695 | 3.7% | |
| 1960 | 724 | 4.2% | |
| 1970 | 721 | −0.4% | |
| 1980 | 899 | 24.7% | |
| 1990 | 932 | 3.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,051 | 12.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,070 | 1.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,099 | 2.7% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, the census counted 1,070 people living in Clear Lake. There were 459 households, which are like homes where people live. Out of these, 282 were families.
The village had about 364 people per square mile. There were also 502 housing units, which are places where people can live, like houses or apartments.
Most of the people in Clear Lake (97.4%) were White. A small number were from other groups, including Native American (0.1%), Asian (0.2%), and people of two or more races (1.4%). About 2.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Looking at the 459 households:
- About 30.5% had children under 18 living with them.
- 42.7% were married couples living together.
- 13.1% were led by a female without a husband present.
- 5.7% were led by a male without a wife present.
- 38.6% were not families (meaning individuals living alone or roommates).
The average household had 2.32 people. The average family had 2.94 people.
Age Groups in Clear Lake
The median age in the village in 2010 was 37.9 years. This means half the people were younger than 37.9, and half were older.
Here's a breakdown of age groups:
- About 25.8% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 7.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 24.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 26.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 16% were 65 years old or older.
The population was almost evenly split between genders: 48.8% male and 51.2% female.
Clear Lake's Culture and Community
Clear Lake has a rich community life.
- There are five Christian churches in the village, representing different types of Christian beliefs.
- The Clear Lake All-Veteran's Memorial is a special place in the Clear Lake Cemetery. It honors 1,700 local veterans on seven large granite monuments.
- Clear Lake High School has celebrated individual state champions in sports like track and field and wrestling.
- The village is also home to a very successful Destination ImagiNation team. This team has won five state championships and two global championships! Destination ImagiNation is a program where kids solve creative challenges.
- In November 2007, a Hollywood movie called Clear Lake, WI was filmed in the area. It starred actor Michael Madsen.
Famous People from Clear Lake
Some well-known individuals have connections to Clear Lake:
- Burleigh Grimes was a famous Major League Baseball pitcher and manager. He played from 1916 to 1935 and is in the Hall of Fame.
- Adam M. Jarchow is a lawyer and politician who has served the area.
- Gaylord Nelson was a very important person. He was a former governor of Wisconsin and a United States senator. He is most famous for starting Earth Day, which is a day to celebrate and protect our planet.
See also
In Spanish: Clear Lake (Wisconsin) para niños
