Theresa, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Theresa, Wisconsin
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Looking north in downtown Theresa
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Location of Theresa in Dodge County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Dodge |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.82 sq mi (2.13 km2) |
| • Land | 0.81 sq mi (2.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 1,262 |
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(2019)
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1,205 |
| • Density | 1,496.89/sq mi (578.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
53091
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| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-79425 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1575345 |
| State Highways |   |
Theresa is a village in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,262 at the 2010 census. The village is within the Town of Theresa.
History
Theresa was founded by Solomon Juneau along with his Metis wife, Josette Vieau Juneau, and children in the 1850s. It was named for Solomon's mother, (Marie-)Thérèse Galarneau Juneau.
During World War I more than 600 people from over a dozen surrounding communities prevented former mayor of Milwaukee and Socialist party member Emil Seidel from holding a "pro-German" meeting in Theresa.
Geography
Theresa is located at 43°31′0″N 88°27′10″W / 43.51667°N 88.45278°W (43.51667, -88.453001).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.82 square miles (2.12 km2), of which, 0.80 square miles (2.07 km2) of it is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2) is water.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 277 | — | |
| 1900 | 355 | — | |
| 1910 | 345 | −2.8% | |
| 1920 | 381 | 10.4% | |
| 1930 | 427 | 12.1% | |
| 1940 | 418 | −2.1% | |
| 1950 | 461 | 10.3% | |
| 1960 | 576 | 24.9% | |
| 1970 | 611 | 6.1% | |
| 1980 | 766 | 25.4% | |
| 1990 | 771 | 0.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,252 | 62.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,262 | 0.8% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 1,205 | −4.5% | |
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2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 1,262 people, 539 households, and 365 families living in the village. The population density was 1,577.5 inhabitants per square mile (609.1/km2). There were 588 housing units at an average density of 735.0 per square mile (283.8/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.5% White, 0.4% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
There were 539 households, of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.3% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.85.
The median age in the village was 42 years. 21.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.3% were from 25 to 44; 28.7% were from 45 to 64; and 16.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.1% male and 48.9% female.
Images for kids
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Theresa Public Library
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Northern welcome sign
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Western welcome sign
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Solomon Juneau house, Theresa founder. Now houses Theresa Historical Society
Notable people
- Jacob Bodden, Wisconsin State Representative, lived in Theresa.
- Peter Langenfeld, Wisconsin State Representative, lived in Theresa.
- George H. Walther, Wisconsin State Assembly, lived in Theresa.
- Ty Bodden, Wisconsin State Representative, previously lived in Theresa.
- Armand J. Quick, Doctor and haematologist
See also
In Spanish: Theresa (Wisconsin) para niños
