Stockholm (town), Wisconsin facts for kids
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Stockholm, Wisconsin
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Location of Stockholm, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Pepin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 21.7 sq mi (56.3 km2) |
| • Land | 15.4 sq mi (39.8 km2) |
| • Water | 6.4 sq mi (16.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,152 ft (351 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 218 |
| • Density | 4.9/sq mi (1.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-77500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584229 |
Stockholm is a small town located in Pepin County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 218 people lived there. A smaller area called the Village of Stockholm is also found within the town.
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History of Stockholm
How Stockholm Got Its Name
In 1854, over 200 people moved to this area from a poor part of Sweden called Bjurtjärn socken. They settled at the bottom of the Mississippi River bluffs. These Swedish immigrants named their new community Stockholm, just like the capital city of Sweden.
Early Jobs and Industries
When Stockholm was first settled, people mostly worked in fishing and clamming. They caught thousands of barrels of fish from Lake Pepin to sell in cities to the east. Clamming was also important because the shells were used to make buttons.
However, after about 20 years, there were not enough fish or clams left. This meant the fishing and clamming businesses ended. Later, when the Burlington Railroad was built through Stockholm, a new industry started: shipping ice. Stockholm was the only place on Lake Pepin where ice was collected and sent to big cities.
Geography of Stockholm
Where is Stockholm Located?
Stockholm is a town with a total area of about 21.7 square miles (56.3 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 15.4 square miles (39.8 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 6.4 square miles (16.5 square kilometers), is water. This means that nearly 30% of the town's area is covered by water.
People of Stockholm
Population and Homes
In the year 2000, there were 75 people living in Stockholm. These people lived in 35 different homes, and 24 of these were families. On average, there were about 4.9 people living in each square mile (1.9 people per square kilometer).
Who Lives in Stockholm?
The people living in Stockholm in 2000 were all White. Most homes (62.9%) were married couples living together. About 25.7% of homes had children under 18 years old. Some homes (14.3%) had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
Age and Income
The average age of people in Stockholm in 2000 was 52 years old.
- 17.3% were under 18 years old.
- 2.7% were between 18 and 24.
- 18.7% were between 25 and 44.
- 38.7% were between 45 and 64.
- 22.7% were 65 years old or older.
The average income for a home in Stockholm was $32,250. For families, the average income was higher, at $58,750. No one in the town was living below the poverty line at that time.
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