Drammen, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Drammen, Wisconsin
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Location of Drammen within Wisconsin
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Eau Claire |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.9 sq mi (93.1 km2) |
| • Land | 35.9 sq mi (93.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
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| • Total | 783 |
| • Density | 22.3/sq mi (8.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-20800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583099 |
Drammen is a small town located in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a population of about 800 people, based on the 2000 census. Interestingly, two "ghost towns" called Nelsonville and Oak Grove used to be part of this area.
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Exploring Drammen's Geography
Drammen covers an area of about 35.9 square miles (or 93.1 square kilometers). All of this land is solid ground, with no large lakes or rivers within the town limits. If you travel through Drammen, you'll likely see Wisconsin Highway 37, which runs from north to south right through the town. Much of the area features farms nestled in valleys, surrounded by wooded hills.
A Look at Drammen's History
The Town of Drammen was officially created on November 14, 1873. It was formed when the southern part of the Town of Brunswick was separated. When it was first established, it had a different name: the Town of Lant.
However, the name was changed a few years later, on January 24, 1877. The new name, Drammen, was chosen to honor the city of Drammen, Norway. This shows a connection to the heritage of some of the early settlers in the area. By 1910, the town's population had grown to 869 people.
Who Lives in Drammen?
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| 1990 | 767 | — | |
| 2000 | 800 | 4.3% | |
| 2010 | 783 | −2.1% | |
| 2020 (est.) | 864 | 10.3% | |
In 2000, there were 800 people living in Drammen. This means there were about 22 people for every square mile. Most of the people living in Drammen were White.
There were 294 households in the town. Many of these households (about 35%) had children under 18 living there. Most families were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.7 people.
About 28% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age in Drammen was 39 years. This means half the people were younger than 39 and half were older. For every 100 females, there were about 113 males.
The average income for a household in Drammen was around $46,827 per year. A small number of families and people, about 5%, lived below the poverty line.
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Location of Drammen within Wisconsin
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Map of Drammen, Wisconsin
