Dresser, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Dresser, Wisconsin
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Location of Dresser in Polk County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Polk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.90 sq mi (4.92 km2) |
| • Land | 1.90 sq mi (4.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 928 ft (283 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 895 |
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866 |
| • Density | 456.99/sq mi (176.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP |
54009
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| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-20850 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1564104 |
Dresser is a small village located in Polk County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 895 people lived there. The village is found right along Wisconsin Highway 35.
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History of Dresser
The village of Dresser got its name from an early settler. His name was Samuel B. Dresser.
Geography of Dresser
Dresser is located at 45°21′26″N 92°38′4″W / 45.35722°N 92.63444°W. This means it's in the northwestern part of Wisconsin.
The village covers a total area of about 1.94 square miles (4.92 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Dresser
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 285 | — | |
| 1940 | 294 | 3.2% | |
| 1950 | 365 | 24.1% | |
| 1960 | 498 | 36.4% | |
| 1970 | 533 | 7.0% | |
| 1980 | 670 | 25.7% | |
| 1990 | 614 | −8.4% | |
| 2000 | 732 | 19.2% | |
| 2010 | 895 | 22.3% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 866 | −3.2% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
In 2010, there were 895 people living in Dresser. These people lived in 361 homes. About 231 of these homes were families.
The village had about 461 people per square mile. There were 382 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most people in Dresser were White (98.1%). A small number were African American (0.2%), Asian (0.4%), or Pacific Islander (0.1%). Some people were from other backgrounds (0.7%) or mixed backgrounds (0.4%). About 1.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Ages
Out of the 361 homes, about 34.6% had children under 18 living there. Many homes (47.6%) were married couples. Some homes had a female head of household (10.2%) or a male head of household (6.1%) without a spouse. About 36% of homes were not families.
About 27.1% of homes had just one person living there. Around 10.2% of homes had someone 65 years or older living alone. On average, about 2.48 people lived in each home, and families had about 3 people.
The average age in the village was 34.6 years old.
- About 27.5% of residents were under 18.
- About 5.5% were between 18 and 24.
- About 32.5% were between 25 and 44.
- About 22.1% were between 45 and 64.
- About 12.5% were 65 or older.
The village had slightly more females (51.6%) than males (48.4%).
What Does Dresser Do?
Dresser is home to several important businesses and places:
- The Traprock Quarry
- Trollhaugen Ski/Snowboard Area, a popular spot for winter sports
- F&A Dairy, a company that makes dairy products
- A UFE Manufacturing plant
- Tenere, Inc., another manufacturing company
The village also has a gas station, places to get your car fixed, a bar, restaurants, a library, an elementary school, and several small parks for everyone to enjoy.
See also
In Spanish: Dresser (Wisconsin) para niños
