Eden, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Eden
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Village
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Downtown Eden on US 45
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Location of Eden in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin
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 Eden
Location in Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Fond du Lac |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.62 sq mi (1.60 km2) |
| • Land | 0.60 sq mi (1.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
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| • Total | 884 |
| • Density | 1,473.3/sq mi (568.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-22475 |
| Website | Village of Eden |
Eden is a small village in Wisconsin, a state in the United States. It's located in Fond du Lac County. In 2020, about 884 people lived there. The village is part of the larger Town of Eden.
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History of Eden
Eden got its first post office in 1850. The village might have been named after the famous Garden of Eden. Another idea is that it was named after an early settler named John Eden.
Geography of Eden
Eden is located in a specific spot on the map: 43°41′35″N 88°21′42″W / 43.69306°N 88.36167°W.
The village covers a total area of about 0.62 square miles (1.60 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 83 | — | |
| 1920 | 176 | — | |
| 1930 | 223 | 26.7% | |
| 1940 | 223 | 0.0% | |
| 1950 | 234 | 4.9% | |
| 1960 | 312 | 33.3% | |
| 1970 | 376 | 20.5% | |
| 1980 | 534 | 42.0% | |
| 1990 | 610 | 14.2% | |
| 2000 | 687 | 12.6% | |
| 2010 | 875 | 27.4% | |
| 2020 | 884 | 1.0% | |
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The population of Eden has grown over the years. In 1880, only 83 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 884 people.
Who Lives in Eden?
In 2020, there were 884 people living in Eden. Most residents were White. Some people were from other racial backgrounds, and about 10.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, there were 875 people in the village. About 94.5% of the people were White. There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 4.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Eden in 2010 was about 34 years old. About 25.5% of the people were under 18 years old.
Famous People from Eden
- Warren Braun, a politician from Wisconsin
- Justus DaLee, a folk artist
- Jim Gantner, a baseball player
- Rick Gudex, a politician from Wisconsin
- Joseph H. Hardgrove, a politician and doctor from Wisconsin
- Kurt W. Schuller, a politician from Wisconsin
Images for kids
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Post office / Old town hall
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School
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Sign on U.S. 45
See also
In Spanish: Eden (Wisconsin) para niños
