Wyocena, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wyocena, Wisconsin
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Wyocena pictured in July 2024
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Location of Wyocena in Columbia County, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Columbia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.56 sq mi (4.04 km2) |
| • Land | 1.43 sq mi (3.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km2) |
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 756 |
| • Density | 484.6/sq mi (187.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-89325 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1577066 |
Wyocena is a small village in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States. In 2020, about 756 people lived there. This village is part of the larger Town of Wyocena. It is also close to Madison, a big city in Wisconsin.
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A Look Back in Time
On April 25, 2008, a tornado hit Wyocena. This powerful storm unfortunately damaged many homes in the village.
Where is Wyocena?
Wyocena is located at a specific spot on the map: 43.494319 degrees North and -89.309191 degrees West.
The village covers a total area of about 1.55 square miles (4.01 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Getting Around Wyocena
Two main roads, Wis 16 and Wis 22, help people travel in and out of Wyocena.
- Wis 16 goes east towards Columbus and west towards Poynette and Portage.
- Wis 22 goes north to Pardeeville and Montello. It goes south to US Route 51 near North Leeds. Taking Wis 22 South is the quickest way to get to Madison.
Who Lives in Wyocena?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 101 | — | |
| 1870 | 270 | — | |
| 1880 | 219 | −18.9% | |
| 1910 | 425 | — | |
| 1920 | 425 | 0.0% | |
| 1930 | 490 | 15.3% | |
| 1940 | 706 | 44.1% | |
| 1950 | 714 | 1.1% | |
| 1960 | 747 | 4.6% | |
| 1970 | 809 | 8.3% | |
| 1980 | 548 | −32.3% | |
| 1990 | 620 | 13.1% | |
| 2000 | 668 | 7.7% | |
| 2010 | 768 | 15.0% | |
| 2020 | 756 | −1.6% | |
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In 2010, there were 768 people living in Wyocena. These people lived in 271 homes, and 170 of these were families.
About 31% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes were married couples living together. Some homes had a single parent.
The average age of people in the village was about 43.5 years old. About 20% of the people were under 18. About 25% were 65 years old or older.
People Who Made a Difference
Some notable people who have connections to Wyocena include:
- Lynn N. Coapman: He served as a Wisconsin State Representative.
- Edgar S. Coolidge: He was a State Representative for Vermont.
- Russel C. Falconer: He served as a Wisconsin State Senator.
- Glenn M. Wise: He was the Wisconsin Secretary of State.
Images for kids
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Housing and the water tower for Wyocena
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The sign for Wyocena on WIS 22
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The community center in Wyocena
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Wyocena at dusk
See also
In Spanish: Wyocena (Wisconsin) para niños
