Durand, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Durand
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US-10 crossing over the Chippewa River into Durand
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"On the Banks of the Chippewa"
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Location of Durand in Pepin County, Wisconsin.
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 Durand
Location in Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Pepin |
| Government | |
| • Type | City Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.76 sq mi (4.55 km2) |
| • Land | 1.75 sq mi (4.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 721 ft (219 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,854 |
| • Density | 1,029.16/sq mi (397.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
54736
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| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-21225 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1564195 |
Durand (pronounced "də-RAND") is a city in Wisconsin, United States. It is the main city and county seat of Pepin County. Durand is located right next to the Chippewa River. This river flows about 15 kilometers (9 miles) before joining the larger Mississippi River. In 2020, about 1,854 people lived in Durand.
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A Look Back: Durand's History
The Durand area was first settled in 1856. A 21-year-old named Miles Durand Prindle arrived by boat. He claimed land where the city is now. The area was first called Bear Creek. Durand officially became a city on April 12, 1887.
Where is Durand?
Durand is located at coordinates 44.628512 degrees North and -91.961718 degrees West.
The city covers a total area of about 4.82 square kilometers (1.86 square miles). Most of this area, about 4.53 square kilometers (1.75 square miles), is land. A small part, about 0.28 square kilometers (0.11 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Durand?
The population of Durand has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 642 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,154 | 79.8% | |
| 1900 | 1,458 | 26.3% | |
| 1910 | 1,503 | 3.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,517 | 0.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,590 | 4.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,858 | 16.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,961 | 5.5% | |
| 1960 | 2,039 | 4.0% | |
| 1970 | 2,103 | 3.1% | |
| 1980 | 2,047 | −2.7% | |
| 1990 | 2,003 | −2.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,968 | −1.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,931 | −1.9% | |
| 2020 (est.) | 1,789 | −7.4% | |
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People in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,931 people living in Durand. These people lived in 838 households. About 509 of these were families. The city had about 426 people per square kilometer (1103 people per square mile).
About 28.5% of households had children under 18. Many households (45.1%) were married couples living together. About 35.3% of all households were individuals living alone. This included 18.4% who were 65 years or older.
The average age in the city was 44.2 years. About 22.5% of residents were under 18. About 21.8% were 65 or older. The city had slightly more females (52.4%) than males (47.6%).
Healthcare in Durand
Durand has a hospital called AdventHealth Durand. It is a 25-bed hospital that can handle serious medical needs. It is also a level IV trauma center, which means it can help with serious injuries.
There are also two clinics in Durand where you can see a doctor for everyday health needs. Even with these services, Durand is considered an area where it can be hard to find enough doctors. This includes both general doctors and mental health professionals.
Learning in Durand
Students in Durand attend public schools. The Durand MS/HS High School serves middle and high school students. Younger students, from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th grade, go to Caddie Woodlawn Elementary School.
Media and Radio
Durand has local radio stations. You can listen to country music on WRDN at 1430 AM. There is also an FM station, W297CH, at 107.3 FM, which also plays country music.
Famous People from Durand
Many notable people have come from Durand. These include:
- James Allison - A state representative in Wisconsin.
- Thomas Dreier - An editor, writer, and publisher.
- Karl J. Goethel - A lawyer and lawmaker.
- Horace E. Houghton - A state legislator in both Washington and Wisconsin.
- William H. Huntington - A state representative in Wisconsin.
- John Morgan - A state representative in Wisconsin.
- Helen Parkhurst - A well-known American educator.
- Robert L. Pierce - He was the chairman of the Republican Party of Wisconsin.
- Samuel L. Plummer - A state representative in Wisconsin.
- George E. Scott - A state senator in Wisconsin.
- George Tarrant Sr. - A state representative in Wisconsin and the very first mayor of Durand.
See also
In Spanish: Durand (Wisconsin) para niños
