Glen Flora, Wisconsin

Glen Flora is a village in Rusk County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 92 at the 2010 census. Originally named Miller's Siding for Frank Miller, who built the first saw mill in the area in the 1880s, the village received its current name in December 1887 when the post office was established.[6] The village is surrounded by the town of True.

Glen Flora, Wisconsin
Village
Location of Glen Flora in Rusk County, Wisconsin.
Coordinates: 45°29′48″N 90°53′35″W
Country	United States
State	Wisconsin
County	Rusk
Area [1]
• Total	0.56 sq mi (1.46 km^2)
• Land	0.56 sq mi (1.46 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation [2]	1,273 ft (388 m)
Population  (2010)[3]
• Total	92
• Estimate  (2019)[4]	86
• Density	152.21/sq mi (58.73/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)	715 & 534
FIPS code	55-29475[5]
GNIS feature ID	1565559[2]

Geography

Glen Flora is located at 45°29′48″N 90°53′35″W (45.496729, -90.893193).[7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.56 square miles (1.45 km²), all land.[8]

Glen Flora is along U.S. Highway 8 and County Road B.

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1920	174		—
1930	137		−21.3%
1940	140		2.2%
1950	91		−35.0%
1960	75		−17.6%
1970	69		−8.0%
1980	83		20.3%
1990	108		30.1%
2000	93		−13.9%
2010	92		−1.1%
Est. 2019	86	[4]	−6.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

2010 census

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 92 people, 41 households, and 22 families living in the village. The population density was 164.3 inhabitants per square mile (63.4/km²). There were 47 housing units at an average density of 83.9 per square mile (32.4/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.9% White and 1.1% Pacific Islander.

There were 41 households, of which 22.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.6% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.3% were non-families. 43.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the village was 36.8 years. 22.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.2% were from 25 to 44; 25% were from 45 to 64; and 15.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

2000 census

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 93 people, 44 households, and 23 families living in the village. The population density was 164.7 people per square mile (64.1/km²). There were 47 housing units at an average density of 83.2 per square mile (32.4/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 95.70% White, 1.08% Pacific Islander, and 3.23% from two or more races.

There were 44 households, out of which 15.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.6% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 47.7% were non-families. 43.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 29.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 20.4% under the age of 18, 11.8% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 21.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $20,250, and the median income for a family was $36,667. Males had a median income of $21,250 versus $65,417 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,280. There were 16.7% of families and 16.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including 40.0% of under eighteens and 30.8% of those over 64.

Notable people

• James W. Edming, businessman and politician, lived in Glen Flora.[10]

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. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
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 2008-01-31.
6. Callary, Edward. Place Names of Wisconsin. Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin Press. p. 105. ISBN 978-0-299-30964-0.
7. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
8. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
9. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
10. "Wisconsin Vote.org.-James W. Edming". Archived from the original on 2014-11-09. Retrieved 2014-11-09.