Elm Grove, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Elm Grove, Wisconsin
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Downtown Elm Grove
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Location of Elm Grove in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Waukesha |
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| • Total | 3.28 sq mi (8.49 km2) |
| • Land | 3.26 sq mi (8.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
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| • Total | 6,524 |
| • Density | 1,881.63/sq mi (726.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-23575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1564560 |
Elm Grove is a village located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 6,524 people lived there. It is known for being a great place to live. In October 2014, Business Insider magazine even called it America's best suburb.
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Exploring Elm Grove's Location and Size
Elm Grove is found at these coordinates: 43°2′52″N 88°5′12″W / 43.04778°N 88.08667°W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The village covers a total area of about 3.29 square miles (8.52 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, roughly 3.27 square miles (8.47 square kilometers). Only a small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water.
Major Roads Around Elm Grove
Elm Grove is surrounded by four main roads. One of these is a major U.S. Highway, U.S. Highway 18, also known as Bluemound Road.
The other boundaries of the village are Pilgrim Parkway on the west side, North Avenue to the north, and 124th Street on the east. Watertown Plank Road runs east from Pilgrim Parkway to 124th Street and is the main street for shops and businesses.
Understanding Elm Grove's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 4,994 | — | |
| 1970 | 7,201 | 44.2% | |
| 1980 | 6,735 | −6.5% | |
| 1990 | 6,261 | −7.0% | |
| 2000 | 6,249 | −0.2% | |
| 2010 | 5,934 | −5.0% | |
| 2020 | 6,524 | 9.9% | |
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The population of Elm Grove has changed over the years. The table to the left shows how many people lived in the village during different census years.
Population Details from 2010
According to the 2010 census, there were 5,934 people living in Elm Grove. These people made up 2,326 households, and 1,682 of these were families. The village had about 1,814.7 people per square mile (700.7 people per square kilometer).
There were 2,513 homes or housing units in the village. On average, there were about 768.5 housing units per square mile (296.7 per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Elm Grove were White (95.4%). There were also smaller percentages of African American (0.7%), Native American (0.1%), and Asian (2.5%) residents. About 2.0% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Age Groups
Of the 2,326 households, 29.4% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (64.5%) were married couples living together. About 24.6% of households had only one person living there.
The average age of people in the village was 48.5 years old. About 23.9% of residents were under 18 years old. Many people were older, with 22.3% being 65 or older. The village had slightly more females (54.1%) than males (45.9%).
Education in Elm Grove
Students in Elm Grove attend schools that are part of the Elmbrook School District.
Public Schools
Younger students go to either Tonawanda or Dixon Elementary School. After elementary school, students attend Pilgrim Park Middle School. For high school, students go to either Brookfield East or Brookfield Central. Both high schools are located in the nearby City of Brookfield.
Private Schools
There are also private schools in Elm Grove. These include Elm Grove Lutheran School, which teaches students from kindergarten through 8th grade. Another private school is St. Mary's Visitation Parish School, also for students from kindergarten through 8th grade.
See also
In Spanish: Elm Grove (Wisconsin) para niños
