Niagara, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Niagara City Hall and Library
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Location of Niagara in Marinette County, Wisconsin
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Location in Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Marinette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.01 sq mi (7.80 km2) |
| • Land | 2.76 sq mi (7.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2) |
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| • Total | 1,602 |
| • Density | 559.0/sq mi (215.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
54151
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| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-57325 |
Niagara is a city located in Marinette County, Wisconsin, USA. In 2020, about 1,602 people lived there. The city is right next to the Town of Niagara, to its north. It's also part of the larger Marinette Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes parts of Wisconsin and Michigan.
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History of Niagara City
The city of Niagara was started in 1900. It was built along the Menominee River. The name "Niagara" comes from an Iroquois word. It means "thundering waters." This name is also used for the famous Niagara Falls. Those falls are between New York and the Canadian province of Ontario.
Geography of Niagara
Niagara is located at 45°46′41″N 88°0′13″W / 45.77806°N 88.00361°W.
The city covers a total area of about 3.00 square miles (7.77 km2). Most of this area, about 2.75 square miles (7.12 km2), is land. The rest, about 0.25 square miles (0.65 km2), is water.
Population of Niagara
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 1,946 | — | |
| 1930 | 2,033 | 4.5% | |
| 1940 | 2,266 | 11.5% | |
| 1950 | 2,022 | −10.8% | |
| 1960 | 2,098 | 3.8% | |
| 1970 | 2,347 | 11.9% | |
| 1980 | 2,079 | −11.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,999 | −3.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,880 | −6.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,624 | −13.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,602 | −1.4% | |
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Niagara's People in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,624 people living in Niagara. These people lived in 695 households. About 440 of these were families. The city had about 590.5 inhabitants per square mile (228.0/km2) people per square mile.
Most of the people in Niagara were White (97.7%). A small number were Native American (0.6%) or Asian (0.4%). Some people were from two or more races (0.9%). About 1.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 29.9% of households had children under 18. Many households (47.5%) were married couples. About 30.4% of households were single people living alone. The average age in the city was 41.1 years.
Famous People from Niagara
- Anna DeForge: A professional basketball player.
- Royal T. Farrand: A doctor and college football player.
- Michael J. McCarthy: A Major General in the U.S. Air Force.
Images for kids
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Menominee River in Niagara
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Train depot
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A residential neighborhood in Niagara along US141
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City welcome sign
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Sign
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"Little Niagara Falls"
See also
In Spanish: Niagara (Wisconsin) para niños
