Warrens, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Warrens, Wisconsin
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Location of Warrens in Monroe County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Monroe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.50 sq mi (3.89 km2) |
| • Land | 1.48 sq mi (3.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,017 ft (310 m) |
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| • Total | 544 |
| • Density | 235.33/sq mi (90.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-83450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1576222 |
Warrens is a small village in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States. It is located right off I-94. In 2020, about 544 people lived there.
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Where is Warrens Located?
Warrens is found at these coordinates: 44°7′49″N 90°30′3″W / 44.13028°N 90.50083°W. It covers a total area of about 3.89 square kilometers (1.50 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Who Lives in Warrens?
Population Over Time
The number of people living in Warrens has changed over the years. Here is how the population has grown:
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| 1980 | 300 | — | |
| 1990 | 343 | 14.3% | |
| 2000 | 286 | −16.6% | |
| 2010 | 363 | 26.9% | |
| 2020 | 544 | 49.9% | |
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Warrens in 2010
In 2010, there were 363 people living in Warrens. These people lived in 154 homes. About 96 of these were families.
Most of the people in Warrens were White (94.5%). A smaller number were African American (1.1%), Native American (1.9%), or from two or more races (2.5%). About 0.8% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (35.1%) had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in the village was 37.5 years old. About 25.3% of residents were under 18. About half of the population was male (50.1%) and half was female (49.9%).
What Does Warrens Do?
Warrens is a very important place for growing cranberries. It is known as a center for cranberry farming.
The Cranberry Festival
Every September, the small village of Warrens becomes very busy. Over 100,000 people visit for the annual Warrens Cranberry Festival. This festival is one of the biggest cranberry festivals in the whole country!
The Cranberry Festival happens on the last full weekend of September. It has many fun things to see and do. You can find over 100 farmers' market booths. There are also 350 antique and flea market sellers. Plus, there are 800 arts and crafts vendors. The festival also features Wisconsin's largest marching band parade.
In 2020, the festival was canceled because of the Coronavirus Pandemic. But it was planned to return in 2021.
Images for kids
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City welcome sign
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Train depot
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Post office
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Cranberry bog east of Warrens
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Three Bears Lodge
part of Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts -
Looking north in downtown Warrens
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Warrens village hall
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Warrens post office
See also
In Spanish: Warrens (Wisconsin) para niños
