Maple, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Maple, Wisconsin
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Location of the Town of Maple, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Douglas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.1 sq mi (83.1 km2) |
| • Land | 32.1 sq mi (83.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,053 ft (321 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 649 |
| • Density | 20.2/sq mi (7.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
54854
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| Area code(s) | 715 and 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-48725 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583639 |
| Website | Town of Maple, Douglas County, Wisconsin |
Maple is a small town in Douglas County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 649 people lived there. The communities of Blueberry and Maple are also part of this town.
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History of Maple
The Town of Maple was created on December 24, 1906. It was formed when the older town of Old Brule was divided into three new towns.
Geography and Location
Maple is located in Wisconsin, a state in the United States. The town covers an area of about 32.1 square miles (83.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
People of Maple
In 2000, there were 649 people living in Maple. These people lived in 277 households, and 193 of these were families. The town had about 20 people per square mile (7.8 people per square kilometer).
Most people in Maple were White (about 96.76%). There were also some Native American (2.00%) and Asian (0.46%) residents. About 0.77% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 31% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (58.5%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.34 people.
The people in Maple were of different ages. About 23.6% were under 18 years old. About 13.9% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 39 years.
Getting Around Maple
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 2 is the main road that goes through the Town of Maple. This highway helps people travel to and from the town.
Schools in Maple
The Maple School District is quite large, covering about 1,500 square miles (3,885 square kilometers). It includes two villages and nine towns. The district runs four schools:
- Iron River Elementary School
- Northwestern Elementary School
- Northwestern Middle School
- Northwestern High School
Famous People from Maple
- Reino A. Perala: He was a lawyer and also involved in politics.
See also
In Spanish: Maple (Wisconsin) para niños
