Pigeon Falls, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Pigeon Falls, Wisconsin
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Location of Pigeon Falls in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Trempealeau |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.43 sq mi (1.12 km2) |
| • Land | 0.43 sq mi (1.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 411 |
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400 |
| • Density | 921.66/sq mi (355.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-62675 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1571367 |
Pigeon Falls is a small village located in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 411 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a friendly community.
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Exploring Pigeon Falls' Location
Pigeon Falls is found at coordinates 44°25′N 91°13′W / 44.417°N 91.217°W. This means it's in the western part of Wisconsin.
Land Area and Natural Features
The village covers a total area of about 1.12 square kilometers (0.43 square miles). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
Pigeon Falls gets its name from the beautiful falls on Pigeon Creek. This creek flows into the Trempealeau River.
Who Lives in Pigeon Falls?
Let's look at how the population of Pigeon Falls has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 207 | — | |
| 1970 | 198 | −4.3% | |
| 1980 | 338 | 70.7% | |
| 1990 | 289 | −14.5% | |
| 2000 | 388 | 34.3% | |
| 2010 | 411 | 5.9% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 400 | −2.7% | |
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A Look at the 2010 Population
According to the census from 2010, there were 411 people living in Pigeon Falls. These people made up 172 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
There were also 102 families living in the village. The village had about 356 people per square kilometer (922 people per square mile).
Diversity in Pigeon Falls
Most of the people in Pigeon Falls were White (99.3%). A small number of people were African American (0.2%) or Asian (0.2%). About 1.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 172 households:
- About 20.3% had children under 18 living with them.
- Half of the households (50.0%) were married couples living together.
- Some households had a female head (7.0%) or a male head (2.3%) without a spouse.
- About 32.6% of households were individuals living alone.
- Many people aged 65 or older (20.3%) lived by themselves.
The average household had 2.17 people. The average family had 2.75 people.
Age Groups in the Village
The median age in Pigeon Falls was 52.1 years old. This means half the people were younger and half were older than 52.1.
- 17% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 20.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 26.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 31.6% were 65 years or older.
More females lived in the village (54.5%) than males (45.5%).
Notable People from Pigeon Falls
- Peder Ekern was an important person who lived in Pigeon Falls. He was a Wisconsin State Representative, a farmer, and a businessman. He also served as the chairman of the Pigeon Town Board.
Images for kids
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The junction of US-53 and Wis-121 in Pigeon Falls.
