New Denmark, Wisconsin facts for kids
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New Denmark, Wisconsin
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Location in Brown County and the state of Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Brown |
| Established | 1855 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.4 sq mi (89.1 km2) |
| • Land | 34.1 sq mi (88.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,562 |
| • Density | 45/sq mi (17.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-56575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583803 |
New Denmark is a town located in Brown County, which is in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. In 2020, about 1,562 people lived there.
The town of New Denmark completely surrounds the nearby village of Denmark. However, they are two separate places. You can also find smaller communities like Fontenoy and Langes Corners within the town. Part of the community of Buckman is also in the town.
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History of New Denmark
New Denmark was first settled by people from Denmark in 1848. This makes it the oldest Danish settlement in the entire United States.
How the Town Was Formed
The area that is now New Denmark once had a post office called Cooperstown. This post office was later renamed "New Denmark." Cooperstown is now part of Manitowoc County.
On March 8, 1855, the Brown County Board of Supervisors made an important decision. They separated New Denmark from the town of De Pere. This action officially created the Town of New Denmark as we know it today.
Denmark Village Becomes Separate
The community of Denmark was the main business area within the Town of New Denmark. On June 15, 1915, the people of Denmark held a special vote. They voted on whether their community should become its own separate village.
The official count showed that 109 people voted yes, and only 26 voted no. Later that same year, Denmark officially became an independent village.
Geography and Location
New Denmark is found in the southeastern part of Brown County. It shares its southern border with Manitowoc County. To the east, it borders Kewaunee County.
As mentioned, the town completely surrounds the village of Denmark. The village is located just south of the town's geographic center.
Land and Water Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of 34.4 square miles (89.1 km2). Most of this area, about 34.1 square miles (88.4 km2), is land. The remaining part, about 0.23 square miles (0.6 km2) (or 0.72%), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,482 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,541 | 4.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,562 | 1.4% | |
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The population of New Denmark has grown over the years. In 2000, there were 1,482 people. By 2010, the population increased to 1,541. In 2020, it reached 1,562 people.
Households and Families
In 2000, there were 515 households in the town. A household means all the people living in one home. Out of these, 417 were families.
Many households (38.1%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (73.2%) were married couples living together. About 17.3% of all households were made up of people living alone.
Age Distribution
The people in New Denmark are spread across different age groups. In 2000:
- About 28.6% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 29.0% was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 9.0% was 65 years of age or older.
The average age in the town was 37 years.
Major Highways
Two important highways pass near or through New Denmark:
Interstate 43: This highway goes north towards Green Bay. If you go south, it leads to Manitowoc and Milwaukee.
WIS 96: This state highway starts on the western edge of Denmark and travels west to Fremont.
Notable People from New Denmark
Many interesting people have connections to New Denmark. Here are a few:
- Dennis Dewane: He was a Wisconsin State Representative and the first Chairman of New Denmark.
- Lawrence J. Kafka: Born in New Denmark, he served as a Wisconsin Representative from 1965 to 1972.
- Niels P. Larsen: He was a Wisconsin State Representative and lived in New Denmark.
- John G. Matteson: A Danish Seventh-day Adventist minister.
- James Rasmussen: He was a Wisconsin State Representative and also served as Chairman of New Denmark.
- Ferdinand Wittig: A Wisconsin State Representative who lived in New Denmark.
See also
In Spanish: New Denmark (Wisconsin) para niños
