Diamond Bluff, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Diamond Bluff, Wisconsin
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Location of Diamond Bluff, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Pierce |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.3 sq mi (47.5 km2) |
| • Land | 16.7 sq mi (43.2 km2) |
| • Water | 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,040 ft (317 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 479 |
| • Density | 28.7/sq mi (11.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-20150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583084 |
Diamond Bluff is a small town located in Pierce County, Wisconsin, in the United States. According to a count taken in the year 2000, about 479 people lived there.
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Exploring Diamond Bluff's Location
Diamond Bluff covers an area of about 18.3 square miles (47.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but about 1.6 square miles (4.3 square kilometers) is water.
The Community of Diamond Bluff
Within the larger town area, there's a smaller place also called Diamond Bluff. This community was named by a French settler, Monte Diamond. He chose the name because of the tall, steep limestone cliffs in the area, which are called "bluffs."
Local Spots and Nicknames
In the community, you can find the Sea Wing Memorial Park and the Diamond Bluff Cemetery. People who live in Diamond Bluff are sometimes called "The Bluffers." The special code for mail in this area is 54014.
Who Lives in Diamond Bluff?
In the year 2000, there were 479 people living in Diamond Bluff. These people lived in 184 different homes, and 140 of these were families.
People and Their Homes
Most of the people living in Diamond Bluff were White (about 98.96%). A small number were Native American (0.63%) or Asian (0.42%). About 0.42% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
In the homes, about 31% had children under 18 years old living with them. Most homes (64.7%) were married couples living together.
The people in Diamond Bluff were of different ages:
- About 23.6% were under 18 years old.
- About 7.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 29.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 30.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 9.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of someone in Diamond Bluff was 40 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 111 males.
Historical Discoveries
Ancient Sites in the Town
An important historical site is located within Diamond Bluff. It's called the Diamond Bluff Site-Mero Mound Group. This is an archeological site, which means it's a place where scientists study old human history by looking at things people left behind long ago.
See also
In Spanish: Diamond Bluff para niños
