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'''Florence County''' is a [[county (United States)|county]] located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Wisconsin]]. As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], the population was 4,423,<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/55/55037.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=January 18, 2014}}</ref> making it the second-least populous county in Wisconsin. Its [[county seat]] is [[Florence (CDP), Wisconsin|Florence]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |accessdate=2011-06-07 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archivedate=2011-05-31 |df= }}</ref> |
'''Florence County''' is a [[county (United States)|county]] located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Wisconsin]]. As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], the population was 4,423,<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/55/55037.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=January 18, 2014|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/604A6HVLU?url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/55/55037.html|archivedate=July 10, 2011|df=}}</ref> making it the second-least populous county in Wisconsin. Its [[county seat]] is [[Florence (CDP), Wisconsin|Florence]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |accessdate=2011-06-07 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archivedate=2011-05-31 |df= }}</ref> |
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Florence County is part of the [[Iron Mountain, Michigan|Iron Mountain]], [[Michigan|MI]]–WI [[Iron Mountain micropolitan area|Micropolitan Statistical Area]]. |
Florence County is part of the [[Iron Mountain, Michigan|Iron Mountain]], [[Michigan|MI]]–WI [[Iron Mountain micropolitan area|Micropolitan Statistical Area]]. |
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR8">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2011-05-14 |title=American FactFinder |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov |archivedate=2013-09-11 |df= }}</ref> of 2000, there were 5,088 people, 2,133 households, and 1,441 families residing in the county. The [[population density]] was 10 people per square mile (4/km²). There were 4,239 housing units at an average density of 9 per square mile (3/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.17% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 0.16% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.43% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.28% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.02% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.14% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.81% from two or more races. 0.45% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race. 25.6% were of [[German people|German]], 11.6% [[Swedish people|Swedish]], 8.4% [[Polish people|Polish]], 8.2% [[Italian people|Italian]], 6.6% [[French people|French]], 5.9% [[English people|English]], 5.4% [[French Canadian]] and 5.2% [[Irish people|Irish]] ancestry. |
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR8">{{cite web |url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2011-05-14 |title=American FactFinder |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov/ |archivedate=2013-09-11 |df= }}</ref> of 2000, there were 5,088 people, 2,133 households, and 1,441 families residing in the county. The [[population density]] was 10 people per square mile (4/km²). There were 4,239 housing units at an average density of 9 per square mile (3/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.17% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 0.16% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.43% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.28% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.02% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.14% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.81% from two or more races. 0.45% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race. 25.6% were of [[German people|German]], 11.6% [[Swedish people|Swedish]], 8.4% [[Polish people|Polish]], 8.2% [[Italian people|Italian]], 6.6% [[French people|French]], 5.9% [[English people|English]], 5.4% [[French Canadian]] and 5.2% [[Irish people|Irish]] ancestry. |
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There were 2,133 households out of which 27.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.60% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.40% were non-families. 27.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.87. |
There were 2,133 households out of which 27.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.60% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.40% were non-families. 27.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.87. |
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Florence County | |
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Coordinates: 45°51′N 88°24′W / 45.85°N 88.4°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Wisconsin |
Founded | 1882 |
Seat | Florence |
Largest town | Florence |
Area | |
• Total | 498 sq mi (1,290 km2) |
• Land | 488 sq mi (1,260 km2) |
• Water | 9.3 sq mi (24 km2) 1.9% |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 4,423 |
• Density | 9.1/sq mi (3.5/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Congressional district | 7th |
Website | www |
Florence County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2010 census, the population was 4,423,[1] making it the second-least populous county in Wisconsin. Its county seat is Florence.[2]
Florence County is part of the Iron Mountain, MI–WI Micropolitan Statistical Area.
History
Florence County was founded in 1882. Florence County takes its name from the Florence Mining Company.[3]
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 498 square miles (1,290 km2), of which 488 square miles (1,260 km2) is land and 9.3 square miles (24 km2) (1.9%) is water.[4]
Adjacent counties
- Iron County, Michigan - north
- Dickinson County, Michigan - east
- Marinette County, Wisconsin - southeast
- Forest County, Wisconsin - southwest
Major highways
National protected area
- Nicolet National Forest (part)
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1890 | 2,604 | — | |
1900 | 3,197 | 22.8% | |
1910 | 3,381 | 5.8% | |
1920 | 3,602 | 6.5% | |
1930 | 3,768 | 4.6% | |
1940 | 4,177 | 10.9% | |
1950 | 3,756 | −10.1% | |
1960 | 3,437 | −8.5% | |
1970 | 3,298 | −4.0% | |
1980 | 4,172 | 26.5% | |
1990 | 4,590 | 10.0% | |
2000 | 5,088 | 10.8% | |
2010 | 4,423 | −13.1% | |
2016 (est.) | 4,456 | [5] | 0.7% |
U.S. Decennial Census[6] 1790–1960[7] 1900–1990[8] 1990–2000[9] 2010–2014[1] |
As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 5,088 people, 2,133 households, and 1,441 families residing in the county. The population density was 10 people per square mile (4/km²). There were 4,239 housing units at an average density of 9 per square mile (3/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.17% White, 0.16% Black or African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.14% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. 0.45% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 25.6% were of German, 11.6% Swedish, 8.4% Polish, 8.2% Italian, 6.6% French, 5.9% English, 5.4% French Canadian and 5.2% Irish ancestry.
There were 2,133 households out of which 27.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.60% were married couples living together, 6.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.40% were non-families. 27.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.87.
In the county, the population was spread out with 22.90% under the age of 18, 5.30% from 18 to 24, 27.10% from 25 to 44, 27.30% from 45 to 64, and 17.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 104.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.50 males.
Communities
Florence County is one of only two counties in Wisconsin with no incorporated communities, the other being Menominee County.
Towns
Census-designated places
Unincorporated communities
Politics
Year | Republican | Democratic | Third Parties |
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2016 | 71.5% 1,898 | 25.0% 665 | 3.5% 93 |
2012 | 62.7% 1,645 | 36.3% 953 | 1.0% 27 |
2008 | 56.3% 1,512 | 42.2% 1,134 | 1.5% 39 |
2004 | 62.5% 1,703 | 36.5% 993 | 1.0% 28 |
2000 | 63.5% 1,528 | 33.9% 816 | 2.5% 61 |
1996 | 43.3% 927 | 40.6% 869 | 16.2% 346 |
1992 | 35.6% 942 | 37.0% 978 | 27.4% 726 |
1988 | 51.6% 1,106 | 47.5% 1,018 | 0.8% 18 |
1984 | 58.0% 1,227 | 41.1% 870 | 0.9% 18 |
1980 | 52.5% 1,187 | 41.7% 943 | 5.8% 130 |
1976 | 48.0% 922 | 50.2% 965 | 1.8% 34 |
1972 | 54.1% 971 | 42.2% 757 | 3.8% 68 |
1968 | 48.3% 821 | 42.3% 718 | 9.4% 160 |
1964 | 36.6% 596 | 63.3% 1,029 | 0.1% 2 |
1960 | 51.8% 928 | 47.9% 858 | 0.3% 5 |
1956 | 57.9% 1,003 | 41.8% 723 | 0.3% 5 |
1952 | 58.4% 1,147 | 41.2% 809 | 0.4% 7 |
1948 | 43.0% 756 | 50.3% 885 | 6.7% 117 |
1944 | 45.6% 765 | 53.5% 897 | 1.0% 16 |
1940 | 50.1% 1,008 | 48.7% 980 | 1.1% 23 |
1936 | 41.4% 800 | 53.7% 1,037 | 4.9% 95 |
1932 | 40.9% 714 | 55.3% 965 | 3.7% 65 |
1928 | 64.3% 993 | 35.0% 540 | 0.8% 12 |
1924 | 50.2% 594 | 4.1% 49 | 45.7% 540 |
1920 | 86.9% 912 | 9.3% 97 | 3.8% 40 |
1916 | 69.4% 412 | 27.3% 162 | 3.4% 20 |
1912 | 43.7% 262 | 21.8% 131 | 34.5% 207 |
1908 | 81.1% 541 | 15.3% 102 | 3.6% 24 |
1904 | 85.4% 562 | 12.6% 83 | 2.0% 13 |
1900 | 79.6% 514 | 17.0% 110 | 3.4% 22 |
1896 | 78.1% 488 | 20.6% 129 | 1.3% 8 |
1892 | 67.9% 449 | 29.5% 195 | 2.6% 17 |
See also
References
- ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 10, 2011. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
{{cite web}}
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suggested) (help) - ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 127.
- ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
- ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
- ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
{{cite web}}
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suggested) (help) - ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
- ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
- ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
{{cite web}}
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External links
- Florence County government website
- Florence County Tourism & Economic Development
- Florence County map from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation