Parkland, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Parkland, Wisconsin
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Location of Parkland, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Douglas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.5 sq mi (92.0 km2) |
| • Land | 35.5 sq mi (92.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
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| • Total | 1,240 |
| • Density | 34.9/sq mi (13.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 and 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-61250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583896 |
Parkland is a small town located in Douglas County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 1,240 people lived here. Several smaller communities, like Cutter, Peyton, and South Range, are also part of the town.
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About Parkland's Location
Parkland is located south of the city of Superior. The town covers an area of about 35.5 square miles (91.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water. The main town office, called the Parkland Town Hall, is found in the community of South Range, Wisconsin.
Who Lives in Parkland?
In 2000, there were 1,240 people living in Parkland. This means there were about 35 people for every square mile. Most people living in Parkland were White. There were also smaller groups of Native American, African American, and Asian people. A small number of people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 463 households in the town. Many of these were married couples living together. About one-third of the households had children under 18 years old. The average household had about 2.7 people.
The people in Parkland were of all ages. About a quarter of the population was under 18. The median age was 39 years old, meaning half the people were younger and half were older than 39.
Getting Around Parkland
Several important roads help people travel through Parkland. These include County Road E, County Road Z, State Highway 13, and County Road K. Also, U.S. Route 2 and U.S. Route 53 pass through the town. These two U.S. Routes share the same road for a part of their journey.
Learning in Parkland
Students in Parkland attend schools that are part of the Superior School District. This school district has six elementary schools for younger students. It also has one middle school and one high school for older students.
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