Glenwood City, Wisconsin

This article is about the city. For the nearby town, see Glenwood, Wisconsin.

Glenwood City, Wisconsin
City
Nickname:  The City of 57 Hills
Location of Glenwood City in St. Croix County, Wisconsin
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Coordinates: 45°3′26″N92°10′12″W / 45.05722°N 92.17000°W / 45.05722; -92.17000
Country	United States
State	Wisconsin
County	St. Croix
Area [1]
• Total	3.47 sq mi (9.00 km2)
• Land	3.47 sq mi (9.00 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [2]	1,030 ft (314 m)
Population  (2010) [3]
• Total	1,242
• Estimate  (2019) [4]	1,201
• Density	345.81/sq mi (133.50/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)	715 & 534
FIPS code	55-29625 [5]
GNIS feature ID	1581635 [2]
Website	glenwoodcitywi.com

Glenwood City is a city in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,242 at the 2010 census. It is known as the "City of 57 Hills." ^[6] Glenwood City is the site of the annual St. Croix County Fair.

History

The city was founded in 1880. It was once a stop on the Wisconsin Central Railway, but the line to Glenwood City is now abandoned.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.49 square miles (6.45 km²), all of it land. ^[7]

Glenwood City is along Tiffany Creek.

Wisconsin Highways 128 and 170 are main routes in the community. Other routes include County Roads G and X, Oak Street, and Maple Street.

Glenwood City is geographically within the town of Glenwood, but is a separate entity.

It is located at 45°3′26″N92°10′12″W / 45.05722°N 92.17000°W / 45.05722; -92.17000 (45.057220, -92.169991). ^[8]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1900	1,789		—
1910	954		−46.7%
1920	779		−18.3%
1930	771		−1.0%
1940	811		5.2%
1950	778		−4.1%
1960	835		7.3%
1970	822		−1.6%
1980	950		15.6%
1990	1,026		8.0%
2000	1,183		15.3%
2010	1,242		5.0%
2019 (est.)	1,201	[4]	−3.3%
U.S. Decennial Census [9]

2010 census

As of the census ^[3] of 2010, there were 1,242 people, 509 households, and 328 families living in the city. The population density was 498.8 inhabitants per square mile (192.6/km²). There were 561 housing units at an average density of 225.3 per square mile (87.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.7% White, 0.1% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.

There were 509 households, of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.2% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.6% were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the city was 37.7 years. 26.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.2% were from 25 to 44; 23.5% were from 45 to 64; and 17.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[5] of 2000, there were 1,183 people, 460 households, and 305 families living in the city. The population density was 477.2 inhabitants per square mile (184.2/km²). There were 491 housing units at an average density of 198.1 per square mile (76.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.07% White, 0.08% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.34% Asian, and 0.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.17% of the population.

There were 460 households, out of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.5% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.6% 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 3.08.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 17.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,964, and the median income for a family was $45,417. Males had a median income of $32,875 versus $25,833 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,424. About 6.1% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.8% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 67 or over.

Culture

Glenwood City is home to the St. Croix County Fair in July. It also hosts a PRCA Rodeo in June annually.

Education

The public school district of Glenwood City maintains a K–12 educational complex on the southeast corner of the city. Glenwood City High School is the local high school.

See also

• List of cities in Wisconsin

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on October 9, 2020. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
2. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Archived from the original on February 2, 2001. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 9, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
4. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Archived from the original on July 1, 2021. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
5. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 9, 2021. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
6. "Glenwood City, Wisconsin Police". www.glenwoodcitywi.com. Archived from the original on July 11, 2011. Retrieved February 26, 2009.
7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
8. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Archived from the original on August 24, 2019. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
9. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Archived from the original on July 1, 2021. Retrieved June 4, 2015.

External links

• Official website
• Sanborn fire insurance maps: 1893 Archived March 3, 2016, at the Wayback Machine 1900 Archived March 4, 2016, at the Wayback Machine 1912 Archived March 3, 2016, at the Wayback Machine