Oostburg, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Oostburg, Wisconsin
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| Village of Oostburg | |
Location of Oostburg in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Sheboygan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.96 sq mi (5.08 km2) |
| • Land | 1.96 sq mi (5.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
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| • Total | 3,056 |
| • Density | 1,542.81/sq mi (595.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-60100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1570842 |
| Website | www.oostburg.org |
Oostburg is a small village located in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 3,056 people lived there. It is part of the larger Sheboygan, Wisconsin area.
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History of Oostburg
The Village of Oostburg officially became a village in 1909. It was first settled by people who came from the Netherlands. They named the village after a city in the Netherlands.
Education in Oostburg
Oostburg has its own school district called the Oostburg School District. This district runs three schools:
- Oostburg Elementary School
- Oostburg Middle School
- Oostburg High School
There is also a private school in the village called Oostburg Christian School.
Geography of Oostburg
Oostburg is located in Wisconsin at these coordinates: 43°37′27″N 87°47′52″W / 43.62417°N 87.79778°W.
The United States Census Bureau says that the village covers about 1.95 square miles (5.08 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 380 | — | |
| 1920 | 497 | 30.8% | |
| 1930 | 671 | 35.0% | |
| 1940 | 742 | 10.6% | |
| 1950 | 895 | 20.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,065 | 19.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,309 | 22.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,647 | 25.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,931 | 17.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,660 | 37.8% | |
| 2010 | 2,887 | 8.5% | |
| 2020 | 3,056 | 5.9% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 2,887 people living in Oostburg. There were 1,091 homes, and 826 of these were families. The village had about 1,480 people per square mile (571 people per square kilometer).
Most people in Oostburg were white (95.7%). A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 3.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Oostburg was 38.3 years old. About 27.9% of residents were under 18 years old.
Notable People from Oostburg
Some well-known people have lived in Oostburg:
- Peter Daane: He was a farmer, a merchant (someone who sells goods), and a politician. A politician is someone who works in government.
- Devin LeMahieu: He was a newspaper editor and also a politician.
- Terry Katsma: He is a businessman and a politician who lives in Oostburg.
See also
In Spanish: Oostburg (Wisconsin) para niños
