De Soto, Wisconsin facts for kids
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De Soto, Wisconsin
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Location of De Soto in Crawford County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| Counties | Vernon, Crawford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.25 sq mi (3.24 km2) |
| • Land | 1.22 sq mi (3.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 287 |
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279 |
| • Density | 228.31/sq mi (88.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-19850 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1563761 |
De Soto is a small village in Wisconsin, United States. It is mostly located in Vernon County, but a small part is also in Crawford County. In 2020, about 309 people lived there. This was a small increase from 287 people in 2010.
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History of De Soto
The village of De Soto was named after Hernando De Soto. He was a famous explorer who discovered the Mississippi River.
Geography of De Soto
De Soto is located at coordinates 43.426905 degrees North and 91.196841 degrees West.
The village covers a total area of about 1.34 square miles (3.47 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.25 square miles (3.24 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.09 square miles (0.23 square kilometers), is water.
People of De Soto
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 301 | — | |
| 1890 | 355 | 17.9% | |
| 1900 | 387 | 9.0% | |
| 1910 | 331 | −14.5% | |
| 1920 | 299 | −9.7% | |
| 1930 | 322 | 7.7% | |
| 1940 | 400 | 24.2% | |
| 1950 | 367 | −8.2% | |
| 1960 | 357 | −2.7% | |
| 1970 | 295 | −17.4% | |
| 1980 | 318 | 7.8% | |
| 1990 | 326 | 2.5% | |
| 2000 | 366 | 12.3% | |
| 2010 | 287 | −21.6% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 279 | −2.8% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, the census counted 287 people living in De Soto. These people lived in 129 households, and 80 of these were families.
Most of the people in the village (99.7%) were White. A very small number (0.3%) were from two or more races.
About 31% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Nearly half (48.8%) were married couples living together. The average age of people in the village was about 44 years old.
About 23% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 17% were 65 years old or older. The village had slightly more males (51.2%) than females (48.8%).
Education in De Soto
The De Soto Area Schools serve the village. This school system includes De Soto High/Middle School, which is located right in De Soto. There are also two elementary schools: Prairie View Elementary School and Stoddard Elementary School.
Getting Around De Soto
Bus service is available for people traveling to nearby cities. Buses run three times a day in each direction. You can take a bus towards La Crosse or Prairie du Chien. This service is provided by Scenic Mississippi Regional Transit.
Famous People from De Soto
- George B. Belting: He was born in De Soto and became a lawyer and a Wisconsin State Representative.
- Jacob Eckhardt: He lived in De Soto and also served as a Wisconsin State Representative.
- Francis A. Wallar: He lived in De Soto and received the Medal of Honor, a very brave award.
Images for kids
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A view of De Soto, Wisconsin
See also
In Spanish: De Soto (Wisconsin) para niños
