Elmwood, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Elmwood, Wisconsin
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Location of Elmwood in Pierce County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Pierce |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.54 sq mi (3.98 km2) |
| • Land | 1.51 sq mi (3.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 817 |
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797 |
| • Density | 526.07/sq mi (203.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-23700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1564582 |
| Website | http://www.elmwoodwi.org |
Elmwood is a small village located in Pierce County, Wisconsin. It sits right next to the Eau Galle River. In 2020, about 683 people lived here. This number was a bit lower than the 817 people who lived in Elmwood in 2010.
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Elmwood's History
The village of Elmwood got its name from a group of elm trees that grew near where the town was first built. A post office opened in Elmwood way back in 1885, helping the community grow.
Where is Elmwood Located?
Elmwood is found at specific geographic coordinates: 44.778996 degrees North and -92.149090 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The village covers a total area of about 1.53 square miles (3.98 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.51 square miles (3.92 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, just 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in Elmwood?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 585 | — | |
| 1920 | 632 | 8.0% | |
| 1930 | 737 | 16.6% | |
| 1940 | 828 | 12.3% | |
| 1950 | 772 | −6.8% | |
| 1960 | 776 | 0.5% | |
| 1970 | 737 | −5.0% | |
| 1980 | 885 | 20.1% | |
| 1990 | 775 | −12.4% | |
| 2000 | 841 | 8.5% | |
| 2010 | 817 | −2.9% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 797 | −2.4% | |
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The population of Elmwood has changed over the years. For example, in 1910, there were 585 people. The number grew to 828 by 1940. By 2010, the village had 817 residents.
Elmwood's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 817 people living in Elmwood. These people lived in 343 households, and 222 of these were families. The village had about 541 people per square mile.
The average age of people in Elmwood in 2010 was 43.2 years old. About 22% of the residents were under 18 years old. Also, about 21.7% of the people were 65 years old or older. The village had a nearly even split between males (49.4%) and females (50.6%).
Education in Elmwood
Students in Elmwood attend schools within the Elmwood School District. This district has one school that teaches students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade.
Students can join many different clubs and activities. These include band, choir, student council, Spanish club, and forensics. There are also groups like FCCLA, FFA, and NHS.
For sports, high school students can play football, volleyball, cross country, and dance. They also have boys' and girls' basketball, wrestling, baseball, softball, and track and field. The EPC Wolves is a newer sports team that combines students for football, cross country, cheerleading, basketball, and track and field.
Fun Events in Elmwood
Elmwood is famous for its yearly "UFO Days" festival. This exciting event happens every year on the last weekend of July. Activities take place downtown, at the Elmwood Area School athletic fields, and at the Elmwood Rod and Gun Club.
The festival usually includes a parade, a softball tournament, and a fun run. There's also a medallion hunt and live music for everyone to enjoy.
The reason for the "UFO Days" festival is that people in Elmwood have reported seeing strange things in the sky. These unexplained sightings have even been investigated by a special government group that looks into UFOs.
Well-Known People from Elmwood
- Tom Tiffany, a politician from Wisconsin. He has served in the state government.
See also
In Spanish: Elmwood (Wisconsin) para niños
