Fall Creek, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Fall Creek, Wisconsin
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Downtown, facing west on Lincoln Ave.
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Location of Fall Creek in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Eau Claire |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.07 sq mi (5.37 km2) |
| • Land | 2.05 sq mi (5.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
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| • Total | 1,422 |
| • Density | 687.0/sq mi (264.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-25125 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1564839 |
Fall Creek is a small village in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's a friendly place where about 1,400 people live. The village is right next to the Town of Lincoln.
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History of Fall Creek Village
Fall Creek was started in 1870. The village got its name from the fast-moving water, or "rapids," in a nearby creek. When it first opened, the post office was called Cousins. This was to honor Henry Cousins, a businessman from Eau Claire. But just four years later, in July 1874, the name was changed to Fall Creek.
Where is Fall Creek Located?
Fall Creek is located in Wisconsin. Its exact spot on a map is 44°45′47″N 91°16′34″W / 44.76306°N 91.27611°W.
The village covers a total area of about 2.09 square miles (5.41 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 2.07 square miles (5.36 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water.
Population Changes in Fall Creek
Fall Creek's population has grown over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| 1910 | 523 | — | |
| 1920 | 507 | −3.1% | |
| 1930 | 528 | 4.1% | |
| 1940 | 572 | 8.3% | |
| 1950 | 584 | 2.1% | |
| 1960 | 710 | 21.6% | |
| 1970 | 825 | 16.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,148 | 39.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,034 | −9.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,236 | 19.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,315 | 6.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,422 | 8.1% | |
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Fall Creek Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,315 people living in Fall Creek. These people lived in 517 different homes. About 354 of these homes were families.
Most of the people in Fall Creek were White (97.9%). A small number were Native American (0.5%) or Asian (0.8%). About 0.7% of the people were from two or more racial backgrounds.
- About 34% of homes had children under 18 living there.
- More than half (51.1%) of the homes were married couples living together.
- About 12.6% of homes had a female head of household without a husband.
- About 4.8% had a male head of household without a wife.
- Around 27.9% of all homes were single individuals.
- About 14.7% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the village was about 39.6 years old.
- About 26% of residents were under 18.
- About 17% were 65 or older.
- There were more females (54.4%) than males (45.6%) in the village.
Education in Fall Creek
Students in Fall Creek attend Fall Creek High School. It is the main public high school for the area.
Famous People from Fall Creek
- Todd Boss is a well-known poet who is from Fall Creek.
- Otto Plath, who was the father of the famous poet Sylvia Plath, lived in Fall Creek for a short time after he moved from Germany.
