Glenbeulah, Wisconsin Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Glenbeulah, Wisconsin
Village
Looking west in downtown Glenbeulah
Location of Glenbeulah in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.
Country	United States
State	Wisconsin
County	Sheboygan
Area
• Total	0.72 sq mi (1.87 km²)
• Land	0.69 sq mi (1.80 km²)
• Water	0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²)
Elevation	978 ft (298 m)
Population (2020)
• Total	451
• Density	626/sq mi (241.2/km²)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)	920
FIPS code	55-29350
GNIS feature ID	1565565
State Highways
Rustic Roads

Glenbeulah is a small village located in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's a quiet place situated right by the Mullet River. In 2020, about 451 people called Glenbeulah home. It is included in the Sheboygan, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area, which means it's part of a larger city area.

History of Glenbeulah
Geography of Glenbeulah
Population and People
- Who Lives in Glenbeulah?
- German Heritage
Famous People from Glenbeulah
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History of Glenbeulah

Glenbeulah has a history stretching back to at least 1860. That's when its post office first opened, helping people send and receive mail. The village got its name in a unique way! It's located in a "glen," which is a narrow valley. The "Beulah" part of the name comes from the mother of a person who worked on building the railroad nearby.

Geography of Glenbeulah

Glenbeulah is located at specific coordinates: 43.796630 degrees North and -88.045834 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.

The United States Census Bureau says that the village covers a total area of about 0.71 square miles (1.87 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.68 square miles (1.80 square kilometers), is land. A smaller part, about 0.03 square miles (0.07 square kilometers), is water, likely from the Mullet River.

Population and People

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1880	375	—
1920	298	—
1930	284	−4.7%
1940	357	25.7%
1950	384	7.6%
1960	428	11.5%
1970	496	15.9%
1980	423	−14.7%
1990	386	−8.7%
2000	378	−2.1%
2010	463	22.5%
2020	451	−2.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

The population of Glenbeulah has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 463 people living in the village. By 2020, the population was 451.

Who Lives in Glenbeulah?

In 2010, most of the people living in Glenbeulah were White, making up about 98.7% of the population. A very small number of people were Native American or from other backgrounds. About 1.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

The average age of people in the village in 2010 was about 41.4 years old. About 22% of the residents were under 18, and about 12.1% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.8%) and females (49.2%).

German Heritage

Many people in Glenbeulah have German heritage. In fact, over 70% of the population has German roots. This means that many families in the village originally came from Germany. In 2023, about 320 people identified as having German ancestry.

Famous People from Glenbeulah

Some people who have lived in Glenbeulah have gone on to become important figures in government.

Thomas Armstrong: He was a Wisconsin State Representative, meaning he helped make laws for the state of Wisconsin.
Emery Crosby: Another Wisconsin State Representative who served the state.
Glenn Grothman: He is a U.S. Representative, which means he helps make laws for the entire country in Washington, D.C.
Edwin Slade: He also served as a Wisconsin State Assembly member.
William Van Pelt: He was a U.S. Representative as well, working in the national government.