Campbell, Wisconsin
Encyclopedia
Campbell is a town in the middle of the Mississippi River
in La Crosse County, Wisconsin
, United States. It is part of the La Crosse
, Wisconsin
Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 4,441 at the 2006 census.
All of the town's population resides in its eastern portion, on the section of French Island denoted French Island
CDP
by the United States Census Bureau
. Most of the island is part of the city of La Crosse. The Town of Campbell borders the city of La Crosse
.
, a former Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin
. Today, the Town of Campbell is confined to part of a large island bordered by the Mississippi
and Black river
s and Lake Onalaska
. This island has been traditionally known as "French Island." Joseph French, one of the earliest settlers of the town arrived in May 1851. French's family originated from Leicestershire, England. Later, French-Canadian settlers, primarily farmers from the Canadian Province of Quebec, settled on the island-part of Campbell, then a much larger town between the incorporated settlements of Onalaska
and La Crosse
.
, the town has a total area of 12.57 square miles (32.556 km²).Of this, 3.84 square miles (9.95 km²) is land and 8.73 square miles (22.6 km²) of it (69.44%) is water.
of 2000, there were 4,410 people, 1,754 households, and 1,266 families residing in the town. The population density
was 1,148.0 people per square mile (443.4/km²). There were 1,823 housing units at an average density of 474.5 per square mile (183.3/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.49% White, 0.52% African American, 0.52% Native American, 1.09% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.27% from other races
, and 1.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.68% of the population.
There were 1,754 households out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were married couples
living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the town the population was spread out with 23.8% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 28.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 101.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $44,736, and the median income for a family was $55,439. Males had a median income of $37,165 versus $25,267 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $20,741. About 4.6% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.0% of those under age 18 and 1.5% of those age 65 or over.
occupies the northern part of French Island
.
Mississippi River
The Mississippi River is the largest river system in North America. Flowing entirely in the United States, this river rises in western Minnesota and meanders slowly southwards for to the Mississippi River Delta at the Gulf of Mexico. With its many tributaries, the Mississippi's watershed drains...
in La Crosse County, Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
, United States. It is part of the La Crosse
La Crosse, Wisconsin
La Crosse is a city in and the county seat of La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States. The city lies alongside the Mississippi River.The 2011 Census Bureau estimates the city had a population of 52,485...
, Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 4,441 at the 2006 census.
All of the town's population resides in its eastern portion, on the section of French Island denoted French Island
French Island, Wisconsin
French Island is a census-designated place in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 4,207 at the 2010 census. It lies on an island of a similar name, with which it is not coextensive; most of the island is part of the city of La Crosse, but all are part of the La Crosse...
CDP
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
by the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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. Most of the island is part of the city of La Crosse. The Town of Campbell borders the city of La Crosse
La Crosse, Wisconsin
La Crosse is a city in and the county seat of La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States. The city lies alongside the Mississippi River.The 2011 Census Bureau estimates the city had a population of 52,485...
.
Two origins of Campbell's name
The town was originally created in 1851, and was officially named after Erasmus D. CampbellErasmus D. Campbell
Erasmus Daniel Campbell , was a Wisconsin politician. In 1857, he became mayor of La Crosse, Wisconsin. The Town of Campbell in La Crosse County, Wisconsin was named after E.D. Campbell...
, a former Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin
Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin
The Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin is the first person in the order of succession of Wisconsin's executive branch, thus serving as governor in the event of the death, resignation, removal, impeachment, absence from the state, or incapacity due to illness of the Governor of Wisconsin...
. Today, the Town of Campbell is confined to part of a large island bordered by the Mississippi
Mississippi River
The Mississippi River is the largest river system in North America. Flowing entirely in the United States, this river rises in western Minnesota and meanders slowly southwards for to the Mississippi River Delta at the Gulf of Mexico. With its many tributaries, the Mississippi's watershed drains...
and Black river
Black River (Wisconsin)
Black River is a river in west-central Wisconsin and tributary of the Mississippi River. The river is approximately 160 miles long. The river begins in central Wisconsin, rising in Taylor County at approximately west of the village of Rib Lake....
s and Lake Onalaska
Lake Onalaska
Lake Onalaska is a reservoir located on the Mississippi River between Wisconsin, and Minnesota. It is approximately across, and is the widest point on the Mississippi River. Located in La Crosse County in the state of Wisconsin, its latitude and longitude are . The lake is and is shored by the...
. This island has been traditionally known as "French Island." Joseph French, one of the earliest settlers of the town arrived in May 1851. French's family originated from Leicestershire, England. Later, French-Canadian settlers, primarily farmers from the Canadian Province of Quebec, settled on the island-part of Campbell, then a much larger town between the incorporated settlements of Onalaska
Onalaska, Wisconsin
Onalaska is a city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. The 2011 Census Bureau estimates the city had a population of 18,097. It is part of the La Crosse Metropolitan Area....
and La Crosse
La Crosse, Wisconsin
La Crosse is a city in and the county seat of La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States. The city lies alongside the Mississippi River.The 2011 Census Bureau estimates the city had a population of 52,485...
.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the town has a total area of 12.57 square miles (32.556 km²).Of this, 3.84 square miles (9.95 km²) is land and 8.73 square miles (22.6 km²) of it (69.44%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 4,410 people, 1,754 households, and 1,266 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
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was 1,148.0 people per square mile (443.4/km²). There were 1,823 housing units at an average density of 474.5 per square mile (183.3/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.49% White, 0.52% African American, 0.52% Native American, 1.09% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.27% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.68% of the population.
There were 1,754 households out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the town the population was spread out with 23.8% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 28.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 101.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $44,736, and the median income for a family was $55,439. Males had a median income of $37,165 versus $25,267 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the town was $20,741. About 4.6% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.0% of those under age 18 and 1.5% of those age 65 or over.
Transportation
The La Crosse Municipal AirportLa Crosse Municipal Airport
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occupies the northern part of French Island
French Island, Wisconsin
French Island is a census-designated place in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 4,207 at the 2010 census. It lies on an island of a similar name, with which it is not coextensive; most of the island is part of the city of La Crosse, but all are part of the La Crosse...
.