Dovre, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dovre, Wisconsin
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Town hall
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"Our Little Spot in the Country"
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Location of Dovre, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Barron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.3 sq mi (91.3 km2) |
| • Land | 35.2 sq mi (91.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,079 ft (329 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 825 |
| • Density | 23.404/sq mi (9.036/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-20650 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583095 |
Dovre is a small town located in Barron County, in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It's a quiet place where people live in a more spread-out, rural setting. In 2020, about 825 people called Dovre home. This number was a little lower than in 2010, when 849 people lived there.
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Where is Dovre Located?
Dovre is in the southeastern part of Barron County. It shares its borders with Chippewa County to the south and east.
Main Roads in Dovre
U.S. Route 53 is a big, four-lane highway that goes through Dovre. It runs from the northwest to the southeast. There aren't any exits for Dovre directly on this highway. If you want to get to Dovre, the closest exits are just south in New Auburn or just north in Chetek.
How Big is Dovre?
The town of Dovre covers a total area of about 91.3 square kilometers (about 35.2 square miles). Most of this area, 91.1 square kilometers (35.1 square miles), is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.2 square kilometers (0.1 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Dovre?
In 2000, about 680 people lived in Dovre. There were 238 households, which means 238 groups of people living together. Most of these were families.
Families and Households
Many households in Dovre had children under 18 living with them. Most families were married couples living together. A smaller number were single-parent households or individuals living alone. The average household had about 2.86 people.
Age Groups in Dovre
The people in Dovre come from all age groups. In 2000:
- About 27.5% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 10.1% were young adults, aged 18 to 24.
- About 26.6% were adults aged 25 to 44.
- About 26.3% were older adults, aged 45 to 64.
- About 9.4% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Dovre was 36 years old.
Income in Dovre
In 2000, the average income for a household in Dovre was about $36,786 per year. For families, the average income was around $39,750. The average income for each person in the town was about $15,624.
See also
In Spanish: Dovre (Wisconsin) para niños
