kids encyclopedia robot

Scandinavia, Wisconsin facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Scandinavia, Wisconsin
Scandinavia post office and municipal center
Scandinavia post office and municipal center
Location of Scandinavia in Waupaca County, Wisconsin.
Location of Scandinavia in Waupaca County, Wisconsin.
Country  United States
State  Wisconsin
County Waupaca
Settled 1850
Area
 • Total 1.01 sq mi (2.61 km2)
 • Land 0.87 sq mi (2.26 km2)
 • Water 0.13 sq mi (0.35 km2)
Elevation
961 ft (293 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 363
 • Estimate 
(2019)
352
 • Density 402.75/sq mi (155.55/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 715 & 534
FIPS code 55-72000
GNIS feature ID 1573767

Scandinavia is a village in the Town of Scandinavia in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 328 at the 2010 census.

Geography

Scandinavia is located at 44°27′41″N 89°8′55″W / 44.46139°N 89.14861°W / 44.46139; -89.14861 (44.461513, -89.148659).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.01 square miles (2.62 km2), of which, 0.88 square miles (2.28 km2) of it is land and 0.13 square miles (0.34 km2) is water.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880 94
1900 320
1910 355 10.9%
1920 373 5.1%
1930 350 −6.2%
1940 295 −15.7%
1950 286 −3.1%
1960 266 −7.0%
1970 268 0.8%
1980 292 9.0%
1990 298 2.1%
2000 349 17.1%
2010 363 4.0%
2019 (est.) 352 −3.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 363 people, 147 households, and 97 families living in the village. The population density was 412.5 inhabitants per square mile (159.3/km2). There were 166 housing units at an average density of 188.6 per square mile (72.8/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.2% White, 0.6% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.7% from other races, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 147 households, of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.0% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the village was 36.5 years. 25.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.9% were from 45 to 64; and 13.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

Notable people

  • Theodore Holtebeck, Wisconsin State Representative and businessman, lived in Scandinavia before moving to West Bend, Wisconsin.
  • Jonas Swenholt, Wisconsin State Representative and businessman, lived in Scandivania.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Scandinavia (Wisconsin) para niños

kids search engine
Scandinavia, Wisconsin Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.