Dellwood, Adams County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Dellwood, Wisconsin
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Census-designated place
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Location in Adams County and the state of Wisconsin
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Adams |
| Town | Strongs Prairie |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.364 sq mi (13.89 km2) |
| • Land | 5.236 sq mi (13.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.128 sq mi (0.33 km2) |
| Elevation | 912 ft (278 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 563 |
| • Density | 104.96/sq mi (40.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
53927
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| Area code(s) | 608 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1563891 |
Dellwood (sometimes spelled Delwood) is a small community in Adams County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one.
Dellwood is located west of a village called Friendship. It sits within the larger area known as Strongs Prairie. In 2010, about 563 people lived in Dellwood.
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History of Dellwood
How Dellwood Started
Dellwood began as a summer vacation spot in the 1920s. A builder from Chicago named Simon P. Linehan created this resort. He called it "The Dellwood."
Linehan's company bought about 3,000 acres of land. This land was along the Wisconsin River. It was located a couple of miles south of a small village called Holmsville.
Changing the Name
After the resort was built, the people living in Holmsville decided to change their village's name. They renamed it Dellwood, after the new resort.
People of Dellwood
Who Lives in Dellwood?
In 2019, about 525 people lived in Dellwood. These people made up 286 households. Most of the residents, about 99.4%, were White. A small number, 0.6%, were Native American.
Age Groups in Dellwood
The community has people of all ages. About 14% of the population was under 18 years old. About 4.3% were between 18 and 24. People aged 25 to 44 made up 11.4% of the population.
A larger group, 31%, was between 45 and 64 years old. The biggest group, 41%, was 65 years old or older. The average age in Dellwood was about 62.2 years.
Daily Life and Income
The average income for a household in Dellwood was $32,500. This is how much money a family or group living together earned. The average income per person was $27,922.
Some people in Dellwood live below the poverty line. This means they have a lower income. About 17.1% of all residents were in this situation. This included 65% of those under 18 and 4% of those 65 or older.
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