Wheeler, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Wheeler, Wisconsin
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Location of Wheeler
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 Wheeler, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Wheeler, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
Wheeler, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Dunn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.87 sq mi (2.25 km2) |
| • Land | 0.82 sq mi (2.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) |
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| • Total | 326 |
| • Density | 374.7/sq mi (144.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-86575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1576602 |
Wheeler is a small village located in Dunn County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It sits right next to the Hay River. In 2020, about 326 people lived there.
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History of Wheeler Village
Wheeler got its name from H. D. Wheeler, who was the first postmaster in the area. Before being called Wheeler, the settlement had two other names. First, it was known as Lochiel. Later, it was called Welton, named after Maria L. Welton. She was an important person who set up a homestead, or a family farm, in that area.
Geography and Location
Wheeler is a small place, covering about 0.82 square miles (2.13 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 0.79 square miles (2.05 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometers), is water.
The village is located at specific coordinates: 45.043728 degrees North and -91.906841 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
Two main roads, Wisconsin Highway 25 and Wisconsin Highway 170, pass through Wheeler. These highways connect the village to other places.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Wheeler has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population from 1930 to 2020:
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| 1930 | 229 | — | |
| 1940 | 272 | 18.8% | |
| 1950 | 235 | −13.6% | |
| 1960 | 227 | −3.4% | |
| 1970 | 212 | −6.6% | |
| 1980 | 231 | 9.0% | |
| 1990 | 348 | 50.6% | |
| 2000 | 317 | −8.9% | |
| 2010 | 348 | 9.8% | |
| 2020 | 326 | −6.3% | |
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Wheeler's Population in 2010
According to the census taken in 2010, there were 348 people living in Wheeler. These people made up 127 households, and 79 of these were families. The village had about 440 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Wheeler in 2010 were White, making up 96.3% of the population. A small number were African American (1.7%), and others were from different racial backgrounds or mixed races. About 1.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of households, about 35.4% had children under 18 living there. Many households were married couples living together (37.8%). Some households were led by a single parent, either a female (16.5%) or a male (7.9%). About 25.2% of households were individuals living alone.
The average age of people in Wheeler in 2010 was 34.3 years old. About 29% of residents were under 18, and 11.2% were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.6%) and females (49.4%).
See also
In Spanish: Wheeler (Wisconsin) para niños
