Milladore, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Milladore, Wisconsin
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Village
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Looking west in downtown Milladore
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Location of Milladore in Portage County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| Counties | Wood, Portage |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.58 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,194 ft (364 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 276 |
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261 |
| • Density | 261.52/sq mi (101.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip code |
54454
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| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-51875 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1569499 |
| Website | http://www.villageofmilladore.com |
Milladore is a small village in Wisconsin, a state in the United States. It is mostly located in Wood County, but a tiny part of it extends into Portage County. In 2010, about 276 people lived there.
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History of Milladore
Milladore was officially started in 1877. There are a couple of stories about how the village got its name. One story says that an early postmaster chose the name from something he was reading. Another story suggests the village was named after a train car. A post office has been open in Milladore since 1875.
Geography of Milladore
Milladore is located at 44°36′15″N 89°51′8″W / 44.60417°N 89.85222°W. This means it is in the central part of Wisconsin.
The United States Census Bureau says that the village covers a total area of about 1.02 square miles (2.64 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 226 | — | |
| 1950 | 247 | 9.3% | |
| 1960 | 239 | −3.2% | |
| 1970 | 229 | −4.2% | |
| 1980 | 250 | 9.2% | |
| 1990 | 314 | 25.6% | |
| 2000 | 268 | −14.6% | |
| 2010 | 276 | 3.0% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 261 | −5.4% | |
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Milladore's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, 276 people lived in Milladore. There were 106 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Out of these, 73 were families.
The village had about 270 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Milladore were White (93.1%). A small number were African American (1.1%) or from other races (5.1%). About 6.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (35.8%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (60.4%) were married couples living together. About 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals living alone.
The average age of people in the village was 35 years old. About 26.1% of the residents were under 18. About 11.2% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more males lived in the village (54.0%) than females (46.0%).
Notable People from Milladore
- Amy Sue Vruwink is a politician who comes from Milladore.
Images for kids
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Looking south
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Welcome sign
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Looking east at the sign for Milladore
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Post office
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Looking east at downtown Milladore
See also
In Spanish: Milladore (Wisconsin) para niños
