Weyerhaeuser, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Weyerhaeuser, Wisconsin
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Location of Weyerhaeuser in Rusk County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Rusk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.95 sq mi (2.45 km2) |
| • Land | 0.94 sq mi (2.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,188 ft (362 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 238 |
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215 |
| • Density | 229.70/sq mi (88.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-86450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584513 |
| Website | https://villageofweyerhaeuser.weebly.com/ |
Weyerhaeuser is a small village located in Rusk County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 238 people lived there.
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A Look Back at Weyerhaeuser's History
The village of Weyerhaeuser got its name from a famous person named Frederick Weyerhaeuser. He was known for his large lumber company, Weyerhaeuser Lumber. This shows the village likely had ties to the logging industry in its early days.
Where is Weyerhaeuser Located?
Weyerhaeuser is found in the state of Wisconsin. Its exact location is 45°25′24″N 91°24′56″W / 45.42333°N 91.41556°W.
The village covers a total area of about 0.95 square miles (2.45 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.94 square miles (2.42 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
Weyerhaeuser is easy to reach. It is located right along U.S. Highway 8 and County Road F.
Who Lives in Weyerhaeuser?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 371 | — | |
| 1920 | 368 | −0.8% | |
| 1930 | 321 | −12.8% | |
| 1940 | 298 | −7.2% | |
| 1950 | 331 | 11.1% | |
| 1960 | 339 | 2.4% | |
| 1970 | 285 | −15.9% | |
| 1980 | 313 | 9.8% | |
| 1990 | 283 | −9.6% | |
| 2000 | 353 | 24.7% | |
| 2010 | 238 | −32.6% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 215 | −9.7% | |
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The population of Weyerhaeuser has changed over the years. In 1910, there were 371 people. By 2010, the population was 238. In 2019, it was estimated that about 215 people lived in the village.
Population Details from 2010
In 2010, the census counted 238 people living in Weyerhaeuser. These people lived in 116 households, and 60 of these were families.
Most people living in the village were White, making up 97.9% of the population. A small number were Native American (0.4%) or from other races (0.8%). Some people identified with two or more races (0.8%). About 1.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the village was 48.1 years old. About 18.9% of the residents were under 18 years old. People aged 65 or older made up 22.7% of the population. The village had a nearly even split of genders, with 49.6% male and 50.4% female residents.
See also
In Spanish: Weyerhaeuser (Wisconsin) para niños
