Milltown, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Milltown, Wisconsin
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![]() Location of Milltown in Polk County, Wisconsin.
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State | ![]() |
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)
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• Total | 917 |
• Estimate
(2019)
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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.
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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 | |||
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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% | |
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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.
See also
In Spanish: Milltown (Wisconsin) para niños