Osseo, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Osseo, Wisconsin
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Location of Osseo in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Trempealeau |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.07 sq mi (5.36 km2) |
| • Land | 2.05 sq mi (5.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 958 ft (292 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,701 |
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1,676 |
| • Density | 819.16/sq mi (316.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-60575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1570879 |
Osseo is a small city in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It is located where the North and South Forks of the Buffalo River meet. In 2020, about 1,811 people lived there.
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Where is Osseo Located?
Osseo is in Wisconsin, and you can find it at these coordinates: 44°34'42" North and 91°13'6" West. The city covers a total area of about 2.09 square miles (5.41 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Major Roads in Osseo
The city is connected by several important roads. These include US Highway 10, which is the main road going east and west through town. You can also find US Highway 53 and Interstate 94 near Osseo. These roads help people travel to and from the city easily.
How Many People Live in Osseo?
The number of people living in Osseo has changed over many years. Here is a quick look at the population at different times:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 149 | — | |
| 1900 | 472 | — | |
| 1910 | 548 | 16.1% | |
| 1920 | 802 | 46.4% | |
| 1930 | 933 | 16.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,105 | 18.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,126 | 1.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,144 | 1.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,356 | 18.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,474 | 8.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,551 | 5.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,669 | 7.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,701 | 1.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,811 | 6.5% | |
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Osseo's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 1,701 people living in Osseo. These people made up 737 households, and 444 of these were families. The city had about 825.7 people per square mile (318.8 people per square kilometer).
There were 786 housing units in the city. Most of the people living in Osseo were White (97.6%). A small number were Native American (0.9%) or from other races. About 1.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
In 2010, about 32.4% of households in Osseo had children under 18 living with them. Nearly half of the households (44.6%) were married couples living together. About 33.6% of all households were made up of individuals living alone.
The average age of people in Osseo was 38.5 years. About 26% of residents were under 18 years old. Also, 17.5% of the population was 65 years of age or older. The city had slightly more females (52.5%) than males (47.5%).
Important People from Osseo
Some notable individuals who have connections to Osseo include:
- Steve Gunderson: He was a Republican congressman. This means he was elected to represent the area in the United States government.
- Chauncey E. Heath: He served as a Wisconsin State Representative. This role involves making laws for the state of Wisconsin.
- James L. Linderman: He also served as a Wisconsin State Representative.
- Tom Lomsdahl: He was another Wisconsin State Representative.
Images for kids
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Osseo-Fairchild schools
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Osseo-Fairchild Technical Education Center
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Osseo City Hall
See also
In Spanish: Osseo (Wisconsin) para niños
