Trempealeau County, Wisconsin
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Trempealeau County is a county located in the western part of the state of Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 29,749. Its county seat is Whitehall. The county was created in 1854 and named after the Trempealeau River.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Trempealeau County covers a total area of 742 square miles, of which 733 square miles is land and 9.3 square miles (1.3%) is water. The county is characterized by its rolling hills, river valleys, and rich agricultural land.
Adjacent counties[edit | edit source]
- Buffalo County - west
- Eau Claire County - north
- Jackson County - east
- La Crosse County - south
- Winona County, Minnesota - southwest
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Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 census, there were 29,749 people, 12,000 households, and 7,800 families residing in the county. The population density was 40.6 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was predominantly White, with small percentages of other races.
Communities[edit | edit source]
Cities[edit | edit source]
- Arcadia
- Blair
- Galesville
- Independence
- Osseo
- Whitehall (county seat)
Villages[edit | edit source]
Towns[edit | edit source]
- Albion
- Arcadia
- Burnside
- Caledonia
- Chimney Rock
- Dodge
- Ettrick
- Gale
- Hale
- Lincoln
- Pigeon
- Preston
- Sumner
- Trempealeau
Education[edit | edit source]
Trempealeau County is served by several school districts, including the Arcadia School District, Blair-Taylor School District, and Whitehall School District. Higher education is provided by institutions such as University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and Western Technical College.
Economy[edit | edit source]
The economy of Trempealeau County is largely based on agriculture, manufacturing, and services. The county is known for its dairy farms, crop production, and food processing industries.
Government[edit | edit source]
Trempealeau County is governed by a board of supervisors, with representatives elected from various districts within the county. The county government provides services such as law enforcement, public health, and infrastructure maintenance.
See also[edit | edit source]
- List of counties in Wisconsin
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin
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External links[edit | edit source]
- [Official website]
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