New Auburn, Wisconsin facts for kids
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New Auburn, Wisconsin
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Village
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Location of New Auburn in Chippewa County
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| Counties | Chippewa, Barron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.40 sq mi (8.81 km2) |
| • Land | 3.40 sq mi (8.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,102 ft (336 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 562 |
| • Density | 165.3/sq mi (63.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-56350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1570199 |
New Auburn is a small village located in the state of Wisconsin, USA. It's special because it's split between two counties: Barron County and Chippewa County. Most of the village is in Chippewa County. In 2020, about 562 people lived there. A small part of the village also reaches into the Town of Auburn and Town of Bloomer in Chippewa County, and the Town of Dovre in Barron County.
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Exploring New Auburn's Location
New Auburn is located in the western part of Wisconsin. Its exact spot on a map is 45.203766 degrees north and 91.561570 degrees west.
Land Area and Roads
The village covers a total area of about 3.40 square miles (8.81 square kilometers). There are no large bodies of water, like lakes or rivers, within the village limits. New Auburn is easy to reach because it's located right along U.S. Highway 53. Other important roads that pass through or near the village include County Roads AA, M, Q, and SS.
Who Lives in New Auburn?
The number of people living in New Auburn has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population history:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 364 | — | |
| 1920 | 386 | 6.0% | |
| 1930 | 376 | −2.6% | |
| 1940 | 398 | 5.9% | |
| 1950 | 371 | −6.8% | |
| 1960 | 383 | 3.2% | |
| 1970 | 368 | −3.9% | |
| 1980 | 466 | 26.6% | |
| 1990 | 485 | 4.1% | |
| 2000 | 562 | 15.9% | |
| 2010 | 548 | −2.5% | |
| 2020 | 562 | 2.6% | |
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A Look at the 2010 Population
In 2010, there were 548 people living in New Auburn. These people lived in 217 different homes, with 139 of them being families. Most residents, about 97.3%, were White.
The average age in the village was about 34.6 years old. Nearly 29% of the residents were under 18, while about 13.3% were 65 or older. The village had a fairly even split between genders, with 52.0% male and 48.0% female residents.
New Auburn in Books
New Auburn is famous for being the setting of a book called Population: 485: Meeting your Neighbors One Siren at a Time. This book was written by Michael Perry. In his memoir, he shares his experiences as a volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician (EMT) for the New Auburn Area Fire Department. It gives readers a peek into what life is like in a small town.
Well-Known People from New Auburn
- Arnt Erickson: He was a businessman and politician who lived in New Auburn. He was also a village supervisor.
- Michael Perry: A well-known author who was born and grew up in New Auburn.
Images for kids
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This chart shows the age groups of people in Eau Claire County, which is near New Auburn, based on the 2000 Census.
See also
In Spanish: New Auburn (Wisconsin) para niños
