Poplar, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Poplar, Wisconsin
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Location of Poplar in Douglas County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Douglas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.91 sq mi (30.84 km2) |
| • Land | 11.88 sq mi (30.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 629 |
| • Density | 52.81/sq mi (20.396/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
54864
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| Area code(s) | 715 and 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-63975 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1571768 |
| Website | www.villageofpoplar.com |
Poplar is a small village located in Douglas County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 629 people lived there. This was a small increase from 603 people in 2010.
The main roads that go through Poplar are U.S. Highway 2, County Road D, and County Road P.
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Where is Poplar Located?
Poplar is found at specific geographic coordinates: 46.582014 degrees North and 91.793712 degrees West.
The village covers a total area of about 11.93 square miles (30.84 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 11.90 square miles (30.77 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometers), is water.
Poplar is located about 18 miles east of the city of Superior.
Who Lives in Poplar?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 357 | — | |
| 1930 | 449 | 25.8% | |
| 1940 | 462 | 2.9% | |
| 1950 | 489 | 5.8% | |
| 1960 | 475 | −2.9% | |
| 1970 | 455 | −4.2% | |
| 1980 | 569 | 25.1% | |
| 1990 | 516 | −9.3% | |
| 2000 | 552 | 7.0% | |
| 2010 | 603 | 9.2% | |
| 2020 | 629 | 4.3% | |
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Poplar's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 603 people living in Poplar. These people lived in 229 households, and 172 of these were families.
Most of the people in Poplar were White (94.5%). There were also small numbers of African American (0.3%), Native American (1.7%), and Asian (1.2%) residents. Some people identified as being from other races or from two or more races.
About 37.1% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (59.8%) were married couples. Some households had a female head (9.2%) or a male head (6.1%) without a spouse. About 24.9% of households were not families.
The average age of people in the village was 39 years old. About 26.9% of residents were under 18. About 15.6% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.6%) and females (50.4%).
Schools in Poplar
The Maple School District is in charge of the schools that serve Poplar. Two schools are located right in Poplar: Northwestern Elementary School and Northwestern Middle School.
Students who go to high school attend Northwestern High School. This high school is located in the nearby town of Maple.
Famous People from Poplar
- Richard I. Bong – He was a famous United States Air Force pilot and a "Flying Ace." He was known for shooting down many enemy planes.
- Tom Burke – He was a professional NFL football player.
- Bob Jauch - He served as a State Senator for Wisconsin.
See also
In Spanish: Poplar (Wisconsin) para niños
