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New Lisbon, Wisconsin
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Location of New Lisbon in Juneau County, Wisconsin.
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 New Lisbon, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
New Lisbon, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Juneau |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.92 sq mi (7.57 km2) |
| • Land | 2.73 sq mi (7.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.19 sq mi (0.49 km2) |
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,748 |
| • Density | 639.6/sq mi (246.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-56900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1570225 |
New Lisbon is a city located in Juneau County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,748 people lived there. It's a small city with an interesting past and a close-knit community.
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History of New Lisbon
The area where New Lisbon now stands was once a winter camp for the Ho-Chunk people. They are a Native American tribe. They called this place Waac Hot’ųp Ra or Waac Hožu Ra. This means "where canoes are placed" or "boat launch." The United States gained this land from the Ho-Chunk nation in a treaty signed in 1836.
Early Settlers and Mills
The first European settlers arrived in 1838. Their names were Amasa Wilson and C.B. Smith. They came to cut down trees for lumber. Wilson and Smith chose the New Lisbon site for a log boom on the Lemonweir River. A log boom is like a fence in the water that holds logs together. They built a sawmill there in 1842-1843. A sawmill is a place where logs are cut into planks.
In 1855, Amasa Wilson planned out the village. It was first called Mill Haven. Later, its name changed to New Lisbon. This might have been suggested by Larmon Saxton, who was from Lisbon, Ohio. In 1857, a railroad line connected to the community. This helped the village grow. New Lisbon officially became a city in March 1870.
Geography and Location
New Lisbon is located in Wisconsin. It sits at specific coordinates: 43.877032 degrees North and -90.165908 degrees West.
The city covers a total area of about 2.92 square miles (7.57 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.73 square miles (7.08 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.19 square miles (0.49 square kilometers), is water.
Airport Services
New Lisbon shares an airport with the nearby city of Mauston. It is called the Mauston–New Lisbon Union Airport (82C). This airport helps people travel to and from the area.
Population and People
The number of people living in New Lisbon has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 1,221 | — | |
| 1880 | 1,024 | −16.1% | |
| 1890 | 990 | −3.3% | |
| 1900 | 1,014 | 2.4% | |
| 1910 | 1,074 | 5.9% | |
| 1920 | 994 | −7.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,076 | 8.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,215 | 12.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,482 | 22.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,337 | −9.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,361 | 1.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,390 | 2.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,491 | 7.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,436 | −3.7% | |
| 2010 | 2,554 | 77.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,748 | −31.6% | |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, the city had 1,748 residents. The population density was about 639.6 people per square mile (246.9 per square kilometer). This means how many people live in a certain area. There were 703 homes in the city.
Most of the people in New Lisbon were White (88.7%). Other groups included Black or African American (4.4%), Asian (0.8%), and Native American (0.6%). About 5.0% of people were from two or more races. About 2.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Money and Education
From 2016 to 2020, the average household income in New Lisbon was about $41,283. For families, the average income was $54,028. The per capita income (income per person) was $15,668.
About 16.9% of families and 20.6% of all people lived below the poverty line. This means they had very low incomes. For young people under 18, 27.6% were below the poverty line. For people 65 or older, it was 7.0%.
Most adults aged 25 and over (89.7%) had finished high school or higher. About 11.8% had a bachelor's degree or more education.
Population in 2010
In 2010, New Lisbon had 2,554 people. There were 631 households, which are groups of people living together. About 30.3% of these households had children under 18.
The average age of people in the city was 38.9 years. About 15.2% of residents were under 18. About 38.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
Economy and Jobs
In 2004, a large state building called the New Lisbon Correctional Institution was built in the city. This facility provides many jobs for people in the area.
Famous People from New Lisbon
Many interesting people have connections to New Lisbon:
- Marc Andreessen: He helped create the very first web browser, which is how we explore the internet today. He grew up in New Lisbon.
- Linda Balgord: A talented performer who has starred in shows on Broadway.
- Kurtwood Smith: An actor famous for playing Red Forman on the TV show That '70s Show.
- Jarrod Washburn: A former professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB).
See also
In Spanish: New Lisbon (Wisconsin) para niños
