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Milltown, Wisconsin
Location of Milltown in Polk County, Wisconsin.
Location of Milltown in Polk County, Wisconsin.
Country  United States
State  Wisconsin
County Polk
Area
 • Total 1.84 sq mi (4.76 km2)
 • Land 1.81 sq mi (4.69 km2)
 • Water 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2)
Elevation
1,198 ft (365 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 917
 • Estimate 
(2019)
877
 • Density 484.26/sq mi (186.98/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 715 & 534
FIPS code 55-52100
GNIS feature ID 1569527

Milltown is a small village located in Polk County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 917 people lived there. The village is part of the larger Town of Milltown.

About Milltown's Location

Milltown is found at specific geographic coordinates: 45.527684 degrees north and -92.505386 degrees west. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.

The village covers a total area of about 1.78 square miles (4.61 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 1.75 square miles (4.53 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometers), is water.

Milltown is easy to reach because it is located along two important Wisconsin Highways: Highway 35 and Highway 46. It is also connected by Polk County Road G.

Milltown's Population Over Time

Historical population
Census Pop.
1910 250
1920 440 76.0%
1930 450 2.3%
1940 469 4.2%
1950 580 23.7%
1960 608 4.8%
1970 634 4.3%
1980 732 15.5%
1990 786 7.4%
2000 888 13.0%
2010 917 3.3%
2019 (est.) 877 −4.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

Population Details from 2010

In 2010, the village of Milltown had 917 residents. These people lived in 416 households, and 237 of these were families. The population density was about 524 people per square mile (202 people per square kilometer). This means that for every square mile of land, there were about 524 people living there.

There were 473 housing units in the village. About 31% of the households had children under 18 living with them. About 36% were married couples living together. Some households were led by a single parent, either a mother or a father. About 43% of households were made up of individuals living alone.

The average age of people in Milltown was 39.6 years old. About 24% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 16% of the people were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.1%) and females (49.9%).

Education in Milltown

Students in Milltown attend schools that are part of the Unity School District. This district provides education for children and teens in the area.

Notable People from Milltown

  • George A. Nelson: He was born in Milltown and became a Wisconsin State Representative, which means he helped make laws for the state of Wisconsin. He was also a farmer.
  • Howard I. Nelson: Also born in Milltown, he became a state legislator and businessman in Minnesota.
  • Raymond A. Peabody: He lived in Milltown and was a Wisconsin State Representative and a businessman. He also served as a trustee and village president of Milltown, helping to lead the local government.

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