Eau Galle, St. Croix County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Eau Galle, Wisconsin
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Location of Eau Galle, St. Croix County, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | St. Croix |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.8 sq mi (87.5 km2) |
| • Land | 33.6 sq mi (87.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,243 ft (379 m) |
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| • Total | 882 |
| • Density | 26.3/sq mi (10.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-22400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583126 |
Eau Galle is a town located in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 882 people lived there.
The town is named after the Eau Galle River. This river flows along the eastern edge of the town. Two smaller communities, Wildwood and Viking, are also found within or partly within the town of Eau Galle.
What is the Geography of Eau Galle?
Eau Galle covers a total area of about 33.8 square miles (which is 87.5 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 33.6 square miles (87.0 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.2 square miles (0.5 square kilometers), is water. This means a very small part of the town's area is covered by water.
How Many People Live in Eau Galle?
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| 2010 | 1,139 | — | |
| 2012 (est.) | 1,153 | 1.2% | |
In 2000, there were 882 people living in Eau Galle. These people lived in 307 different homes, and 251 of these were families. The town had about 26 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Eau Galle were White (about 97%). A small number were Asian (less than 1%) or from other backgrounds. About 1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes in Eau Galle had children under 18 living there (about 39%). Most homes were made up of married couples living together (about 74%). The average home had almost 3 people, and the average family had a bit more than 3 people.
The population of Eau Galle was spread out by age:
- About 29% were under 18 years old.
- About 5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 29% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 11% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Eau Galle was 38 years.
What About Income in Eau Galle?
In 2000, the average income for a home in Eau Galle was $56,250 per year. For families, the average income was $60,278 per year.
On average, men earned about $34,500, while women earned about $29,000. The average income per person in the town was $20,787. A small number of families (about 2.3%) and people (about 2.6%) had incomes below what is considered the poverty level. This included about 6.4% of people aged 65 or older.
