Dodge, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Dodge, Wisconsin
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The Trempealeau River runs through town
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Location of Dodge, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Trempealeau |
| Area | |
| • Total | 21.4 sq mi (55.4 km2) |
| • Land | 21.4 sq mi (55.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 414 |
| • Density | 19.4/sq mi (7.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-20300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583086 |
Dodge is a small town located in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 414 people lived there. Inside the town of Dodge, you'll also find a smaller community that shares the name Dodge, and another one called Pine Creek.
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History of Dodge
The town of Dodge was named after a man called William E. Dodge. He was from New York. William E. Dodge helped start some important groups. One was the Phelps-Dodge Mining Corporation, which was a big company that mined for metals. He also helped create the YMCA in the United States. The YMCA is a well-known organization that helps young people.
Geography of Dodge
Dodge covers an area of about 21.4 square miles. This is about 55.4 square kilometers. All of this area is land. This means there are no large lakes or rivers completely inside the town's borders.
People of Dodge (Demographics)
Let's look at who lived in Dodge in the year 2000.
Population and Homes
In 2000, there were 414 people living in Dodge. These people lived in 160 different homes. Out of these homes, 116 were families. This means that about 19 people lived in each square mile of the town.
Families and Age Groups
Many homes in Dodge had children under 18 living there. About 35 out of every 100 homes had kids. Most homes were married couples living together.
The people in Dodge were of different ages:
- About 27 out of every 100 people were under 18 years old.
- About 7 out of every 100 people were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28 out of every 100 people were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 25 out of every 100 people were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12 out of every 100 people were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Dodge was 37 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 95 males.
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Notable People from Dodge
- Martin D. Brom lived in the town of Dodge. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. This means he helped make laws for the state of Wisconsin.
See also
In Spanish: Dodge (Wisconsin) para niños
