Suamico, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Suamico, Wisconsin
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Location of Suamico in Brown County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Brown |
| Area | |
| • Total | 59.40 sq mi (153.85 km2) |
| • Land | 36.34 sq mi (94.12 km2) |
| • Water | 23.06 sq mi (59.73 km2) |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 12,820 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
54173
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| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-77975 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584242 |
Suamico (pronounced SWAH-mih-koh) is a village located in Brown County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 12,820 people lived there. Suamico is part of the larger Green Bay area. It also includes a community called Flintville.
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History of Suamico
The name "Suamico" comes from an old Native American word. People have different ideas about what it means. Some think it means "place of the yellow beaver" or "at the beaver's tail." Others believe it means "yellow residence place" or "point or tail of land." It is also thought to mean "small beaver."
The first settlement in Suamico was a small fishing village on Green Bay. Not much of that original village is left today.
Early Development of Suamico
The name "Big Suamico" was often used for the river, township, and village of Suamico. This helped tell it apart from the Little Suamico River and Township to the north. The Suamico River flows east into Green Bay.
One of the first county roads in Brown County was built between Big Suamico and Fort Howard. This road, laid out in 1849–1850, followed an old Native American trail.
Suamico was officially created as a township on August 2, 1848. It was re-established to its current size in 1858. In the 1850s and 1860s, a big industry here was milling. There were large sawmills along the Suamico River. The Suamico Post Office opened in 1857.
Becoming a Village
In September 2003, the people of Suamico voted to change from a town to a village. Since the 1980s, Suamico has grown a lot. Many people who live here travel to nearby cities for work.
Geography of Suamico
Suamico is a large village. It covers about 59.42 square miles (153.85 square kilometers). A big part of this area, about 38.8%, is water. This makes Suamico one of the largest villages in the United States when you count both land and water. If you only count land area, it is still one of the largest villages.
Flintville Community
Flintville is a neighborhood within the village of Suamico. It was named after an early settler in the area, Richard Flint.
Climate in Suamico
Suamico has a climate with cold winters and warm summers. The coldest months are January and February, while July is usually the warmest. The area gets a good amount of rain throughout the year.
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Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 8,686 | — | |
| 2010 | 11,346 | 30.6% | |
| 2020 | 12,820 | 13.0% | |
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In 2010, there were 11,346 people living in Suamico. There were 4,092 households, with many families. Most people living in the village were White (97.4%).
About 40% of households had children under 18. Most households (72.4%) were married couples. The average age of people in Suamico was 40.4 years old. About 27.5% of residents were under 18.
The average income for a household in Suamico was $84,295.
Economy and Businesses
Suamico is home to some interesting places and businesses. These include:
- The Northeastern Wisconsin Zoo (NEW Zoo), where you can see many different animals.
- Green Bay Cheese, a company that makes cheese products.
- Winona Foods, another food company.
Education in Suamico
Most students in Suamico attend schools in the Howard-Suamico School District. Some parts of the village are also served by the Pulaski Community School District.
Famous People from Suamico
Several notable people have lived in or have ties to Suamico:
- James Campen: A former NFL player and assistant coach.
- Ken DeBauche: A former player for the Green Bay Packers.
- Jay DeMerit: A professional soccer player.
- Marcus W. Robertson: A recipient of the Medal of Honor, born in Flintville.
- Aaron Rodgers: A famous quarterback for the Green Bay Packers.
- Fritz Shurmur: An NFL defensive coordinator, buried in St. Benedict's Cemetery.
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Location of Suamico in Brown County, Wisconsin.
See also
In Spanish: Suamico (Wisconsin) para niños
