Anderson, Burnett County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Anderson, Wisconsin
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Location of Anderson, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Burnett |
| Area | |
| • Total | 64.0 sq mi (165.7 km2) |
| • Land | 62.8 sq mi (162.7 km2) |
| • Water | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 398 |
| • Density | 6/sq mi (2.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area codes | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-01900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582693 |
Anderson is a small town located in Burnett County, in the state of Wisconsin in the United States. In 2010, about 398 people lived there.
Within Anderson, you can find smaller communities. These include Benson, Randall, and Trade River.
History of Anderson
Anderson was named after an important person. This person was Canute Anderson, an early settler in the area. He was also a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, which is like the state's law-making group.
Geography of Anderson
Anderson is located in the southwest corner of Burnett County. Its western edge is next to the St. Croix River. On the other side of the river is Chisago County, Minnesota. To the south of Anderson is Polk County, Wisconsin.
A special area called the Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway runs along the western border of the town. This area protects the beautiful river. Also, the Fish Lake State Wildlife Area covers a large part of the northeastern section of Anderson.
The total area of Anderson is about 165.7 square kilometers (about 64 square miles). Most of this area is land, which is about 162.7 square kilometers (about 62.8 square miles). The rest, about 3.1 square kilometers (about 1.2 square miles), is water.
People of Anderson (Demographics)
In 2000, there were 372 people living in Anderson. These people lived in 154 households, and 105 of these were families. The town had about 5.9 people living in each square mile.
Many households were made up of married couples. Some households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.42 people.
The people in Anderson ranged in age. About 26.3% of the population was under 18 years old. About 14.0% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 41 years.
See also
In Spanish: Anderson (condado de Burnett, Wisconsin) para niños
