Ogdensburg, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Ogdensburg, Wisconsin
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Location of Ogdensburg in Waupaca County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Waupaca |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.03 sq mi (2.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.97 sq mi (2.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 185 |
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(2019)
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173 |
| • Density | 177.80/sq mi (68.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-59475 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1570755 |
Ogdensburg is a small village located in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 185 people lived there. It is a quiet community with a rich history.
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Where is Ogdensburg?
Ogdensburg is found in Wisconsin. Its exact location is 44°27′8″N 89°1′59″W / 44.45222°N 89.03306°W. This means it is in the northern part of the United States.
The village covers a total area of about 1.01 square miles (2.62 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 0.96 square miles (2.49 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.05 square miles (0.13 square kilometers), is water.
A Look at Ogdensburg's Past
The village of Ogdensburg is in St. Lawrence Township. It was named after a person named Caleb Smith Ogden. He was one of the founders of the area.
Caleb Smith Ogden and his partners built a dam across St. Lawrence Creek. After the dam, they built a sawmill. They also built a grist mill. These mills helped the community grow.
Who Lives in Ogdensburg?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 237 | — | |
| 1930 | 176 | −25.7% | |
| 1940 | 207 | 17.6% | |
| 1950 | 221 | 6.8% | |
| 1960 | 181 | −18.1% | |
| 1970 | 206 | 13.8% | |
| 1980 | 214 | 3.9% | |
| 1990 | 220 | 2.8% | |
| 2000 | 224 | 1.8% | |
| 2010 | 185 | −17.4% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 173 | −6.5% | |
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Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 185 people living in the village. These people made up 82 households. Out of these, 57 were families.
The village had about 192.7 people per square mile (74.4 people per square kilometer). There were 98 homes in total.
Most of the people in the village were White (96.2%). A small number were Native American (1.1%) or Asian (1.6%). Some people (1.1%) were from two or more races.
Households and Families
About 26.8% of households had children under 18 living with them. More than half (52.4%) were married couples living together. Some households (7.3%) had a female head with no husband. Others (9.8%) had a male head with no wife. About 30.5% were not families.
Almost a quarter (23.2%) of all households were single individuals. About 9.7% of these were people aged 65 or older living alone. The average household had 2.26 people. The average family had 2.63 people.
Age of Residents
The average age of people in the village was 44.8 years old. About 18.4% of residents were under 18 years old. About 9.2% were between 18 and 24. A larger group (22.6%) was between 25 and 44. The biggest group (32.4%) was between 45 and 64. Finally, 17.3% were 65 years old or older.
In terms of gender, 53.0% of the people were male. The other 47.0% were female.
Notable People from Ogdensburg
- Reid F. Murray was a well-known person from Ogdensburg. He was a businessman and an educator. He also served as a member of the United States House of Representatives. This means he helped make laws for the country.
See also
In Spanish: Ogdensburg (Wisconsin) para niños
