Luxemburg, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Luxemburg, Wisconsin
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Location of Luxemburg in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Kewaunee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.30 sq mi (5.95 km2) |
| • Land | 2.30 sq mi (5.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 2,515 |
| • Estimate
(2019)
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2,571 |
| • Density | 1,119.77/sq mi (432.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-46425 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1568827 |
| Website | www.luxemburgusa.com |
Luxemburg is a village located in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 2,515 people lived there. It is part of the larger Green Bay area. The village is also found within the town of Luxemburg.
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Geography of Luxemburg
Luxemburg is located at 44°32′18″N 87°42′17″W / 44.53833°N 87.70472°W.
The United States Census Bureau says the village covers about 2.27 square miles (5.88 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area.
Interestingly, Luxemburg once had its name accidentally swapped with Belgium, Wisconsin due to a mistake. Both places kept their new names!
Climate in Luxemburg
The weather in Luxemburg changes throughout the year. Here is a chart showing the average temperatures and rainfall:
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Population of Luxemburg
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 402 | — | |
| 1920 | 457 | 13.7% | |
| 1930 | 475 | 3.9% | |
| 1940 | 468 | −1.5% | |
| 1950 | 519 | 10.9% | |
| 1960 | 730 | 40.7% | |
| 1970 | 853 | 16.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,040 | 21.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,151 | 10.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,935 | 68.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,515 | 30.0% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 2,571 | 2.2% | |
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Luxemburg's Population in 2010
In 2010, a special count of people called a census showed that 2,515 people lived in Luxemburg. These people lived in 973 homes, with 672 of those being families.
The village had about 1,108 people per square mile (428 people per square kilometer). Most people living in Luxemburg were White (97.2%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 2.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (41.1%) had children under 18 living there. Most families (54.1%) were married couples. The average age of people in the village was 34.7 years old. About 29.9% of residents were under 18.
Famous People from Luxemburg
Many interesting people have come from Luxemburg. Here are a few:
- Joseph Filz: He was a state representative in Wisconsin and also the postmaster of Luxemburg.
- Bernard Hahn: Another Wisconsin State Representative.
- Terry Jorgensen: A former professional baseball player in Major League Baseball.
- Benji LaCrosse: A national racing champion in 2006.
- Joseph M. Mleziva: He also served as a Wisconsin State Representative.
- Steve Okoniewski: A former professional football player in the National Football League.
- Lary J. Swoboda: Another Wisconsin State Representative.
Images for kids
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Looking north at downtown Luxemburg
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Looking east at Luxemburg
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Road sign
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Luxemburg-Casco High School
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Welcome sign
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Ron's Cheese sign
See also
In Spanish: Luxemburg (Wisconsin) para niños
