Pigeon, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Pigeon, Wisconsin
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Pigeon town hall
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Location of Pigeon, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Trempealeau |
| Area | |
| • Total | 38.6 sq mi (99.9 km2) |
| • Land | 38.6 sq mi (99.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 894 |
| • Density | 23.2/sq mi (8.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-62650 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583921 |
Pigeon is a town located in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 894 people lived there. A small community called Coral City is also part of the town of Pigeon.
Where is Pigeon Located?
The town of Pigeon covers an area of about 38.6 square miles (which is about 99.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's official boundaries.
Who Lives in Pigeon?
Based on information from the year 2000, there were 894 people living in Pigeon. This means there were about 23 people for every square mile. There were 305 households, which are groups of people living together in homes. Most of these households (239) were families.
Many homes in Pigeon had children under 18 living there. About two-thirds of the households were married couples living together. Some households had a female head without a husband present. A small number of people lived alone, including some who were 65 years old or older.
The average household in Pigeon had almost three people. The average family had about three people. The population included people of different ages. About one-third of the residents were under 18 years old. About 8% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Pigeon was 34 years.
Famous People from Pigeon
Pigeon has been home to some notable people who made a difference in Wisconsin:
- Herman Ekern: He was born in Pigeon. Herman Ekern became a lawyer and a legislator, which means he helped make laws. He also served as the Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin.
- Peder Ekern: He was a farmer and businessman who lived in the town. Peder Ekern was a Wisconsin State Representative, also helping to make laws for the state. He was also the chairman of the town board for Pigeon.
See also
In Spanish: Pigeon (Wisconsin) para niños
