Combined Locks, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Combined Locks, Wisconsin
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Village
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Garner's Creek in Combined Locks
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Location of Combined Locks in Outagamie County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Outagamie |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.91 sq mi (4.93 km2) |
| • Land | 1.72 sq mi (4.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.19 sq mi (0.49 km2) |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,328 |
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3,593 |
| • Density | 2,095.04/sq mi (808.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-16500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1563292 |
| Website | http://www.combinedlocks.org/ |
Combined Locks is a small village located in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 3,328 people lived there. It is part of the larger Appleton, Wisconsin area.
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History of Combined Locks
The name "Combined Locks" comes from the canal locks that were built nearby. These locks are like water elevators that help boats move between different water levels. A post office opened in Combined Locks in 1892. The village itself was officially started in 1920.
Geography of Combined Locks
Combined Locks is located at coordinates 44.2649 degrees North and 88.3120 degrees West.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 1.89 square miles (4.9 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.71 square miles (4.4 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.18 square miles (0.47 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 545 | — | |
| 1940 | 625 | 14.7% | |
| 1950 | 720 | 15.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,421 | 97.4% | |
| 1970 | 2,771 | 95.0% | |
| 1980 | 2,573 | −7.1% | |
| 1990 | 2,190 | −14.9% | |
| 2000 | 2,422 | 10.6% | |
| 2010 | 3,328 | 37.4% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 3,593 | 8.0% | |
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Combined Locks Population in 2010
In 2010, a census counted 3,328 people living in Combined Locks. These people lived in 1,232 households, and 953 of these were families. The village had about 1,946 people per square mile.
Most of the people in the village were White (96.7%). There were also smaller groups of Asian (1.5%), Native American (0.6%), and African American (0.2%) residents. About 2.0% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the village was 38.8 years old.
- About 28.5% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 14.2% of residents were 65 years old or older.
The number of males and females was almost equal, with 50.1% male and 49.9% female.
See also
In Spanish: Combined Locks para niños
