La Follette, Wisconsin facts for kids
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La Follette, Wisconsin
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Location of La Follette, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Burnett |
| founded | 1901 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39.0 sq mi (101.0 km2) |
| • Land | 37.1 sq mi (96.0 km2) |
| • Water | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 536 |
| • Density | 15/sq mi (5.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-40975 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583505 |
La Follette is a small town located in Burnett County, which is in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. In 2010, about 536 people lived here. Two smaller communities, Coomer and Hertel, are also part of the town.
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History of La Follette
Who Was Robert M. La Follette?
The town of La Follette gets its name from an important person named Robert M. La Follette. He was a famous U.S. Senator and also served as the governor of Wisconsin. He was a very influential politician in the early 1900s.
Geography and Location
Where is La Follette?
La Follette is found along the southern edge of Burnett County. To its south is Polk County.
Size of the Town
The United States Census Bureau tells us that the town covers a total area of about 101 square kilometers (which is about 39 square miles). Most of this area, about 96 square kilometers (37 square miles), is land. The rest, about 5 square kilometers (1.9 square miles), is water.
Population and People
How Many People Live Here?
According to a census taken in 2000, there were 511 people living in La Follette. These people lived in 220 different homes.
Age Groups in La Follette
The population of La Follette includes people of all ages. In 2000:
- About 21% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 23% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 29% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 21% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in La Follette was 45 years.
See also
- In Spanish: La Follette (Wisconsin) para niños
