Osceola, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Osceola, Wisconsin
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Downtown Osceola
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Location of Osceola in Polk County, Wisconsin.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Polk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.19 sq mi (10.84 km2) |
| • Land | 4.06 sq mi (10.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km2) |
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| • Total | 2,765 |
| • Density | 659.9/sq mi (255.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
54020
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| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-60450 |
Osceola (pronounced AH-see-OH-luh) is a village in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 2,765 people, according to the 2020 census. Osceola is located right on the border with Minnesota. The St. Croix River separates it from Minnesota. You can find Osceola along Wisconsin Highway 35.
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History of Osceola
The village of Osceola was named after Osceola. He was a famous chief of the Seminole people.
Geography of Osceola
Osceola is located at coordinates 45.322365 degrees North and 92.698534 degrees West. A beautiful natural spot in downtown Osceola is Cascade Falls. This waterfall is about 25 feet (7.6 meters) tall. Its crest, or top edge, is about 30 feet (9.1 meters) wide.
The village covers a total area of about 4.32 square miles (11.19 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 4.19 square miles (10.85 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 0.13 square miles (0.34 square kilometers) is water.
People of Osceola
Osceola Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 2,765 people living in Osceola. There were 1,224 households in the village. Most of the people living here, about 94.1%, were White. Other groups included African American, Native American, and Asian people. About 7.05% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households, about 24.6%, had children under 18 living with them. About 41.5% of households were married couples. The average age of people in the village was 37.1 years old.
The average household income was about $50,938. About 13.8% of the people in Osceola lived in poverty. Nearly one-fifth of the residents, 19.4%, had a Bachelor's Degree or higher. The biggest industry for jobs was manufacturing. It employed 31.6% of the workers. Education was the next largest industry, employing 19.8% of the workforce.
Economy in Osceola
In 2023, Osceola created a Business Improvement District (BID). This is a special area where local businesses work together. They aim to improve the area and attract more visitors and customers.
Education in Osceola
The Osceola School District serves the village. Students in grades 9-12 attend Osceola High School.
Transportation in Osceola
Osceola has its own airport, called L.O. Simenstad Municipal Airport (KOEO). This airport serves the village and nearby communities. In 2006, a club for glider planes was based there. Osceola Aerosport also offers training for people who want to learn to fly.
You can also enjoy train rides in Osceola. The Soo Line Depot offers trips on the Osceola and St. Croix Valley Railway.
Museum in Osceola
The Osceola and St Croix Valley Railway Museum is located in Osceola. It operates out of the historic 1916 Soo Line Depot. The railway museum moved to Osceola in 1992. It is a great place to learn about trains and local history.
Notable People from Osceola
Some well-known people have connections to Osceola:
- Henry Peleg Burdick – A Wisconsin State Representative.
- Dougald D. Kennedy – Another Wisconsin State Representative.
- David E. Paulson – Also a Wisconsin State Representative.
- Horst Rechelbacher – The person who started the Aveda Corporation.
- Gustav Stickley – A famous architect and furniture designer.
- Elmer Swenson – A person known for growing grapes (viticulturalist).
See also
In Spanish: Osceola (Wisconsin) para niños
