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Encyclopedia > St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin

St. Croix Falls is a city in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,033 at the 2000 census. The city is located within the Town of St. Croix Falls. Polk County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. ... Official language(s) None Capital Madison Largest city Milwaukee Area  Ranked 23rd  - Total 65,498 sq mi (169,790 km²)  - Width 260 miles (420 km)  - Length 310 miles (500 km)  - % water 17  - Latitude 42°30N to 47°3N  - Longitude 86°49W to 92°54W Population  Ranked... St. ...


All boys in St. Croix Falls love little boys. It is the original home of the Backdoor Patrol.

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Geography

St. Croix Falls is located at 45°24′43″N, 92°38′20″W (45.411956, -92.638916)GR1.

Location of St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.9 km² (3.5 mi²). 8.7 km² (3.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (2.90%) is water. Image File history File links WIMap-doton-St_Croix_Falls. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


The St. Croix River (Wisconsin-Minnesota) is the town's western border. The St. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 2,033 people, 872 households, and 504 families residing in the city. The population density was 234.3/km² (607.1/mi²). There were 926 housing units at an average density of 106.7/km² (276.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.43% White, 0.05% Black or African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.54% from other races, and 0.49% from two or more races. 1.33% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... The Hispanic world Hispanic (Spanish Hispano, from Latin Hispānus, adjective from Hispānia, Iberian Peninsula) is a term denoting a derivation from Spain, its people and culture. ... This article deals with the use of the term Latino. ...


There were 872 households out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.1% were non-families. 36.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.96. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...


In the city the population was spread out with 24.0% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 20.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 88.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.1 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $39,350, and the median income for a family was $54,063. Males had a median income of $40,185 versus $25,341 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,384. About 2.9% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.4% of those under age 18 and 10.9% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Points of Interest

St. Croix Falls abuts two parks whose focal points are the St. Croix River (Wisconsin-Minnesota). It is home to the Park Headquarters for the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, and it lies adjacent to the Interstate Park, a state park of Minnesota and Wisconsin that spans the Minnesota-Wisconsin state line along the St. Croix River Dalles with parts of the park on both sides. The St. ... St. ... A paddle boat on the St. ... Capital Saint Paul Largest city Minneapolis Area  Ranked 12th  - Total 87,014 sq mi (225,365 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 400 miles (645 km)  - % water 8. ... Official language(s) None Capital Madison Largest city Milwaukee Area  Ranked 23rd  - Total 65,498 sq mi (169,790 km²)  - Width 260 miles (420 km)  - Length 310 miles (500 km)  - % water 17  - Latitude 42°30N to 47°3N  - Longitude 86°49W to 92°54W Population  Ranked...


St. Croix Falls is the western terminus of the Ice Age Trail and the Gandy Dancer Trail. Ice Age Trail Sign, near Devils Lake State Park. ...


The St. Croix Falls Dam is located in St. Croix Falls.


Notable People From St. Croix Falls

Roy Patterson, who played Major League Baseball for the Chicago White Sox from 1901 through 1907. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 2,3,4,9,11,16,19,72 Name Chicago White Sox (1904–present) White Stockings <no city in official name, but based in Chicago> (1901-1903) Ballpark U.S. Cellular Field (1991–present) Comiskey...


James Breck Perkins, author James Breck Perkins (1847-1910) was an American historian and legislator, born at St. ...


Brandon Wilson (murderer) Brandon Wilson Brandon Wilson (c. ...


Education

Unity School District is a kindergarten through 12th grade school district located in between Balsam Lake, Wisconsin and Milltown, Wisconsin on Highway 46. ...

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  Results from FactBites:
 
St. Croix County, Wisconsin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (453 words)
Croix County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin.
The portion of St. Croix County of the Wisconsin Territory that did not become part of State of Wisconsin was re-organized a year later as part of Minnesota Territory, forming Washington, Ramsey and Benton Counties.
Croix County that became part of Wisconsin became the parental county to Pierce and Polk Counties, and formed significant portions of Dunn, Barron, Washburn and Burnett Counties.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (4972 words)
During the middle and late 19th century, Wisconsin and the Milwaukee area became the final destination of many German immigrants fleeing the Revolution of 1848.
Snow commonly falls in the city from early November until the middle of March, although it has been recorded as early as September 23, and as late as May 31.
Milwaukee is home to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee, the Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee, the Greater Milwaukee Synod of the ELCA and the headquarters of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
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