Friesland, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Friesland, Wisconsin
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Location of Friesland in Columbia County, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Columbia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| • Land | 1 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,007 ft (307 m) |
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| • Total | 320 |
| • Density | 345/sq mi (133.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-28000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1565337 |
| Website | Village of Friesland |
Friesland is a small village located in Columbia County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 320 people lived here. Friesland is part of the larger Madison area. It got its name from Friesland, a province in the Netherlands, which is a country in Europe.
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About Friesland's Location
Friesland is found at specific coordinates: 43.588986 degrees North and -89.067871 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The village covers a total area of about 2.62 square kilometers (1.01 square miles). Most of this area, about 2.59 square kilometers (1 square mile), is land. A very small part, about 0.03 square kilometers (0.01 square miles), is water.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Friesland has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population counts from different censuses:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 311 | — | |
| 1960 | 308 | −1.0% | |
| 1970 | 301 | −2.3% | |
| 1980 | 267 | −11.3% | |
| 1990 | 271 | 1.5% | |
| 2000 | 298 | 10.0% | |
| 2010 | 356 | 19.5% | |
| 2020 | 320 | −10.1% | |
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Friesland's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 356 people lived in Friesland. These people made up 131 households, and 95 of these were families.
The village had about 138 housing units per square mile. Most of the people living in Friesland were White (96.3%). A smaller number were African American (1.4%), Native American (0.6%), or Asian (0.3%). About 1.4% of the population identified with two or more races. Also, 4.2% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 131 households, about 34.4% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (64.9%) were married couples living together. A small number were single-parent households. About 27.5% of households were not families.
On average, there were 2.72 people in each household. For families, the average size was 3.19 people.
Age of Residents
The average age of people in Friesland in 2010 was 35.2 years old.
- 26.4% of residents were under 18.
- 9% were between 18 and 24.
- 25.9% were between 25 and 44.
- 24.7% were between 45 and 64.
- 14% were 65 years old or older.
The village had slightly more females (51.4%) than males (48.6%).
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