New Odanah, Wisconsin facts for kids
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New Odanah, Wisconsin
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 New Odanah, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Ashland |
| Town | Sanborn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.426 sq mi (6.28 km2) |
| • Land | 2.426 sq mi (6.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 617 ft (188 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 466 |
| • Density | 192.1/sq mi (74.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2585069 |
New Odanah is a small community located in the town of Sanborn, within Ashland County, Wisconsin, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. It's like a neighborhood or a small town that doesn't have its own separate local government.
In 2020, the population of New Odanah was 466 people. This community is an important part of the Bad River Indian Reservation. Sometimes, people in the area simply refer to it as part of Odanah, which is the name that appears on official maps from the Wisconsin DOT.
What is a Census-Designated Place?
A census-designated place, often called a CDP, is a special type of area defined by the U.S. Census Bureau. It's created just for collecting and reporting information about people and housing.
- CDPs are like towns or villages that don't have their own separate local government.
- They don't have a mayor or a town council.
- The boundaries of a CDP are set by the Census Bureau, not by local laws.
- This helps gather accurate data for areas that might not be official cities or towns.
Location and Community
New Odanah is situated in northern Wisconsin. It's part of the larger Bad River Indian Reservation. This reservation is the home of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, a Native American tribe.
- The community is located in Sanborn, a town in Ashland County.
- Even though it's officially "New Odanah" for census records, many locals and maps refer to the entire area simply as "Odanah."
- Being on a reservation means the community has a unique cultural and historical background.
