Lakeland, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lakeland, Wisconsin
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Town hall in Barronett
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Location of Lakeland, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Barron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.3 sq mi (91.4 km2) |
| • Land | 33.0 sq mi (85.5 km2) |
| • Water | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,296 ft (395 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 938 |
| • Density | 26.580/sq mi (10.263/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-41600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583513 |
Lakeland is a town located in Barron County, in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It is a small community. In 2020, about 938 people lived there. The small area called Barronett is also part of the town of Lakeland.
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Exploring Lakeland's Geography
Lakeland is found in the northwestern part of Barron County. It shares a border with Washburn County to the north.
Lakes and Waterways
This town is known for its many lakes. There are at least 27 named lakes within Lakeland. The biggest lake completely inside the town is Silver Lake, located in the southeast.
Roads and Travel
U.S. Route 63 is a main road that goes through Lakeland. It runs from north to south. This road connects Barronett with the city of Cumberland.
Land and Water Area
Lakeland covers a total area of about 91.4 square kilometers (about 35.3 square miles). Most of this area, about 85.5 square kilometers (33.0 square miles), is land. The rest, about 5.9 square kilometers (2.3 square miles), is water. This means that about 6.5% of Lakeland is covered by water.
Who Lives in Lakeland?
In 2000, there were 963 people living in Lakeland. These people lived in 378 different homes. Most of these homes, 280, were families.
Population Details
The population of Lakeland is spread out across different age groups. In 2000:
- About 25.9% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 5.0% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 27.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 30.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 11.6% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Lakeland was 41 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Lakeland (Wisconsin) para niños
