St. Francis, Wisconsin facts for kids
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St. Francis, Wisconsin
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"Where Your Heart Remains"
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Location of St. Francis in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Milwaukee |
| Incorporated | July 25, 1951 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.57 sq mi (6.65 km2) |
| • Land | 2.57 sq mi (6.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 692 ft (211 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 9,161 |
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9,457 |
| • Density | 3,776.87/sq mi (1,458.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
53235
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| Area code(s) | 414 |
| FIPS code | 55-70650 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1572924 |
| Website | http://www.stfranciswi.org |
St. Francis is a city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. It's a suburb of Milwaukee located right next to Lake Michigan. In 2020, about 9,161 people lived there. St. Francis is part of the larger Milwaukee metropolitan area.
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History of St. Francis: From Nojoshing to City Status
The area where St. Francis is now was once called "Nojoshing" by the Native Americans who lived there. This was before the first European settlers arrived. In 1845, a very important school, the St. Francis Seminary, was built here. Later, in the mid-1800s, a group of religious women called the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi also made their home in the area.
Becoming a City: Why St. Francis Incorporated
Historically, St. Francis was part of a larger area known as the Town of Lake. Over time, big parts of the Town of Lake were becoming part of the city of Milwaukee. People living in the St. Francis area wanted to stop this from happening to their community. They wanted to become their own city.
The idea of St. Francis becoming its own city started as early as the 1920s. However, other residents in the Town of Lake didn't always agree with this plan. Finally, on July 24, 1951, the people of St. Francis voted to become an official city. The results were confirmed the very next day. A few years later, in 1954, the rest of the Town of Lake became part of Milwaukee.
How St. Francis Got Its Name
The city of St. Francis was named after the Saint Francis de Sales Seminary. This seminary was founded by Archbishop John Henni, who was the first Archbishop of Milwaukee. He named the seminary after Francis de Sales, a very important Catholic bishop from Switzerland.
Geography of St. Francis: Location and Surroundings
St. Francis is located at 42°58′11″N 87°52′36″W / 42.96972°N 87.87667°W. It covers an area of about 2.55 square miles (6.6 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
Where is St. Francis Located?
The city is situated directly south and east of the city of Milwaukee. It is also directly west of Lake Michigan, a very large freshwater lake. To the north of St. Francis is Cudahy, Wisconsin. Milwaukee's main airport, Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, is also right next to St. Francis.
Population and People of St. Francis
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 10,065 | — | |
| 1970 | 10,460 | 3.9% | |
| 1980 | 10,095 | −3.5% | |
| 1990 | 9,245 | −8.4% | |
| 2000 | 8,662 | −6.3% | |
| 2010 | 9,363 | 8.1% | |
| 2020 | 9,161 | −2.2% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 9,457 | 1.0% | |
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The city's population changes over time, as shown in the table above.
St. Francis Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 9,365 people living in St. Francis. This means there were about 3,672 people per square mile.
Most of the people in St. Francis were White (88.8%). Other groups included African American (2.7%), Native American (1.0%), and Asian (2.1%). About 9.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 4,494 households in the city. About 19.8% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.02 people. The average age of people in St. Francis was 42 years old.
Education in St. Francis: Local Schools
The Saint Francis School District is in charge of public education in the area. It has three schools for students of different ages:
- Willow Glen: This school is for younger students, from kindergarten to 3rd grade.
- Deer Creek: This school serves students from 4th to 8th grade.
- Saint Francis High School: This is where students go for 9th to 12th grade.
Notable People from St. Francis
Some well-known people have lived in St. Francis, including:
- Leo Joseph Brust: A Roman Catholic bishop.
- Daniel D. Hanna: A Wisconsin State Representative.
- Louise M. Tesmer: A Wisconsin State Representative and a Wisconsin Circuit Judge.
See also
In Spanish: St. Francis (Wisconsin) para niños
