Tilden, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Tilden
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Location of the Town of Tilden
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Chippewa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.9 sq mi (93.0 km2) |
| • Land | 35.7 sq mi (92.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,070 ft (326 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,485 |
| • Density | 42/sq mi (16.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-79875 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584280 |
| PLSS township | T29N R9W, roughly |
The Town of Tilden is a small community in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 1,485 people lived there. This was an increase from 1,185 people in 2000.
Geography of Tilden
The Town of Tilden is located in the southwestern part of Chippewa County. The city of Chippewa Falls is right next to it on the southeast side. Tilden is shaped like a square, roughly 6 miles (9.7 km) on each side.
The total area of the town is about 93.0 square kilometers (35.9 sq mi). Most of this area, 92.5 square kilometers (35.7 sq mi), is land. Only a small part, about 0.5 square kilometers (0.19 sq mi), is water.
Major roads like U.S. Highway 53 pass through the Town of Tilden. You can also find County Roads B, Q, and S here.
History of Tilden
The area that is now the Town of Tilden was first mapped out in 1848. This was done by a team working for the U.S. government. They surveyed the land to create official maps.
In 1849, another team walked through the woods and swamps. They marked all the corners of land sections using chains and compasses. After their work, the surveyor described the area. He said the land was "high and rolling" and covered with aspen trees. He also noted that there were prairies in the valleys with sandy soil.
The surveyor also mentioned a farm owned by John Myers. This farm was on Section 22 and had about 7 acres. John Myers had grown good crops of oats, wheat, barley, potatoes, and buckwheat that season.
The Town of Tilden was officially created in 1882. It was formed from a part of the Town of Eagle Point. The town was named after Samuel J. Tilden. He was a well-known candidate for U.S. President in 1876.
Population in Tilden
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 1,079 | — | |
| 2000 | 1,185 | 9.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,485 | 25.3% | |
| 2020 (est.) | 1,510 | 1.7% | |
In 2000, there were 1,185 people living in the Town of Tilden. These people lived in 399 households. About 325 of these households were families. The population density was about 32.9 people per square mile (12.7 per square kilometer).
Many households in Tilden had children under 18 living with them. About 28.9% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age in Tilden was 36 years. This means half the people were younger than 36, and half were older.
Most people in Tilden were White. A small number of people were Native American or Asian. Some people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
