Emerald, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Emerald, Wisconsin
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Location of Emerald, Wisconsin
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| 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
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| • 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.
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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
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| 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
In Spanish: Emerald (Wisconsin) para niños
