Holmen, Wisconsin

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Holmen, Wisconsin
Village
Holmen Wisconsin aerial photo.jpg
View above from Holmen High School looking southeast towards downtown Holmen
Motto: 
You're always welcome!
La Crosse County Wisconsin Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Holmen Highlighted.svg
Location of Holmen in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
Coordinates: 43°57′19″N91°15′33″W / 43.95528°N 91.25917°W / 43.95528; -91.25917
Country Flag of the United States.svg  United States
State Flag of Wisconsin.svg  Wisconsin
County La Crosse
IncorporatedMay 7, 1946
Area
[1]
 • Total7.26 sq mi (18.81 km2)
 • Land7.26 sq mi (18.81 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
705 ft (215 m)
Population
 (2020) [3] [4]
 • Total10,661
 • Estimate 
(2023) [5]
11,581 Increase2.svg
 • Density1,381.71/sq mi (533.45/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Zip Code
54636
Area code 608
FIPS code 55-35450 [6]
GNIS feature ID1566559 [2]
Website www.holmenwi.com

Holmen is a village in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 10,661 as of the census of 2020. It is part of the La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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History

Holmen was settled by Norwegian immigrants in 1862. It was incorporated as a village on May 7, 1946. [7] The community was previously known as Frederickstown, to honor Holmen's blacksmith Frederick Anderson. The name was changed when Charles A. Sjölander opened the post office in September 1875. The name Holmen is a Norwegian word and translates to islet (a small island).

Historic Holmen Bank Building at the intersection of Main and State streets in Holmen, Wisconsin JostadHolmenWI.jpg
Historic Holmen Bank Building at the intersection of Main and State streets in Holmen, Wisconsin

Geography

Holmen contains wooded areas, hills, and bluffs, typical of the Driftless Area, or Coulee Region. The Mississippi River passes just to the southwest of the village.

Holmen is located at 43°57′19″N91°15′33″W / 43.95528°N 91.25917°W / 43.95528; -91.25917 (43.955330, −91.259132). [8] According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 5.20 square miles (13.47 km2), all land. [9] Star Hill is a prominent bluff adjacent to downtown Holmen and is one of the tallest areas of the village. The hill gets its name from a light up star on top of the hill. [10]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1950 584—
1960 6358.7%
1970 1,08170.2%
1980 2,411123.0%
1990 3,22033.6%
2000 6,20092.5%
2010 9,00545.2%
2020 10,66118.4%
2023 (est.)11,581 [3] 8.6%
U.S. Decennial Census [11] 2020 census [12]

2020 census

As of the census [13] of 2020, there were 10,661 people, 4,382 households, and 2,431 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,468.1 inhabitants per square mile (566.8/km2). There were 4,382 housing units at an average density of 603.6 per square mile (233.1/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 86.3% White, 1.1% African American, 7.8% Asian, and 3.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.

2010 census

As of the census [13] of 2010, there were 9,005 people, 3,400 households, and 2,431 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,731.7 inhabitants per square mile (668.6/km2). There were 3,521 housing units at an average density of 677.1 per square mile (261.4/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 90.4% White, 0.6% African American, 0.2% Native American, 7.0% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 3,400 households, of which 41.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.5% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.5% were non-families. 23.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.14.

The median age in the village was 34.1 years. 30% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.6% were from 25 to 44; 22.7% were from 45 to 64; and 10.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

Education

Holmen is part of the Holmen School District. Secondary education is provided by Holmen High School, Holmen Middle School and four elementary schools. The district's mascot is the Viking.

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Holmen library

Notable people

Holmen Cheese plant Holmen cheese-3.jpg
Holmen Cheese plant
Holmen Municipal Center Holmen Municipal Center.jpg
Holmen Municipal Center

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References

  1. ↑ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. 1 2 "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. 1 2 "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2023". United States Census Bureau. June 1, 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  4. ↑ https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/holmenvillagewisconsin,US/PST120219 [ dead link ]
  5. ↑ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  6. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  7. ↑ Village of Holmen, Wisconsin
  8. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  9. ↑ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
  10. ↑ "Star Hill" . Retrieved April 12, 2013.
  11. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  12. ↑ "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Holmen village, Wisconsin; United States". Archived from the original on November 4, 2021. Retrieved August 13, 2021.
  13. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 22, 2023.
  14. ↑ Wisconsin Blue Book 1931. p. 209.
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