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Greenfield, Wisconsin
Town hall and water tower in foreground
Town hall and water tower in foreground
Location of Greenfield, Wisconsin
Location of Greenfield, Wisconsin
Country  United States
State  Wisconsin
County La Crosse
Area
 • Total 30.1 sq mi (77.9 km2)
 • Land 30.1 sq mi (77.9 km2)
 • Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
1,263 ft (385 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 2,060
 • Density 68/sq mi (26.4/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Codes
54601 (La Crosse)
54623 (Coon Valley)
Area code(s) 608
FIPS code 55-31150
GNIS feature ID 1583313

Greenfield is a town located in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It is part of the larger La Crosse area.

In 2010, about 2,060 people lived in Greenfield. This was an increase from the 1,538 people who lived there in 2000. A smaller community called St. Joseph is also part of the town.

Geography of Greenfield

Greenfield covers a total area of about 77.9 square kilometers (30.1 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's boundaries.

Population and People

Historical population
Year Pop. ±%
1980 1,512 —    
1990 1,550 +2.5%
2000 1,538 −0.8%
2010 2,060 +33.9%

In 2000, there were 1,538 people living in Greenfield. These people lived in 549 different homes. Most of the people living in Greenfield were White.

Many homes in Greenfield had children under 18 living there. About 70% of homes were married couples living together. The average home had about 2.8 people.

The population of Greenfield includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 30% of the people were under 18 years old. About 10% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 35 years.

Notable People from Greenfield

Some interesting people have come from Greenfield:

  • Henry Freehoff: He was a representative for Wisconsin in the state government. He was born in Greenfield.
  • George Albert Hammes: He became a Roman Catholic bishop. He was born in St. Joseph, which is part of Greenfield.

Economy and Local Life

The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration have a special home in St. Joseph. This home is where their retired members live.

See also

A friendly robot In Spanish: Greenfield (condado de La Crosse, Wisconsin) para niños

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