Knapp, Dunn County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Knapp
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Location of Knapp in Dunn County, Wisconsin.
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Location in Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Dunn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.57 sq mi (4.08 km2) |
| • Land | 1.57 sq mi (4.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
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| • Total | 478 |
| • Density | 304.5/sq mi (117.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-39975 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583487 |
Knapp is a small village located in Dunn County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's a quiet community with a population of 478 people, according to the 2020 census.
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A Look Back in Time: Knapp's History
The village of Knapp has had a post office serving its residents since 1872. This means people have been sending and receiving mail here for a very long time!
The village got its name from a man named John Holly Knapp. He was an important person in the lumber industry, which means he worked with wood and forests.
Where is Knapp Located?
Knapp is located in Wisconsin at specific coordinates: 44°57′16″N 92°4′50″W / 44.95444°N 92.08056°W. This helps us pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says that Knapp covers a total area of about 1.59 square miles (4.08 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.58 square miles (4.07 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.01 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Knapp? Population Facts
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 480 | — | |
| 1910 | 413 | — | |
| 1920 | 478 | 15.7% | |
| 1930 | 424 | −11.3% | |
| 1940 | 436 | 2.8% | |
| 1950 | 424 | −2.8% | |
| 1960 | 374 | −11.8% | |
| 1970 | 369 | −1.3% | |
| 1980 | 419 | 13.6% | |
| 1990 | 419 | 0.0% | |
| 2000 | 421 | 0.5% | |
| 2010 | 463 | 10.0% | |
| 2020 | 478 | 3.2% | |
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Knapp's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 463 people lived in Knapp. These people lived in 214 different homes, and 122 of these were families.
The village had about 293 people per square mile. There were 230 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in Knapp were White (97.8%). A small number were Native American (1.1%), and 1.1% were from two or more races. A very small group (0.2%) were Hispanic or Latino.
About 22.9% of homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (47.2%) were married couples living together. About 34.1% of all homes had just one person living in them. Also, 17.8% of homes had someone 65 years or older living alone.
The average age of people in the village was 44.9 years old. About 19.4% of residents were under 18. About 22.7% were 65 years of age or older. The village had slightly more males (52.3%) than females (47.7%).
Famous People from Knapp
- Albert R. Hall was a businessman who lived on a farm near Knapp. He was also a politician, serving many terms in the government of both Minnesota and Wisconsin.
- Caroline A. Hall was Albert R. Hall's sister. She lived on the farm with him. Caroline was important because she helped start a group called the National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry, often called "The Grange." This group helps farmers and their families. When her brother died, she inherited the farm.
See also
In Spanish: Knapp (Wisconsin) para niños
