Eland, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Eland, Wisconsin
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Village
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Looking west at the Eland sign
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Location of Eland in Shawano County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Shawano |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.21 sq mi (5.71 km2) |
| • Land | 2.21 sq mi (5.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,234 ft (376 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 202 |
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(2019)
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197 |
| • Density | 89.30/sq mi (34.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-22975 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1564486 |
Eland (which used to be called Eland Junction) is a small village in Shawano County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 202 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a unique name!
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The Story of Eland
Eland was first known as Eland Junction. It was officially planned out and marked on maps by the railroad company in 1888. The village got its name from the eland, which is a large type of antelope found in Africa.
Where is Eland Located?
Eland is located in Wisconsin at these coordinates: 44.870191 degrees North and 89.214786 degrees West.
The United States Census Bureau says that the village covers a total area of about 2.22 square miles (5.75 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the village limits.
Who Lives in Eland?
Population Over the Years
The number of people living in Eland has changed over time:
- 1910: 368 people
- 1920: 344 people
- 1930: 319 people
- 1940: 296 people
- 1950: 232 people
- 1960: 213 people
- 1970: 229 people
- 1980: 230 people
- 1990: 247 people
- 2000: 251 people
- 2010: 202 people
- 2019 (estimate): 197 people
A Look at the 2010 Census
In 2010, the census counted 202 people living in Eland. These people lived in 86 households, and 58 of those were families. The village had about 91 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Eland (92.1%) were White. A smaller number were Native American (4.5%), or from other races (2.5%). About 2.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of age, the average age in the village was 46.8 years old.
- About 16.8% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 12% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 17.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 33.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 19.8% were 65 years or older.
The village had slightly more males (51.5%) than females (48.5%).
People from Eland
Some notable people have connections to Eland:
- Roger Breske: A business owner and politician.
- Thomas J. Mahon: A judge and politician.
See also
In Spanish: Eland (Wisconsin) para niños
