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Frederic, Wisconsin
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Village
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Soo Line Depot Museum in Frederic
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Location of Frederic in Polk County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Polk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.76 sq mi (4.56 km2) |
| • Land | 1.69 sq mi (4.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,214 ft (370 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,137 |
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1,089 |
| • Density | 644.00/sq mi (248.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-27500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1565283 |
Frederic is a small village located in Polk County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 1,137 people lived there. Frederic became an official village in 1901.
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Discover Frederic's Location and Size
Frederic is found at coordinates 45°39′32″N 92°28′1″W / 45.65889°N 92.46694°W. This means it's in the northern part of the United States.
The village covers a total area of about 1.79 square miles (4.64 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
You can reach Frederic by following Wisconsin Highways 35 and 48. Polk County Road W also runs through the village.
Frederic's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 511 | — | |
| 1920 | 602 | 17.8% | |
| 1930 | 680 | 13.0% | |
| 1940 | 725 | 6.6% | |
| 1950 | 893 | 23.2% | |
| 1960 | 857 | −4.0% | |
| 1970 | 908 | 6.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,039 | 14.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,124 | 8.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,262 | 12.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,137 | −9.9% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 1,089 | −4.2% | |
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Who Lives in Frederic? (2010 Census)
In 2010, a census counted 1,137 people living in Frederic. These people lived in 496 different homes. About 274 of these were families.
Most of the people living in Frederic (95.9%) were White. There were also small numbers of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. Some people identified with two or more races. About 1.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 26.8% of homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (39.1%) were married couples. About 38.9% of all homes had just one person living in them.
The average age of people in Frederic was about 41.4 years old. Almost 26% of residents were under 18. About 22% were 65 or older.
Education in Frederic
The Frederic School District serves the village's students. It includes Frederic Elementary School for younger kids. Older students attend Frederic 6-12 School, which has both Frederic Middle School and Frederic High School.
Famous People from Frederic
- Robert M. Dueholm: A politician from Wisconsin.
- Rodney Erickson: He used to be the president of Pennsylvania State University.
- Nathan Heffernan: A former member of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
- Erick H. Johnson: Another Wisconsin politician who lived in Frederic.
- Carol Merrill: A model known from the TV game show Let's Make A Deal.
- Erin Gloria Ryan: A writer and podcaster.
- Harvey Stower: A Wisconsin politician.
