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Emerald, Wisconsin
Location of Emerald, Wisconsin
Location of Emerald, Wisconsin
Country  United States
State  Wisconsin
County St. Croix
Area
 • Total 34.9 sq mi (90.4 km2)
 • Land 34.8 sq mi (90.2 km2)
 • Water 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2)
Elevation
1,168 ft (356 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total 691
 • Density 19.8/sq mi (7.7/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 715 & 534
FIPS code 55-23925
GNIS feature ID 1583163

Emerald is a small town located in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 691 people lived there. Part of the area known as Emerald is also found within this town.

History of Emerald

Why is it Called Emerald?

The town of Emerald got its name because of the beautiful, green forests that surrounded it. It was like a sparkling emerald gem!

Geography of Emerald

How Big is Emerald?

Emerald covers a total area of about 34.9 square miles (90.4 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 34.8 square miles (90.2 square kilometers), is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.1 square miles (0.2 square kilometers), is water.

People of Emerald

Historical population
Census Pop.
2010 853
2012 (est.) 860 0.8%

Population in 2000

In 2000, there were 691 people living in Emerald. These people made up 236 households, and 193 of these were families. The town had about 244 homes in total.

Who Lives in Emerald?

Most people living in Emerald in 2000 were White (about 98%). There were also small numbers of African American, Native American, and Asian people. A few people were from two or more races.

Many households (41.1%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (73.3%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.93 people, and the average family had about 3.19 people.

Age Groups

The people in Emerald were spread out across different age groups. About 29.2% were under 18 years old. About 7.4% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 35 years.

Famous People from Emerald

  • Burleigh Grimes, a well-known baseball player, was born in Emerald, Wisconsin.

See also

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