Elderon, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Elderon, Wisconsin
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Location of Elderon in Marathon County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Marathon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.13 sq mi (2.93 km2) |
| • Land | 1.12 sq mi (2.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,253 ft (382 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 179 |
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(2019)
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214 |
| • Density | 190.39/sq mi (73.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-23100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1564498 |
Elderon is a small village located in Marathon County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's part of the larger Wausau, Wisconsin area. In 2010, about 179 people lived there.
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The Story of Elderon
Elderon got its name from a special place. Long ago, there was a group of elder trees nearby. That's how the village got its unique name.
A post office opened in Elderon way back in 1888. This helped people send and receive mail easily.
Where is Elderon?
Elderon is found in Wisconsin, a state in the USA. It's located at these coordinates: 44°46′59″N 89°15′1″W / 44.78306°N 89.25028°W.
The village covers a total area of about 1.16 square miles (3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.06 square miles (0.16 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Elderon?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 215 | — | |
| 1930 | 181 | −15.8% | |
| 1940 | 249 | 37.6% | |
| 1950 | 212 | −14.9% | |
| 1960 | 177 | −16.5% | |
| 1970 | 185 | 4.5% | |
| 1980 | 191 | 3.2% | |
| 1990 | 175 | −8.4% | |
| 2000 | 189 | 8.0% | |
| 2010 | 179 | −5.3% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 214 | 19.6% | |
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In 2010, there were 179 people living in Elderon. These people lived in 80 different homes. About 53 of these homes were families.
Most people living in Elderon were White. A small number were Native American or Pacific Islander. Some people were also of Hispanic or Latino background.
The average age of people in Elderon was about 43 years old. About 16% of the people were under 18. Around 19% were 65 years old or older.
Famous People from Elderon
- Roger Breske: He was a business owner and also a politician. This means he helped make decisions for the community.
- Arthur J. Plowman: He was a farmer who also became a politician. He worked to represent the people of his area.
See also
In Spanish: Elderon (Wisconsin) para niños
