Edson, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Edson
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Location of the Town of Edson
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Chippewa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 54.0 sq mi (139.8 km2) |
| • Land | 53.9 sq mi (139.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,056 ft (322 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,089 |
| • Density | 20/sq mi (7.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-22750 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583135 |
| PLSS township | T28N R5W and east half of T28N R6W |
The Town of Edson is a community in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It is a part of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. In 2010, the population was 1,089 people. This was an increase from 966 people in 2000.
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History of Edson
Early Land Surveys
The land that became the Town of Edson was first measured in 1848. Crews working for the U.S. government did this work. They surveyed the land, which was divided into 6-mile by 6-mile squares.
In 1853, another group of surveyors marked the corners of each section. A section is a smaller square of land. They walked through forests and swamps. They used tools like a chain and a compass to measure the land.
What the Surveyors Found
After their work, the main surveyor wrote a description of the land. He said the area had:
- Few swamps
- A slightly rolling surface
- Good soil
- Excellent timber (trees)
He also noted that most streams were small. One stream in the northwest had marshy banks. Another stream flowed through the eastern parts of the township. At that time, there was only one building. It was a lumberman's cabin near the center of the area.
Geography of Edson
Location and Size
The Town of Edson is in the southeast part of Chippewa County. It shares borders with other counties and towns:
- To the east is Clark County.
- To the south is Eau Claire County.
- To the west is the Town of Sigel.
The town is shaped like a rectangle. It is about 9 miles (14.5 km) from east to west. It is about 6 miles (9.7 km) from north to south.
Land and Water Area
The United States Census Bureau measures the area of towns. The Town of Edson has a total area of about 54 square miles (139.8 square kilometers).
- Most of this area is land: about 54 square miles (139.7 square kilometers).
- A very small part is water: about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers). This is about 0.09% of the total area.
Population of Edson
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 913 | — | |
| 2000 | 966 | 5.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,089 | 12.7% | |
| 2020 (est.) | 1,134 | 4.1% | |
Population Numbers
In 2000, the Town of Edson had 966 people. There were 309 households and 259 families living in the town. The population density was about 17.9 people per square mile (6.9 people per square kilometer). There were also 322 housing units.
Most of the people in 2000 were White (98.14%). A small number were Asian (0.10%). About 1.76% were from two or more races. Some people (0.72%) were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Households and Families
Many households in Edson had children. About 46.3% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (66.3%) were married couples living together. About 11.3% had a female head of household with no husband present. Some households (15.9%) were not families.
The average household had 3.13 people. The average family had 3.38 people.
Age Groups
The population of Edson in 2000 had different age groups:
- 33.6% were under 18 years old.
- 8.1% were from 18 to 24 years old.
- 26.7% were from 25 to 44 years old.
- 21.9% were from 45 to 64 years old.
- 9.6% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in the town was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were about 103 males.
Education in Edson
Students in the Town of Edson attend schools in two different districts:
- The School District of Cadott Community
- The Stanley-Boyd Area School District
See also
In Spanish: Edson (Wisconsin) para niños
