Dousman, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dousman, Wisconsin
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Looking west at Dousman
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Location of Dousman in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Waukesha |
| Settled | May 6, 1882 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.77 sq mi (7.17 km2) |
| • Land | 2.63 sq mi (6.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.35 km2) |
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,419 |
| • Density | 884.50/sq mi (341.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
53118
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| Area code(s) | 262 |
| FIPS code | 55-20550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1564086 |
Dousman is a small village located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,419 people lived there. It's a friendly place with an interesting past and a love for frogs!
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History of Dousman
Dousman got its first post office in 1856. The village was officially started in 1881. It was named after Talbot C. Dousman. He was a local farmer and businessman. He helped bring the Chicago and North Western railroad to the area. The village became officially recognized in 1917.
Did you know Dousman used to be called "Bullfrog Station"? This was because there were so many bullfrogs living nearby! Even today, the local baseball team is called the Dousman Frogs. There's even a fun frog jumping contest each year during Dousman's Derby Days celebration.
Geography and Nature
Dousman is located at about 43 degrees North and 88 degrees West. The village covers a total area of about 2.68 square miles (6.94 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
A cool trail called the Glacial Drumlin State Trail goes right through Dousman. This trail is 47 miles (76 kilometers) long. It's great for hiking, biking, and snowmobiling. The trail follows an old railroad path.
Who Lives in Dousman?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 235 | — | |
| 1930 | 256 | 8.9% | |
| 1940 | 272 | 6.3% | |
| 1950 | 328 | 20.6% | |
| 1960 | 410 | 25.0% | |
| 1970 | 451 | 10.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,153 | 155.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,277 | 10.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,584 | 24.0% | |
| 2010 | 2,302 | 45.3% | |
| 2020 | 2,419 | 5.1% | |
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In 2010, there were 2,302 people living in Dousman. These people lived in 905 homes. About 35% of these homes had children under 18. Most people in Dousman are White. A small number of people are African American, Native American, or Asian. About 3% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Dousman in 2010 was about 40.9 years old. About 26% of residents were under 18. About 18% were 65 years old or older.
Community Services
Dousman has a volunteer fire department. It has 48 trained firefighters and emergency medical technicians (EMTs). These brave volunteers help keep the community safe.
For police protection, the Village of Dousman works with the nearby Village of Summit.
Schools in Dousman
Dousman has several schools for young people:
- Dousman Elementary School (a public school for younger students)
- Kettle Moraine Middle School (a public school for middle school students)
- Lad Lake (a special school for young people)
- St. Bruno Private School
Famous People from Dousman
Some notable people have connections to Dousman:
- Brianna Decker: She is an amazing ice hockey player. She won a gold medal with the U.S. Women's National Hockey team at the 2018 Winter Olympics.
- J. H. Smith: He was a mayor of Dousman a long time ago. He also helped start the city of Anchorage, Alaska.
See also
In Spanish: Dousman (Wisconsin) para niños
