Martell, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Martell, Wisconsin
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Location of Martell, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Pierce |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.8 sq mi (92.8 km2) |
| • Land | 35.8 sq mi (92.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,070 ft (326 m) |
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| • Total | 1,070 |
| • Density | 29.9/sq mi (11.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-49775 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583668 |
Martell is a small town in Pierce County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 1,070 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a strong community feel.
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Exploring Martell's Communities
Martell is made up of a few smaller areas, each with its own location.
Lawton
- Lawton is a community found where US Highway 63 meets County Road N.
- Part of Lawton is also located in the nearby town of Ellsworth.
Martell (Community)
- The community of Martell is right on US Highway 63.
- It is also located near the Rush River.
Morton Corner
- Morton Corner is another small area in Martell.
- You can find it at the crossing of County Road J and 690th Avenue.
Getting Around Martell
The main way to travel through Martell is by using U.S. Route 63. This highway helps connect the town to other places. It also crosses over the Rush River within the town.
Martell's Geography
Martell covers an area of about 35.8 square miles (which is about 92.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's official borders.
Who Lives in Martell?
In 2000, there were 1,070 people living in Martell. These people lived in 382 different homes. Most of the people living in Martell were white. A very small number of people were from other racial backgrounds.
Families and Households
- Out of the 382 homes, about 39% had children under 18 living there.
- Most homes (about 69%) were married couples living together.
- The average home had about 2.8 people, and the average family had about 3.17 people.
Age Groups in Martell
- About 27.7% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 36% of the people were between 25 and 44 years old. This means many adults in their prime working years live here.
- About 7.2% of the people were 65 years old or older.
- The average age of people in Martell was 36 years old.
Famous People from Martell
Some notable people were born in or have connections to Martell:
- LaRoy Baird: He was a lawyer and politician in North Dakota.
- Randolph Edgar Haugan: He was a Norwegian-American writer.
- William A. Kay: He was a farmer and served as a representative in the Wisconsin State government.
See also
In Spanish: Martell (Wisconsin) para niños
