Loyal, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Loyal, Wisconsin
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The old downtown, looking north on WIS 98
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Location of Loyal in Clark County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Clark |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.37 sq mi (3.54 km2) |
| • Land | 1.37 sq mi (3.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,240 ft (378 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 1,261 |
| • Estimate
(2019)
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1,233 |
| • Density | 901.32/sq mi (347.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
54446
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| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-46075 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1568773 |
Loyal is a small city in Clark County, Wisconsin. It is located in the United States. In 2010, about 1,261 people lived there. Even though it's inside the Town of Loyal, the city runs its own government.
The city got its name in the 1860s. Many brave people from the area went to fight in the American Civil War. They were very "loyal" to their country. A store opened here in 1870. The town was officially planned out in 1885. It became a village in 1893 and then a city in 1948.
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Exploring Loyal, Wisconsin
Where is Loyal?
Loyal is located at these coordinates: 44°44′15″N 90°29′47″W / 44.73750°N 90.49639°W.
The United States Census Bureau says that Loyal covers about 1.39 square miles (3.54 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in Loyal?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 46 | — | |
| 1900 | 645 | — | |
| 1910 | 677 | 5.0% | |
| 1920 | 735 | 8.6% | |
| 1930 | 862 | 17.3% | |
| 1940 | 921 | 6.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,104 | 19.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,146 | 3.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,126 | −1.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,252 | 11.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,244 | −0.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,308 | 5.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,261 | −3.6% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 1,233 | −2.2% | |
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A Look at the 2010 Census
In 2010, there were 1,261 people living in Loyal. There were 538 homes and 344 families. The city had about 907 people per square mile.
Most people in Loyal were White (98.3%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Loyal was 41 years old. Almost 25% of the people were under 18. About 23% were 65 or older. The number of males and females was almost equal.
Schools and Fun Events
Loyal has three schools for its young people:
- Loyal Elementary School
- Loyal High School (their sports teams are called the Greyhounds!)
- Saint Anthony's Catholic School
The biggest event in Loyal is the Loyal Corn Festival. It's a fun time for everyone in the community!
Famous People from Loyal
Some notable people who have lived in or were born in Loyal include:
- Fred W. Draper: A Wisconsin State Representative and teacher.
- Baldwin W. Fullmer: Also a Wisconsin State Representative.
- Mary Lazich: A Wisconsin State Senator.
Images for kids
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The old downtown, looking north
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The sign for Loyal on WIS 98
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Loyal Historical Society buildings
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United Methodist Church
See also
In Spanish: Loyal (Wisconsin) para niños
