Dresser, Wisconsin

Dresser, Wisconsin
Village
Location of Dresser in Polk County, Wisconsin.
Coordinates: 45°21′26″N92°38′4″W / 45.35722°N 92.63444°W / 45.35722; -92.63444
Country	United States
State	Wisconsin
County	Polk
Area [1]
• Total	1.90 sq mi (4.92 km2)
• Land	1.90 sq mi (4.91 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation [2]	928 ft (283 m)
Population  (2010) [3]
• Total	895
• Estimate  (2019) [4]	866
• Density	456.99/sq mi (176.41/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP	54009
Area code(s)	715 & 534
FIPS code	55-20850 [5]
GNIS feature ID	1564104 [2]
Website	www.villageofdresser.com

Dresser is a village in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 895 at the 2010 census. It is along Wisconsin Highway 35.

History

The community has the name of Samuel B. Dresser, an early settler. ^[6]

Geography

Dresser is located at 45°21′26″N92°38′4″W / 45.35722°N 92.63444°W / 45.35722; -92.63444 (45.357187, -92.634513). ^[7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.94 square miles (5.02 km²), all of it land. ^[8]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1930	285		—
1940	294		3.2%
1950	365		24.1%
1960	498		36.4%
1970	533		7.0%
1980	670		25.7%
1990	614		−8.4%
2000	732		19.2%
2010	895		22.3%
2019 (est.)	866	[4]	−3.2%
U.S. Decennial Census [9]

2010 census

As of the census ^[3] of 2010, there were 895 people, 361 households, and 231 families living in the village. The population density was 461.3 inhabitants per square mile (178.1/km²). There were 382 housing units at an average density of 196.9 per square mile (76.0/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.1% White, 0.2% African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.

There were 361 households, of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.0% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the village was 34.6 years. 27.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 32.5% were from 25 to 44; 22.1% were from 45 to 64; and 12.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[5] of 2000, there were 732 people, 302 households, and 206 families living in the village. The population density was 384.6 people per square mile (148.8/km²). There were 312 housing units at an average density of 163.9 per square mile (63.4/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.22% White, 0.14% African American, 0.82% Native American, 0.14% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.55% of the population.

There were 302 households, out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 32.1% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $44,028. Males had a median income of $31,935 versus $22,042 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,926. About 6.4% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.2% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

Dresser is home to the Traprock Quarry, Trollhaugen Ski/Snowboard Area, F&A Dairy, and a UFE Manufacturing plant. The village also has a gas station, auto repair, bar, restaurants, a library, elementary school, and several little parks. It is the home of Tenere, Inc., a manufacturing company owned by a private equity firm. ^[10]

Police controversy

In 2018, a television news outlet broadcast video of Chief of Police Ryan Haass having several drinks at a bar, and reported that soon after leaving that bar he drove his vehicle into a ditch, then abandoned his vehicle and went home. After a citizen filed a complaint with the city, a hearing was held which determined that no disciplinary action was indicated. The village attorney did, however, recommend that the chief keep the board up-to-date on his efforts towards sobriety. ^{[11] [12]}

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
2. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved November 18, 2012.
4. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
5. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
6. Moyer, Armond; Moyer, Winifred (1958). The origins of unusual place-names. Keystone Pub. Associates. p. 38.
7. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
8. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
9. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
10. Harlan, Chico (August 6, 2017). "Rise of the machines". The Washington Post . pp. A1, A14 & seq. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
11. "To serve and be served: Police chief seen drinking on camera before crash". Fox 9 KMSP. Fox 9 KMSP. May 1, 2018. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
12. Lindgren, Suzanne (September 28, 2018). "Lawyer's opinion brings closure to Dresser police chief chronicle". Osceola Sun. Retrieved March 14, 2022.

External links

• Village of Dresser Official Website
• Dresser Village Library