Oliver, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Oliver, Wisconsin
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Village
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Location of Oliver in Douglas County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Douglas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.10 sq mi (5.43 km2) |
| • Land | 2.07 sq mi (5.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 423 |
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(2022)
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423 |
| • Density | 201.43/sq mi (77.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 and 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-59800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1570799 |
| Website | www.villageofoliver.org |
Oliver is a small village located in Douglas County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 423 people lived there.
Oliver is situated close to larger cities. It is about 5 miles (8 km) west of Superior. It is also very near Duluth, Minnesota, just 0.3 miles (0.5 km) east of the Gary – New Duluth neighborhood.
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Getting Around Oliver
The main road in Oliver is called Union Street, which is also known as Wisconsin Highway 105. This road helps people travel through the village.
A special bridge, the Oliver Bridge, crosses the Saint Louis River. This bridge connects the village of Oliver to the city of Duluth, Minnesota and its nearby area, Gary – New Duluth. It's an important link between Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Oliver's Location and Size
Oliver is located at specific geographic coordinates: 46.657291 degrees North and -92.192319 degrees West.
The village covers a total area of about 2.08 square miles (5.39 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.06 square miles (5.34 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Oliver?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 153 | — | |
| 1930 | 167 | 9.2% | |
| 1940 | 201 | 20.4% | |
| 1950 | 210 | 4.5% | |
| 1960 | 222 | 5.7% | |
| 1970 | 210 | −5.4% | |
| 1980 | 253 | 20.5% | |
| 1990 | 265 | 4.7% | |
| 2000 | 358 | 35.1% | |
| 2010 | 399 | 11.5% | |
| 2020 | 423 | 6.0% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 423 | 6.0% | |
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The population of Oliver has grown over the years. In 1920, only 153 people lived there. By 2020, the population had increased to 423.
Oliver's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 399 people living in Oliver. These people lived in 159 different homes, and 116 of these were families.
The village had about 194 people living in each square mile (75 people per square kilometer). Most of the people living in Oliver were White (96.5%). There were also small numbers of Native American (1.3%) and Asian (0.5%) residents. About 1.8% of the population identified as being from two or more races. A very small number (0.3%) were Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, about 35.8% of the homes had children under 18 years old. Many homes (57.9%) were married couples living together. The average home had about 2.51 people, and the average family had about 2.92 people.
The average age of people in Oliver was 41.9 years. About 25.6% of the residents were under 18 years old. Most people were between 25 and 64 years old. The village had slightly more males (51.4%) than females (48.6%).
See also
In Spanish: Oliver (Wisconsin) para niños
