Sigel, Chippewa County, Wisconsin facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sigel, Wisconsin
Town
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Location of Sigel, Wisconsin
Country	United States
State	Wisconsin
County	Chippewa
Area
• Total	35.8 sq mi (92.8 km2)
• Land	35.7 sq mi (92.5 km2)
• Water	0.2 sq mi (0.4 km2)
Elevation	961 ft (293 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	1,044
• Density	29/sq mi (11.3/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)	715 & 534
FIPS code	55-73875
GNIS feature ID	1584159
PLSS township	East half of T28N R6W and west half of T28N R7W

Sigel is a small town located in Chippewa County, in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. In 2010, the town had a population of 1,044 people. This was an increase from the 825 people who lived there in 2000.

History of Sigel, Wisconsin

How Was Sigel First Explored?

The land that is now Sigel was first explored in the fall of 1848. Surveying teams from the U.S. government carefully measured the area. In September 1849, another team marked all the important corners of the eastern part of Sigel. They walked through forests and swamps, using special tools to measure the land.

After their work, the surveyor described the area. He said the land was mostly flat and had good, rich soil. Many small streams flowed through the area, but none were big enough for water power. The town had many trees like Birch, Ash, Elm, Lind, Sugar Maple, Oak, Ironwood, and some Eastern White Pine.

When Was Sigel Founded?

The town of Sigel was officially started on January 3, 1863. It is believed to be named after Franz Sigel. He was a colonel who fought for the Union Army during the American Civil War.

Geography of Sigel, Wisconsin

Where is Sigel Located?

Sigel is in the southern part of Chippewa County. To the east, it shares a border with the Town of Edson. To the south, it borders Eau Claire County.

The Yellow River forms the northern border of Sigel. The village of Cadott is also to the north. The Yellow River flows west and eventually joins the Chippewa River.

How Big is Sigel?

The United States Census Bureau reports that Sigel covers a total area of about 92.8 square kilometers (35.8 square miles). Most of this area, about 92.5 square kilometers (35.7 square miles), is land. Only a small part, about 0.4 square kilometers (0.15 square miles), is water. This means water makes up less than half a percent of the town's total area.

Population of Sigel, Wisconsin

How Many People Live in Sigel?

According to the census from 2000, 825 people lived in Sigel. These people lived in 294 households, and 239 of these were families. The population density was about 23 people per square mile. This means there were 23 people for every square mile of land. There were 307 housing units, which are homes or apartments.

Most of the people in Sigel were White (98.18%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were from other races or had mixed racial backgrounds. A very small percentage were Hispanic or Latino.

What Are Sigel's Households Like?

Out of the 294 households in 2000, about 40% had children under 18 living there. Most households (68%) were married couples living together. About 7% were single mothers with no husband present. About 18% were not families, meaning they were individuals living alone or unrelated people living together.

About 15% of all households were individuals living alone. About 4% of these were people aged 65 or older living by themselves. The average household had about 2.8 people, and the average family had about 3.1 people.

What is the Age Range in Sigel?

In 2000, the population of Sigel had a mix of ages:

• About 28% were under 18 years old.
• About 7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
• About 27% were between 25 and 44 years old.
• About 28% were between 45 and 64 years old.
• About 10% were 65 years old or older.

The average age in Sigel was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were about 115 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were about 114 males.

What About Income in Sigel?

In 2000, the average income for a household in Sigel was $37,639 per year. For families, the average income was $40,833 per year. Men generally earned more, with an average income of $28,750, compared to $21,071 for women. The average income per person in the town was $15,635.

About 5% of families and 7% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included about 8% of those under 18 and about 11% of those aged 65 or older.

Education in Sigel

What Schools Serve Sigel?

Students in Sigel attend schools that are part of the School District of Cadott Community.

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See also

In Spanish: Sigel (condado de Chippewa, Wisconsin) para niños