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Abbotsford : Wisconsin

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Abbotsford is a city located in Clark County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,956. Abbotsford is located in both Clark and Marathon Counties.

Geography
Abbotsford is located at 44°56′48″ North, 90°19′6″ West (44.946716, -90.318333)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.9 km˛ (3.0 mi˛). None of the area is covered with water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,956 people, 817 households, and 516 families residing in the city. The population density is 247.6/km˛ (641.1/mi˛). There are 870 housing units at an average density of 110.1/km˛ (285.1/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 98.57% White, 0.15% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.66% from other races, and 0.46% from two or more races. 1.99% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Adams : Wisconsin

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Adams is a city located in Adams County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,914. The city is located within the Town of Adams.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.6 km˛ (2.9 mi˛). None of the area is covered with water. Adams is located at 43°57′19″ North, 89°49′1″ West (43.955280, -89.816920)1.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,914 people, 769 households, and 470 families residing in the city. The population density is 251.4/km˛ (650.1/mi˛). There are 847 housing units at an average density of 111.2/km˛ (287.7/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 97.75% White, 0.16% Black or African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.47% from other races, and 1.20% from two or more races. 1.93% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Algoma : Wisconsin

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Algoma is a city located in Kewaunee County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 3,357.

Geography
Algoma is located at 44°36′30″ North, 87°26′32″ West (44.608226, -87.442342)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.4 km˛ (2.5 mi˛). 6.3 km˛ (2.4 mi˛) of it is land and 0.1 km˛ (0.04 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 1.61% water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 3,357 people, 1,493 households, and 900 families residing in the city. The population density is 531.2/km˛ (1,374.9/mi˛). There are 1,632 housing units at an average density of 258.2/km˛ (668.4/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 98.42% White, 0.09% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.51% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. 0.98% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Alma : Wisconsin

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Alma is a city located in Buffalo County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 942. It is the county seat of Buffalo County6. The city is located within the Town of Alma.

Geography
Alma is located at 44°20′24″ North, 91°55′27″ West (44.340068, -91.924432)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 20.2 km˛ (7.8 mi˛). 15.2 km˛ (5.9 mi˛) of it is land and 5.0 km˛ (1.9 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 24.81% water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 942 people, 421 households, and 261 families residing in the city. The population density is 62.1/km˛ (160.8/mi˛). There are 495 housing units at an average density of 32.6/km˛ (84.5/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 97.03% White, 0.21% Black or African American, 0.85% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 1.49% from two or more races. 0.85% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Altoona : Wisconsin

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Altoona is a city located in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 6,698. The city is a railroad terminal on the Union Pacific Railroad. Altoona was settled in 1882 and incorporated as a city in 1887.

Geography
Altoona is located at 44°48′15″ North, 91°26′32″ West (44.804110, -91.442183)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.1 km˛ (4.3 mi˛). 10.6 km˛ (4.1 mi˛) of it is land and 0.5 km˛ (0.2 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 4.88% water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 6,698 people, 2,844 households, and 1,731 families residing in the city. The population density is 632.3/km˛ (1,638.6/mi˛). There are 3,063 housing units at an average density of 289.2/km˛ (749.4/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 95.89% White, 0.40% African American, 0.58% Native American, 1.15% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.27% from other races, and 1.63% from two or more races. 0.73% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Amery : Wisconsin

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Amery is a city located in Polk County, Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,845.

Geography
Amery is located at 45°18′35″ North, 92°21′46″ West (45.309747, -92.362782)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.2 km˛ (3.6 mi˛). 7.8 km˛ (3.0 mi˛) of it is land and 1.5 km˛ (0.6 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 15.97% water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,845 people, 1,231 households, and 725 families residing in the city. The population density is 366.2/km˛ (947.2/mi˛). There are 1,311 housing units at an average density of 168.7/km˛ (436.5/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 97.96% White, 0.07% African American, 0.70% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.18% Pacific Islander, 0.32% from other races, and 0.53% from two or more races. 0.95% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Antigo : Wisconsin

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Antigo is the county seat of Langlade County, Wisconsin, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 8,560. Most of the city is located within the Town of Antigo. Small portions are within the towns of Ackley and Rolling.

History
The city was founded in 1878 by Francis A. Deleglise. The name “Antigo” comes from the Chippewa Indian name for the river that flows through the area, “Nequi-Antigo-seebah” or Spring River. Antigo sits on a plateau about 1500 feet above sea level. The city gained its charter in 1883.

The wide expanse of level land, the fine stand of timber and the fertility of the “Amigo Flats” soil soon attracted many settlers. Today the Antigo Silt Loam soil is the state soil of Wisconsin.

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Appleton : Wisconsin

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Appleton is a city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 70,087. It is the county seat of Outagamie County6, but extends into both Calumet County and Winnebago County.

Appleton was the childhood home of both magician Harry Houdini and Iwo Jima flag-raiser John Bradley, and is the birthplace of actor Willem Dafoe. Sen. Joseph McCarthy, who was born nearby in Grand Chute, Wisconsin, is buried in Appleton. Appleton also had the first telephone in all Wisconsin and the first incandescent light in any city beyond the East Coast.

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Arcadia : Wisconsin

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Arcadia is a city located in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,402.

Geography
Arcadia is located at 44°15′7″ North, 91°29′41″ West (44.251979, -91.494997)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.9 km˛ (2.7 mi˛). None of the area is covered with water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,402 people, 1,038 households, and 594 families residing in the city. The population density is 350.0/km˛ (905.2/mi˛). There are 1,112 housing units at an average density of 162.0/km˛ (419.1/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 97.92% White, 0.12% Black or African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.96% from other races, and 0.62% from two or more races. 3.08% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Ashland : Wisconsin

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Ashland is a city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, located mostly in Ashland County, but extending into Bayfield County as well. The city is port on Lake Superior. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 8,620. On November 11, 2003, the city annexed a portion of land in the Town of Eileen in Bayfield County.

There is also an Town of Ashland in Ashland County located about 15 miles southeast of the city.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 35.4 km˛ (13.7 mi˛). 34.7 km˛ (13.4 mi˛) of it is land and 0.7 km˛ (0.3 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 1.98% water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 8,620 people, 3,513 households, and 2,027 families residing in the city. The population density is 248.4/km˛ (643.3/mi˛). There are 3,777 housing units at an average density of 108.8 persons/km˛ (281.9 persons/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 90.17% White, 0.32% African American, 6.30% Native American, 0.49% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.43% from other races, and 2.23% from two or more races. 1.37% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Augusta : Wisconsin

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Augusta is a city located in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,460.

Geography
Augusta is located at 44°40′47″ North, 91°7′22″ West (44.679656, -91.122664)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.2 km˛ (2.0 mi˛). 5.2 km˛ (2.0 mi˛) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,460 people, 599 households, and 376 families residing in the city. The population density is 279.1/km˛ (721.5/mi˛). There are 632 housing units at an average density of 120.8/km˛ (312.3/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 96.58% White, 0.41% African American, 2.05% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.21% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. 1.30% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Baraboo : Wisconsin

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Baraboo is a city located in Sauk County, Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 10,711. The city is located mostly within the Town of Baraboo.

Baraboo is home to Circus World Museum, the former headquarters of the Ringling Brothers circus and now the largest library of circus information in the US.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 13.7 km˛ (5.3 mi˛). None of the area is covered with water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 10,711 people, 4,467 households, and 2,733 families residing in the city. The population density is 783.2/km˛ (2,030.2/mi˛). There are 4,718 housing units at an average density of 345.0 persons/km˛ (894.3 persons/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 97.12% White, 0.51% African American, 0.77% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.41% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. 1.57% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Barron : Wisconsin

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Barron is a city located in Barron County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 3,248. The city is located within the Town of Barron.

Geography
Barron is located at 45°24′1″ North, 91°50′52″ West (45.400527, -91.847948)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.4 km˛ (2.8 mi˛). 7.1 km˛ (2.8 mi˛) of it is land and 0.2 km˛ (0.1 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 2.82% water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 3,248 people, 1,389 households, and 837 families residing in the city. The population density is 454.4/km˛ (1,176.7/mi˛). There are 1,442 housing units at an average density of 201.7/km˛ (522.4/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 96.92% White, 0.62% Black or African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.15% Pacific Islander, 1.05% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. 1.88% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Bayfield : Wisconsin

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Bayfield is a city located in Bayfield County, Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 611.

Geography
Bayfield is located at 46°48′41″ North, 90°49′13″ West (46.811524, -90.820297)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.3 km˛ (0.9 mi˛). 2.3 km˛ (0.9 mi˛) of it is land and 1.14% is water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 611 people, 289 households, and 167 families residing in the city. The population density is 271.2/km˛ (703.3/mi˛). There are 403 housing units at an average density of 178.8/km˛ (463.8/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 76.92% White, 0.65% Black or African American, 15.22% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.31% from other races, and 5.89% from two or more races. 0.49% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Beaver Dam : Wisconsin

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Beaver Dam is a city located in Dodge County, Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 15,169. The city is located within the Town of Beaver Dam. The mascot of Beaver Dam High School is the Beaver Dam Golden Beaver. Beaver Dam Lake, the states 16th largest lake, borders the city. Famous actor Fred MacMurray spent his childhood in Beaver Dam and graduated from Beaver Dam High School.

Geography
Beaver Dam is located at 43°27′35″ North, 88°50′9″ West (43.459967, -88.836066)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.0 km˛ (6.6 mi˛). 13.5 km˛ (5.2 mi˛) of it is land and 3.5 km˛ (1.3 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 20.43% water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 15,169 people, 6,349 households, and 3,999 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,122.0/km˛ (2,904.6/mi˛). There are 6,685 housing units at an average density of 494.5/km˛ (1,280.1/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 95.95% White, 0.44% Black or African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 1.61% from other races, and 1.04% from two or more races. 4.22% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Beloit : Wisconsin

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Beloit is a city located in Rock County, Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 35,775. Beloit is the location of Beloit College. Beloit is home to a Hormel plant as well as the world’s largest can of chili.[1] The city is located partially within the Town of Beloit.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 43.2 km˛ (16.7 mi˛). 42.6 km˛ (16.4 mi˛) of it is land and 0.6 km˛ (0.2 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 1.38% water. Location: 42.52375 N, 89.02010 W

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 35,775 people, 13,370 households, and 8,904 families residing in the city. The population density is 840.2/km˛ (2,176.6/mi˛). There are 14,262 housing units at an average density of 335.0 persons/km˛ (867.7 persons/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 75.57% White, 15.37% African American, 0.38% Native American, 1.16% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 4.62% from other races, and 2.85% from two or more races. 9.10% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Berlin : Wisconsin

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Berlin is a city in Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 5,305. The city is located mostly within the Town of Berlin in Green Lake County. A small portion of the city extends into the Town of Aurora in Waushara County.

Geography
Berlin is located at 43°58′11″ North, 88°56′55″ West (43.969732, -88.948717)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.3 km˛ (6.3 mi˛). 15.5 km˛ (6.0 mi˛) of it is land and 0.9 km˛ (0.3 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 5.23% water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 5,305 people, 2,170 households, and 1,425 families residing in the city. The population density is 342.5/km˛ (887.4/mi˛). There are 2,391 housing units at an average density of 154.4/km˛ (400.0/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 95.70% White, 0.15% Black or African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.77% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 2.47% from other races, and 0.60% from two or more races. 4.56% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Black River Falls : Wisconsin

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Black River Falls is a city located in Jackson County, Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 3,618. It is the county seat of Jackson County.

Geography
Black River Falls is located at 44°17′50″ North, 90°50′57″ West (44.297166, -90.849263)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.4 km˛ (3.2 mi˛). 8.2 km˛ (3.2 mi˛) of it is land and 0.3 km˛ (0.1 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 3.08% water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 3,618 people, 1,563 households, and 886 families residing in the city. The population density is 442.1/km˛ (1,146.4/mi˛). There are 1,679 housing units at an average density of 205.1/km˛ (532.0/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 93.37% White, 0.19% African American, 4.73% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.55% from other races, and 0.97% from two or more races. 1.16% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Blair : Wisconsin

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Blair is a city located in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,273.

Geography
Blair is located at 44°17′42″ North, 91°13′48″ West (44.294967, -91.230080)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.0 km˛ (1.1 mi˛). 2.8 km˛ (1.1 mi˛) of it is land and 0.2 km˛ (0.1 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 5.26% water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,273 people, 533 households, and 305 families residing in the city. The population density is 455.1/km˛ (1,175.2/mi˛). There are 564 housing units at an average density of 201.6/km˛ (520.7/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 98.51% White, 0.24% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.55% from other races, and 0.47% from two or more races. 1.34% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Bloomer : Wisconsin

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Bloomer is a city located in Chippewa County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 3,347. Note that while the Town of Bloomer is also in Chippewa County, it is located north of the city. The city is within the Town of Woodmohr. However, some portions of the city’s urban area will soon extend into the Town of Bloomer.

Bloomer is the self-proclaimed jump rope capital of the world.

Geography
Bloomer is located at 45°6′7″ North, 91°29′30″ West (45.102171, -91.491767)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.1 km˛ (2.8 mi˛). 7.0 km˛ (2.7 mi˛) of it is land and 0.2 km˛ (0.1 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 2.18% water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 3,347 people, 1,424 households, and 901 families residing in the city. The population density is 480.4/km˛ (1,246.0/mi˛). There are 1,487 housing units at an average density of 213.4/km˛ (553.6/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 99.13% White, 0.06% Black or African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.06% from other races, and 0.39% from two or more races. 0.33% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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