La Valle, Wisconsin facts for kids
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La Valle, Wisconsin
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Wis-58 and Wis-33 run concurrently through town
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Location of La Valle in Sauk County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Sauk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.41 sq mi (1.05 km2) |
| • Land | 0.40 sq mi (1.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 367 |
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(2019)
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361 |
| • Density | 907.04/sq mi (349.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-42850 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1567700 |
La Valle is a small village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States. It is located right next to the Baraboo River. In 2010, about 367 people lived there. The village is part of the larger Town of La Valle.
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The History of La Valle Village
La Valle has a long history! A post office opened here way back in 1856. The name "La Valle" comes from French. It means "the valley."
Where is La Valle Located?
La Valle is located at 43°34′59″N 90°7′53″W / 43.58306°N 90.13139°W. This means it's in the northern part of the United States.
The United States Census Bureau says the village covers about 0.43 square miles (1.11 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny bit, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in La Valle?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 306 | — | |
| 1890 | 333 | 8.8% | |
| 1900 | 386 | 15.9% | |
| 1910 | 421 | 9.1% | |
| 1920 | 447 | 6.2% | |
| 1930 | 415 | −7.2% | |
| 1940 | 408 | −1.7% | |
| 1950 | 448 | 9.8% | |
| 1960 | 417 | −6.9% | |
| 1970 | 411 | −1.4% | |
| 1980 | 412 | 0.2% | |
| 1990 | 446 | 8.3% | |
| 2000 | 326 | −26.9% | |
| 2010 | 367 | 12.6% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 361 | −1.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The economy in La Valle is mostly about tourism. Many people visit the nearby Lake Redstone and Dutch Hollow Lake. These lakes have communities that help the local economy.
La Valle Population in 2010
In 2010, a census counted 367 people living in La Valle. These people lived in 165 households, and 97 of those were families. The village had about 873.8 people per square mile. There were 172 homes in total.
Most people in La Valle were White (97.5%). A small number were African American (0.3%) or Asian (1.6%). About 0.5% of the population identified with two or more races. Around 2.2% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
About 29.1% of households had children under 18 living there. Many households (39.4%) were married couples. Some households had a female (12.1%) or male (7.3%) head without a spouse. About 41.2% of households were not families.
Almost one-third (31.5%) of all households had only one person living there. About 14.5% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone. On average, each household had 2.22 people, and each family had 2.78 people.
The average age in the village was 39.1 years. About 20.4% of residents were under 18. About 9.1% were between 18 and 24. People aged 25 to 44 made up 27.8% of the population. Those aged 45 to 64 were 24%. Finally, 18.8% of residents were 65 years or older. The village had slightly more males (51.0%) than females (49.0%).
Schools in La Valle
The School District of Reedsburg serves La Valle. This district has several schools. It includes four elementary schools, one intermediate school, and one middle school. There is also one high school. Ironton-La Valle Elementary School is the only school located directly in La Valle.
Famous People from La Valle
- Benjamin G. Paddock – He was a politician and served in the Wisconsin state legislature.
- Glenn M. Wise – He was the Secretary of State for Wisconsin from 1955 to 1957.
See also
In Spanish: La Valle (Wisconsin) para niños
