Eagle, Wisconsin

For the town in Richland County, Wisconsin, see Eagle, Richland County, Wisconsin.

Eagle, Wisconsin
Village
Looking south in downtown Eagle
Location of Eagle in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
Coordinates: 42°52′39″N88°28′18″W / 42.87750°N 88.47167°W / 42.87750; -88.47167
Country	United States
State	Wisconsin
County	Waukesha
Area [1]
• Total	1.39 sq mi (3.61 km2)
• Land	1.39 sq mi (3.60 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [2]	902 ft (275 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	2,071
• Density	1,552.12/sq mi (599.26/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code	262
FIPS code	55-21450 [4]
GNIS feature ID	1583112 [2]
Website	Village of Eagle

Eagle is a village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 2,071. The village is located within the Town of Eagle.

History

The town's name comes from an 1836 incident when pioneer Thomas Sugden and two companions, exploring the area, spotted what was described as "a monster bald-headed eagle... hovering and curving over a large mound" in the midst of the prairie. ^[5]

The village was struck by an EF2 tornado on the night of June 21, 2010. Tornado alert sirens in the area failed to sound prior to the strike. There were no fatalities, but there were several minor injuries. At least 2 homes were leveled to the ground by the tornado and several other homes had major damage. ^[6]

Geography

Eagle is located at 42°52′39″N88°28′18″W / 42.87750°N 88.47167°W / 42.87750; -88.47167 (42.877595, -88.471918). ^[7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.33 square miles (3.44 km²), all of it land. ^[8]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1880	292		—
1900	324		—
1910	339		4.6%
1920	394		16.2%
1930	392		−0.5%
1940	391		−0.3%
1950	460		17.6%
1960	620		34.8%
1970	745		20.2%
1980	1,008		35.3%
1990	1,182		17.3%
2000	1,707		44.4%
2010	1,950		14.2%
2020	2,071		6.2%
U.S. Decennial Census [9]

2010 census

As of the census ^[3] of 2010, there were 1,950 people, 684 households, and 536 families living in the village. The population density was 1,466.2 inhabitants per square mile (566.1/km²). There were 704 housing units at an average density of 529.3 per square mile (204.4/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.3% White, 0.1% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 684 households, of which 45.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.0% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 21.6% were non-families. 18.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.25.

The median age in the village was 35.3 years. 30.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31.3% were from 25 to 44; 24.8% were from 45 to 64; and 7.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.8% male and 49.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[4] of 2000, there were 1,707 people, 592 households, and 468 families living in the village. The population density was 1,346.5 people per square mile (519.0/km²). There were 605 housing units at an average density of 477.2 per square mile (183.9/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 96.49% White, 0.23% Black or African American, 0.53% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 1.35% from other races, and 1.11% from two or more races. 3.05% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 592 households, out of which 46.5% had children under the age of 30 living with them, 71.3% were married couples living together, 4.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.8% were non-families. 17.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.28.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 31.6% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 38.0% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 6.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $58,207, and the median income for a family was $62,500. Males had a median income of $41,711 versus $27,500 for females. The per capita income for the village was $21,975. About 1.4% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.3% of those under age 18 and 2.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Eagle is part of the Palmyra-Eagle Area School District. The schools serving Eagle include Eagle Elementary School, Palmyra-Eagle Middle/High School. ^[10] On July 1, 2019, the school board of the Palmyra-Eagle School District voted to dissolve the district. The district cited a lack of funding necessary to continue operations past the 2019–2020 school year. ^[11] On January 16, 2020, the School District Boundary Appeal Board denied the dissolution in a 6-1 decision to keep the district open. In reaction the school district closed Palmyra Elementary School, and moved its students to Eagle Elementary School. New school board and community members disagree with the decision as many of the school district's financial problems remain unresolved. ^{[12] [13]}

Images

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  Looking east in downtown Eagle
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  Fire station and EMS
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  Police station
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  Sign for Eagle on WIS 67
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  Smile on water tower
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  St. Theresa Catholic Church

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. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
5. The History of Waukesha County, Wisconsin. Containing an account of its settlement, growth, development and resources; an extensive and minute sketch of its cities, towns and villages--their improvements, industries, manufactories, churches, schools and societies; its war record, biographical sketches, portraits of prominent men and early settlers; the whole preceded by a history of Wisconsin, statistics of the state, and an abstract of its laws and Constitution and of the Constitution of the United States Chicago: Western Historical Society, 1880; p. 735
6. "Storm Prediction Center Storm Reports Page".
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. "Palmyra-Eagle Enrollment" . Retrieved October 9, 2019.
11. Dohr, Bob. "The Palmyra-Eagle School Board has taken the next step toward dissolving the school district". Journal Sentinel. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
12. "The Palmyra-Eagle School District Will Not Dissolve". WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR. January 10, 2020. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
13. "The Palmyra-Eagle School District almost dissolved. Two years later, leaders are hopeful for the future". WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR. December 16, 2021. Retrieved March 9, 2024.

External links

• Village of Eagle
• Sanborn fire insurance maps: 1894 1900