Holmen, Wisconsin
Encyclopedia
Holmen is a village in La Crosse County, Wisconsin
, United States
. The population was 9,005 at the 2010 census. It is part of the La Crosse Metropolitan Area
.
passes just to the southwest of the village.
Holmen is located at 43°57′19"N 91°15′33"W (43.955330, -91.259132). According to the United States Census Bureau
, the village has a total area of 3.2 square miles (8.3 km²), all of it land.
It grew at a steady pace until the 1980s, when more rapid growth began. As of 2007, Holmen was among the fastest-growing municipalities in the state, and the Holmen School District had become second largest in attendance to La Crosse
within southwestern Wisconsin.
of 2000, there were 6,200 people, 2,258 households, and 1,698 families residing in the village. The population density
was 1,944.9 people per square mile (750.4/km²). There were 2,377 housing units at an average density of 745.7 per square mile (287.7/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 95.31% White, 0.31% African American, 0.32% Native American, 3.19% Asian, 0.26% from other races
, and 0.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.90% of the population.
There were 2,258 households out of which 43.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.2% were married couples
living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the village the population was spread out with 31.6% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 33.6% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 7.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.1 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $42,021, and the median income for a family was $49,375. Males had a median income of $33,795 versus $21,270 for females. The per capita income
for the village was $17,002. About 5.7% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.6% of those under age 18 and 12.5% of those age 65 or over.
is provided by Holmen High School
and Holmen Middle School.
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 9,005 at the 2010 census. It is part of the La Crosse Metropolitan Area
La Crosse Metropolitan Area
The La Crosse Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of La Crosse and Houston counties in Wisconsin and Minnesota, anchored by the city of La Crosse, Wisconsin...
.
Geography
Holmen contains many wooded areas, hills, and bluffs, typical of the Driftless Area, or "Coulee Region," as local residents call it. The Mississippi RiverMississippi River
The Mississippi River is the largest river system in North America. Flowing entirely in the United States, this river rises in western Minnesota and meanders slowly southwards for to the Mississippi River Delta at the Gulf of Mexico. With its many tributaries, the Mississippi's watershed drains...
passes just to the southwest of the village.
Holmen is located at 43°57′19"N 91°15′33"W (43.955330, -91.259132). According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the village has a total area of 3.2 square miles (8.3 km²), all of it land.
History
Holmen was incorporated as a village on May 7, 1946.It grew at a steady pace until the 1980s, when more rapid growth began. As of 2007, Holmen was among the fastest-growing municipalities in the state, and the Holmen School District had become second largest in attendance to La Crosse
La Crosse, Wisconsin
La Crosse is a city in and the county seat of La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States. The city lies alongside the Mississippi River.The 2011 Census Bureau estimates the city had a population of 52,485...
within southwestern Wisconsin.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 6,200 people, 2,258 households, and 1,698 families residing in the village. The population density
Population density
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was 1,944.9 people per square mile (750.4/km²). There were 2,377 housing units at an average density of 745.7 per square mile (287.7/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 95.31% White, 0.31% African American, 0.32% Native American, 3.19% Asian, 0.26% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.90% of the population.
There were 2,258 households out of which 43.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.2% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the village the population was spread out with 31.6% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 33.6% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 7.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.1 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $42,021, and the median income for a family was $49,375. Males had a median income of $33,795 versus $21,270 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the village was $17,002. About 5.7% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.6% of those under age 18 and 12.5% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Public schools in the village are managed by the Holmen School District. Secondary educationSecondary education
Secondary education is the stage of education following primary education. Secondary education includes the final stage of compulsory education and in many countries it is entirely compulsory. The next stage of education is usually college or university...
is provided by Holmen High School
Holmen High School
Holmen High School is a high school located in Holmen, Wisconsin as part of the Holmen School District.As of 2006, the school enrollment was 1025. The current facility was opened in 1994 and was expanded in 2000...
and Holmen Middle School.