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La Follette, Wisconsin
Location of La Follette, Wisconsin
Location of La Follette, Wisconsin
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
 (2010)
 • 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.

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.

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