Holland, La Crosse County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Holland, Wisconsin
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Location of Holland, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | La Crosse |
| Area | |
| • Total | 45.6 sq mi (118.2 km2) |
| • Land | 42.5 sq mi (110.1 km2) |
| • Water | 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,530 |
| • Density | 73.8/sq mi (29.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-35350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583401 |
| Website | https://www.townofhollandwi.org/ |
Holland is a town in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 4,530 people lived there. It's part of the larger La Crosse area. A small community called Council Bay is also found within the town.
History of Holland, Wisconsin
Holland was first settled by farmers who came from the Netherlands. That's why it's called Holland! There's even a small community inside the town called New Amsterdam, named after a famous Dutch city.
Geography and Location
Holland is a town with a total area of about 45.6 square miles (118.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 42.5 square miles (110.1 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 3.1 square miles (8.1 square kilometers), is water.
The town of Holland is located to the north and west of the village of Holmen, Wisconsin.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1990 | 2,778 | — |
| 2000 | 3,042 | +9.5% |
| 2010 | 3,756 | +23.5% |
| 2020 | 4,530 | +20.6% |
In 2000, there were 3,042 people living in Holland. The town had about 1,014 households, with many of them being families. The population density was about 71.6 people per square mile.
Most people living in Holland are White (96.71%). There are also smaller groups of Asian (2.04%), Native American (0.20%), and African American (0.07%) residents. About 0.39% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (46.6%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (77.4%) were married couples living together. The average household had 3 people, and the average family had 3.23 people.
The population in Holland is quite young, with 31.2% of residents under 18 years old. The median age was 35 years. This means half the people were younger than 35 and half were older.
The average income for a household in Holland was about $55,846 in 2000. For families, the average income was about $57,383. A small number of families (3.6%) and individuals (4.2%) lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Holland (condado de La Crosse, Wisconsin) para niños
