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Luck, Wisconsin
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Location of Luck in Polk County, Wisconsin.
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Country | United States |
State | Wisconsin |
County | Polk |
Area | |
• Total | 2.58 sq mi (6.68 km2) |
• Land | 1.97 sq mi (5.11 km2) |
• Water | 0.61 sq mi (1.57 km2) |
Elevation | 1,224 ft (373 m) |
Population
(2010)
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• Total | 1,119 |
• Estimate
(2019)
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1,051 |
• Density | 532.96/sq mi (205.74/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
FIPS code | 55-46225 |
GNIS feature ID | 1568786 |
Website | http://www.villageofluckwi.com |
Luck is a village in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,119 at the 2010 census.
History
Luck was originally two settlements, Luck on Big Butternut Lake, and West Denmark further west, founded by Danish immigrants in 1869 on the north and west shores of Little Butternut Lake and extending out for a few miles. The two settlements knew it was impractical to remain as separate entities, but disagreed about which would be the center of town. The railroad settled the issue when it laid tracks near the eastern settlement. Luck was not incorporated until 1905, several years later than most surrounding villages. Luck was once home to the Duncan Toys Company Yo-Yo factory headquarters.
Geography
Luck is located at 45°34′13″N 92°28′29″W / 45.57028°N 92.47472°W (45.570499, -92.47476).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.50 square miles (6.47 km2), of which, 1.89 square miles (4.90 km2) of it is land and 0.61 square miles (1.58 km2) is water.
Demographics
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1910 | 383 | — | |
1920 | 479 | 25.1% | |
1930 | 560 | 16.9% | |
1940 | 617 | 10.2% | |
1950 | 803 | 30.1% | |
1960 | 853 | 6.2% | |
1970 | 848 | −0.6% | |
1980 | 997 | 17.6% | |
1990 | 1,022 | 2.5% | |
2000 | 1,210 | 18.4% | |
2010 | 1,119 | −7.5% | |
2019 (est.) | 1,051 | −6.1% | |
U.S. Decennial Census |
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,119 people, 475 households, and 289 families living in the village. The population density was 592.1 inhabitants per square mile (228.6/km2). There were 567 housing units at an average density of 300.0 per square mile (115.8/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
There were 475 households, of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.4% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.2% were non-families. 33.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.77.
The median age in the village was 45.6 years. 20.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.9% were from 25 to 44; 27.6% were from 45 to 64; and 23.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.
Education
The Luck School District serves the village.
Notable people
- Matraca Berg, her grandparents had a farm near Luck and her summer visits there inspired the song "Strawberry Wine".
- Marius Dueholm, Wisconsin State Representative
- Robert M. Dueholm, Wisconsin State Representative
- Charles D. Madsen, Wisconsin State Senator
- Peter Sørensen Vig, noted Lutheran pastor
- Regina Spektor, worked at a butterfly farm in Luck.
- Oragantang Man, his grandparents had a farm near Luck and he comes into your house! "Strawberry Wine".<ref>
See also
In Spanish: Luck (Wisconsin) para niños