Cochrane, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cochrane, Wisconsin
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Location of Cochrane in Buffalo County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Buffalo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.78 sq mi (2.03 km2) |
| • Land | 0.77 sq mi (2.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 450 |
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| • Density | 531.01/sq mi (204.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-16025 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1563221 |
Cochrane is a small village located in Buffalo County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. In 2010, about 450 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a strong community spirit.
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Where is Cochrane?
Cochrane is located in Wisconsin. The village covers a total area of about 2.03 square kilometers (0.78 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Who Lives in Cochrane?
Population in 2010
In 2010, the village of Cochrane had 450 residents. There were 205 households, which are like homes where people live. About 116 of these were families.
Most people living in Cochrane were White (99.1%). A small number (0.7%) were Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
About 25.9% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (44.9%) were married couples living together. Some households had a single parent.
About 39.5% of all households were made up of individuals living alone. This included 18.6% of people who were 65 years old or older. The average household had 2.20 people. Families were a bit larger, with an average of 2.95 people.
Age and Gender
The average age in Cochrane was 43 years old.
- About 24.9% of residents were under 18.
- 4.3% were between 18 and 24.
- 22.8% were between 25 and 44.
- 26.9% were between 45 and 64.
- 21.1% were 65 or older.
The village had slightly more females (52.4%) than males (47.6%).
Education and Sports
Cochrane is part of the Cochrane-Fountain City School District. The school's sports teams are called the Pirates. They compete in the Dairyland Conference.
The C-FC Pirates have had great success in sports:
- Their boys' cross-country team won the Wisconsin Division III state championship four years in a row (1993 to 1996).
- The girls' cross-country team also won state championships in 1996, 1998, and 1999.
- The girls' volleyball team won six conference championships in a row from 2009 to 2013. They were undefeated in the Dairyland Conference in 2011, 2012, and 2013.
- The girls' softball team won four conference championships in a row from 2009 to 2012.
- In March 2014, the C-FC Pirates' boys' basketball team made their first state appearance for Division 5 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
Famous People from Cochrane
Some notable people who were born or lived in Cochrane include:
- David I. Hammergren (1875–1944), who was a politician. A politician is someone who works in government, making decisions for the community.
Images for kids
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Post office
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Cochrane-Fountain City High School
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Village hall
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Looking north at DOT sign
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Water tower
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Railroad sign
See also
In Spanish: Cochrane (Wisconsin) para niños
