Francis Creek, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Francis Creek, Wisconsin
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French Crick
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Location of Francis Creek in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Manitowoc |
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| • Total | 1.14 sq mi (2.94 km2) |
| • Land | 1.14 sq mi (2.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 659 |
| • Density | 563.38/sq mi (217.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-27125 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1565246 |
Francis Creek is a village in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 659 at the 2020 census. The village is located within the town of Kossuth.
History
A post office called Francis Creek was first established in 1850. The village took its name from nearby Francis Creek.
Geography
Francis Creek is located at 44°12′10″N 87°43′19″W / 44.202728°N 87.722047°W (44.202728, -87.722047).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.18 square miles (3.06 km2), all of it land.
The village is east of Interstate 43.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 492 | — | |
| 1980 | 589 | 19.7% | |
| 1990 | 562 | −4.6% | |
| 2000 | 681 | 21.2% | |
| 2010 | 669 | −1.8% | |
| 2020 | 659 | −1.5% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 669 people, 277 households, and 189 families living in the village. The population density was 566.9 inhabitants per square mile (218.9/km2). There were 296 housing units at an average density of 250.8 per square mile (96.8/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.6% White, 0.1% African American, 0.6% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.4% of the population.
There were 277 households, of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.8% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.91.
The median age in the village was 39.3 years. 22.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.2% were from 25 to 44; 29.4% were from 45 to 64; and 14.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.5% male and 50.5% female.
Events
Every year, Francis Creek hosts a village-wide rummage sale on the first weekend of June. The Francis Creek Lions Club provides a food tent at Wagner's Restaurant, on the corner of South Packer Drive and Forest Home Drive.
Every year, Francis Creek holds French Creek Days on the second weekend in July. People gather from many of the neighboring cities to see the tractor and truck pulls. It is one of the biggest festivals in the area.
Images for kids
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Welcome sign
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Looking east at Francis Creek
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Looking north in downtown Francis Creek
See also
In Spanish: Francis Creek (Wisconsin) para niños
