Spring Valley, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Spring Valley, Wisconsin
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Location of Spring Valley in Pierce County
and St. Croix County, Wisconsin. |
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| Counties | Pierce, St. Croix |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.33 sq mi (11.20 km2) |
| • Land | 3.97 sq mi (10.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.36 sq mi (0.92 km2) |
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,401 |
| • Density | 339.63/sq mi (131.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-76300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1574697 |
Spring Valley is a small village located in the state of Wisconsin, United States. It is mostly found in Pierce County, but a small part also extends into St. Croix County. In 2020, about 1,401 people lived in Spring Valley.
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Where is Spring Valley Located?
Spring Valley is located in western Wisconsin. It sits right next to the Eau Galle River. The village covers an area of about 4.5 square miles (11.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Fun Natural Places to Visit
Spring Valley is home to some cool natural attractions. These places are great for exploring and learning about nature.
Explore Crystal Cave
Just a short distance southwest of Spring Valley, you can find Crystal Cave. This amazing cave was formed millions of years ago. Groundwater slowly wore away the rock underground. A 16-year-old discovered an opening to the cave in 1881. It has been open for visitors since 1942. When it first opened, 4,000 people came to see it! Today, you can still visit and learn about its interesting geological history.
Visit Eau Galle Dam and Lake George
Northwest of Spring Valley is the Eau Galle Dam. This is known as the Midwest's largest earthen dam. It was built in 1965 by the Army Corps of Engineers. The dam helps protect Spring Valley from floods from the Eau Galle River. A fun recreation area has grown around the dam's lake, which is called Lake George. It's a great spot for outdoor activities.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Spring Valley has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 1,021 | — | |
| 1910 | 972 | −4.8% | |
| 1920 | 939 | −3.4% | |
| 1930 | 896 | −4.6% | |
| 1940 | 973 | 8.6% | |
| 1950 | 975 | 0.2% | |
| 1960 | 977 | 0.2% | |
| 1970 | 995 | 1.8% | |
| 1980 | 982 | −1.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,051 | 7.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,189 | 13.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,352 | 13.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,401 | 3.6% | |
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Spring Valley in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,352 people living in Spring Valley. They lived in 547 homes. Most of the people were White (98.4%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 1.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (35.1%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (53.9%) were married couples living together. About 11.5% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Spring Valley was about 38 years old.
Images for kids
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Map showing Spring Valley's location in Pierce and St. Croix Counties.
See also
In Spanish: Spring Valley (Wisconsin) para niños
