Juneau, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Juneau, Wisconsin
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Downtown Juneau
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Location of Juneau in Dodge County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Dodge |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.65 sq mi (4.27 km2) |
| • Land | 1.65 sq mi (4.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 925 ft (282 m) |
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| • Total | 2,658 |
| • Density | 1,611.9/sq mi (622.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
53039
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| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-38675 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1567322 |
Juneau is a city in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States. It is the main city, or county seat, of Dodge County. In 2020, about 2,658 people lived there.
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History of Juneau
Juneau was started in 1845 by two settlers, Martin Rich and William Dennis. It quickly became the county seat of Dodge County in 1846.
The founders first called the settlement "Victory." Later, they changed it to "Dodge Center." This name came from the German words "Deutsch Center." But because these names were already used by other places, the town changed its name again in 1852 to Juneau.
Most people believe Juneau was named after Solomon Juneau. He was a French-Canadian trader who helped found Milwaukee and Theresa, Wisconsin. However, the city itself says it was named for Paul Juneau. Paul was Solomon Juneau's son, who was part Menominee. He was a businessman and a state legislator who lived in Juneau. He worked as the county's register of deeds until he died in an accidental shooting in 1858.
Juneau officially became a village in 1865. It then became a city in 1879.
Geography of Juneau
Juneau is located in Wisconsin at these coordinates: 43°24′23″N 88°42′12″W / 43.40639°N 88.70333°W.
The United States Census Bureau says the city covers a total area of about 1.65 square miles (4.27 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population of Juneau
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| 1870 | 300 | — | |
| 1880 | 454 | 51.3% | |
| 1890 | 701 | 54.4% | |
| 1900 | 891 | 27.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,003 | 12.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,159 | 15.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,154 | −0.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,301 | 12.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,444 | 11.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,718 | 19.0% | |
| 1970 | 2,043 | 18.9% | |
| 1980 | 2,045 | 0.1% | |
| 1990 | 2,157 | 5.5% | |
| 2000 | 2,485 | 15.2% | |
| 2010 | 2,814 | 13.2% | |
| 2020 | 2,658 | −5.5% | |
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Juneau's Population in 2020
According to the 2020 census, Juneau had 2,658 people. The city had about 1,612 people per square mile.
Most residents were White (87.5%). Other groups included Black or African American (2.4%), Native American (0.4%), and Asian (0.2%). About 5.8% were from other races, and 3.6% were from two or more races. About 9.0% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Juneau's Population in 2010
In the census of 2010, there were 2,814 people living in Juneau. There were 852 households, which are groups of people living together. About 561 of these were families.
The city had about 1,675 people per square mile. Most people were White (93.2%). Other groups included African American (3.6%), Native American (0.4%), and Asian (0.9%). About 10.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 34.9% of households had children under 18. Many households (51.1%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.46 people. The average family had 3.03 people.
The average age in the city was 38 years old. About 19.9% of residents were under 18. About 14.2% were 65 years or older. More males lived in the city (56.1%) than females (43.9%).
Education in Juneau
Dodgeland High School is the public high school for the area. It is part of the Dodgeland School District. St. Johns Lutheran School also serves students up to eighth grade.
Transportation in Juneau
Wisconsin Highway 26 is a main road that goes through the downtown area of Juneau.
For air travel, the Dodge County Airport (KUNU) is located just north of Juneau. This airport serves small planes.
Juneau used to have a train line. It was part of the Chicago & North Western railway. This line connected Janesville and Fond Du Lac. However, parts of this line were later closed.
Notable People from Juneau
Many interesting people have connections to Juneau:
- Hiram Barber, Jr., who was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
- Byron Buffington, a Wisconsin State Assemblyman.
- Jesse A. Canniff, also a Wisconsin State Assemblyman.
- Eugene A. Clifford, a Wisconsin State Senator.
- John W. DeGroff, another Wisconsin State Senator.
- Robert Goetsch, a Wisconsin State Assemblyman.
- Eli Hawks, who was both a Wisconsin State Assemblyman and the mayor of Juneau.
- Addie Joss, a famous baseball pitcher who is in the Hall of Fame. He grew up in Juneau.
- Martin L. Lueck, a politician and judge.
See also
In Spanish: Juneau (Wisconsin) para niños
