Osceola, Polk County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Osceola, Wisconsin
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West side of downtown Osceola (Facing north)
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Location of Osceola, Polk County, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Polk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.7 sq mi (95.1 km2) |
| • Land | 34.9 sq mi (90.5 km2) |
| • Water | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,007 ft (307 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 2,085 |
| • Density | 59.7/sq mi (23.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-60475 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583875 |
| Website | http://townofosceola.com/ |
Osceola is a town located in Polk County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 2,085 people lived here.
The village of Osceola is mostly found within this town. Another small community called Nye is also part of the town of Osceola.
About Osceola's Location
Osceola covers a total area of about 36.7 square miles (95.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, which is about 35.0 square miles (90.5 square kilometers). The rest, about 1.8 square miles (4.6 square kilometers), is water. This water could be lakes, rivers, or other bodies of water.
Who Lives in Osceola?
Based on the census from the year 2000, there were 2,085 people living in the town. This means there were about 59.7 people for every square mile.
There were 744 households in Osceola. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Many of these households, about 41.8%, had children under 18 living with them. Most of the households, 69.4%, were married couples living together.
The people living in Osceola were mostly White, making up about 98.80% of the population. There were also smaller numbers of Black, Native American, and Asian residents. Some people identified with two or more races. About 0.48% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.
The age of people in Osceola varied. About 30.3% of the population was under 18 years old. About 33.7% were between 25 and 44 years old. The average age in the town was 36 years.
Famous People from Osceola
- Samuel Dresser was a farmer who lived in Osceola. He was also a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, which is part of the state government.
See also
In Spanish: Osceola (condado de Polk, Wisconsin) para niños
