Wilson, St. Croix County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Location of Wilson in St. Croix County, Wisconsin.
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 Wilson
Location in Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | St. Croix |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.71 sq mi (4.42 km2) |
| • Land | 1.71 sq mi (4.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 184 |
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| • Density | 108.44/sq mi (41.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-87475 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584447 |
Wilson is a small village located in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, the village had a population of 184 people.
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History of Wilson
Wilson was established a long time ago, in 1870. It was named after Captain William Wilson. He was a very important person in the lumber business. A post office has been open in Wilson since 1873.
Where is Wilson Located?
Wilson is found at these coordinates: 44.954167 degrees North and -92.175180 degrees West. This helps us pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The village covers a total area of about 1.63 square miles (4.22 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the village limits.
Population and People
The population of Wilson has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at how many people have lived there:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 442 | — | |
| 1890 | 393 | −11.1% | |
| 1920 | 222 | — | |
| 1930 | 200 | −9.9% | |
| 1940 | 188 | −6.0% | |
| 1950 | 174 | −7.4% | |
| 1960 | 140 | −19.5% | |
| 1970 | 130 | −7.1% | |
| 1980 | 155 | 19.2% | |
| 1990 | 163 | 5.2% | |
| 2000 | 176 | 8.0% | |
| 2010 | 184 | 4.5% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 185 | 0.5% | |
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Wilson's Population in 2010
In 2010, the village had 184 people living in 72 households. Most of the people living in Wilson were White (97.8%). A small number were Native American or from two or more races. About 0.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Wilson was about 39.5 years old. Many families with children lived in the village.
Famous People from Wilson
- Kenneth H. Dahlberg: He was a World War II fighter ace. This means he was a military pilot who shot down many enemy aircraft. He was also a successful businessman.
