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Woodruff, Wisconsin
Daashkiboojiganing
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 Woodruff, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Woodruff, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Oneida |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.6 sq mi (92.1 km2) |
| • Land | 28.5 sq mi (73.9 km2) |
| • Water | 7.0 sq mi (18.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,594 ft (486 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,982 |
| • Density | 69.5/sq mi (26.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-88950 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584479 |
Woodruff is a town located in Oneida County, in the state of Wisconsin, United States. Its name in the Ojibwe language is Daashkiboojiganing. In 2010, about 2,055 people lived here. There is also a smaller area called Woodruff within the town.
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Exploring Woodruff's Location and Size
Woodruff is a town with a total area of about 35.6 square miles (92.1 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 28.5 square miles (73.9 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 7.0 square miles (18.2 square kilometers), is water. This means nearly 20% of Woodruff is covered by water, like lakes and rivers!
Who Lives in Woodruff? A Look at the Population
In the year 2000, there were 1,982 people living in Woodruff. This means there were about 69.5 people for every square mile of land.
Understanding Households and Families
There were 866 households in Woodruff. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 538 were families.
- About 25% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Over half of the households (52.5%) were married couples living together.
- About 33.5% of all households were made up of people living alone.
- About 15.9% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average household had 2.22 people, and the average family had 2.83 people.
Age Groups in Woodruff
The people in Woodruff are spread across different age groups:
- 21.8% were under 18 years old.
- 3.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 24.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 25.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 24.2% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Woodruff was 45 years.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Woodruff was $35,335 per year. For families, the average income was $45,815 per year. The average income for each person in the town was $20,508.
About 10.8% of all people in Woodruff lived below the poverty line. This included 15.5% of those under 18 and 6.3% of those aged 65 or older.
Getting Around: Transportation in Woodruff
Woodruff is connected by several important roads and has airports nearby.
Major Roads Connecting Woodruff
Woodruff is served by three main highways that help people travel to and from the town:
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U.S. 51 is a major road. If you go north, it leads to Hurley, Wisconsin. If you go south, it takes you to Merrill. |
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WIS 47 travels north towards Lac du Flambeau and south towards Rhinelander, Wisconsin. |
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WIS 70 goes east to Eagle River, Wisconsin and west to Fifield. |
Airports Serving Woodruff
For air travel, Woodruff has a local airport and a larger one nearby:
- The Lakeland Airport (KARV) is located just northwest of Woodruff.
- The Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport (KRHI) serves Woodruff and the areas around it. This airport offers both regular flights and services for private planes.
Fun Facts and Interesting Places in Woodruff
Woodruff is known for a very unique landmark!
The World's Largest Penny
Woodruff is home to "The Big Penny," which is known as the world's largest penny. This giant penny is made of concrete and weighs an amazing 17,452 pounds! It was created to remember a special fundraising event.
A doctor named Kate Pelham Newcomb inspired schoolchildren to collect pennies to raise money for a hospital in Woodruff. They collected an incredible 1.7 million pennies! The Big Penny celebrates this amazing effort by the community.
Famous People from Woodruff
Some notable individuals have connections to Woodruff:
- Gerald J. Boileau: He was born in Woodruff and later became a U.S. Representative, which means he helped make laws for the country.
- Kate Pelham Newcomb: In 1954, she became nationally famous because of a TV show called This Is Your Life. She was recognized for starting the "Million Penny Parade," which helped raise money to build a new hospital.
See also
In Spanish: Woodruff (Wisconsin) para niños
