Thiensville, Wisconsin
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Thiensville is a village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
, United States
. The population was 3,254 at the 2000 census. It was founded by its namesake, John Henry Thien.
In July 2005, CNN/Money and Money magazine ranked Thiensville and neighboring Mequon
19th on its list of the 100 Best Places to Live in the United States.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the village has a total area of 1.4 square miles (2.9 km²), of which, 1.1 square miles (2.8 km²) of it is land and 0.90% is water.
The village of Thiensville is completely surrounded by the larger city of Mequon
.
of 2000, there were 3,254 people, 1,503 households, and 933 families residing in the village. The population density
was 2,964.7 people per square mile (1,142.2/km²). There were 1,570 housing units at an average density of 1,430.4 per square mile (551.1/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 96.56% White, 0.74% African American, 0.06% Native American, 1.26% Asian, 0.18% from other races
, and 1.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.04% of the population.
There were 1,503 households out of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples
living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.9% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.77.
In the village the population was spread out with 20.7% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 86.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.2 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $55,962, and the median income for a family was $69,286. Males had a median income of $46,088 versus $29,500 for females. The per capita income
for the village was $30,748. About 1.9% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.1% of those under age 18 and 2.1% of those age 65 or over.
John Henry Thien (or Jochim Heinrich Thien), was a wealthy German immigrant who had stopped in Milwaukee
after leaving Saxony
with his wife. They set on finding a place to live in this new area, and journeyed north in 1842. They eventually settled along the Milwaukee River
, where Thien purchased 148 acre (0.59893528 km²) of land and founded Thiensville that same year.
In 1846, the Wisconsin Territorial government formed the Town of Mequon, with its borders roughly including all of present-day Mequon and Thiensville. The first town meetings were held in Thien's home. Thiensville itself was incorporated as a village in 1910, with a population of 289.
From May to October, a farmer’s market is held on Main Street every Tuesday, where fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers from area growers are sold.
Main Street, which runs the length of the village, is the site of the Thiensville business district, consisting of many historic buildings which have been converted into small shops and businesses.
The List of the Village Presidents of Thiensville:
Wisconsin
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, United States
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. The population was 3,254 at the 2000 census. It was founded by its namesake, John Henry Thien.
In July 2005, CNN/Money and Money magazine ranked Thiensville and neighboring Mequon
Mequon, Wisconsin
Mequon is a city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. It had a population of 21,823 at the 2000 census, and an estimated population of 23,739 in July 2009...
19th on its list of the 100 Best Places to Live in the United States.
Geography
Thiensville is located at 43°14′13"N 87°58′48"W (43.236806, -87.979951).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the village has a total area of 1.4 square miles (2.9 km²), of which, 1.1 square miles (2.8 km²) of it is land and 0.90% is water.
The village of Thiensville is completely surrounded by the larger city of Mequon
Mequon, Wisconsin
Mequon is a city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. It had a population of 21,823 at the 2000 census, and an estimated population of 23,739 in July 2009...
.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 3,254 people, 1,503 households, and 933 families residing in the village. The population density
Population density
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was 2,964.7 people per square mile (1,142.2/km²). There were 1,570 housing units at an average density of 1,430.4 per square mile (551.1/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 96.56% White, 0.74% African American, 0.06% Native American, 1.26% Asian, 0.18% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.04% of the population.
There were 1,503 households out of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% 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, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.9% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.77.
In the village the population was spread out with 20.7% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 86.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.2 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $55,962, and the median income for a family was $69,286. Males had a median income of $46,088 versus $29,500 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 village was $30,748. About 1.9% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.1% of those under age 18 and 2.1% of those age 65 or over.
History
The community which later became Thiensville was first surveyed between 1834 and 1836, after the United States government removed Native Americans from the land. Weston built the first log cabin in the area, and became the area's first postmaster. Weston soon sold his land holdings to John Henry Thien.John Henry Thien (or Jochim Heinrich Thien), was a wealthy German immigrant who had stopped in Milwaukee
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee is the largest city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, the 28th most populous city in the United States and 39th most populous region in the United States. It is the county seat of Milwaukee County and is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. According to 2010 census data, the...
after leaving Saxony
Saxony
The Free State of Saxony is a landlocked state of Germany, contingent with Brandenburg, Saxony Anhalt, Thuringia, Bavaria, the Czech Republic and Poland. It is the tenth-largest German state in area, with of Germany's sixteen states....
with his wife. They set on finding a place to live in this new area, and journeyed north in 1842. They eventually settled along the Milwaukee River
Milwaukee River
The Milwaukee River is a river in the state of Wisconsin. It is about long.- Description :The river begins in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin and flows south past Grafton to downtown Milwaukee, where it empties into Lake Michigan...
, where Thien purchased 148 acre (0.59893528 km²) of land and founded Thiensville that same year.
In 1846, the Wisconsin Territorial government formed the Town of Mequon, with its borders roughly including all of present-day Mequon and Thiensville. The first town meetings were held in Thien's home. Thiensville itself was incorporated as a village in 1910, with a population of 289.
Attractions
Thiensville Park, along the Milwaukee river, hosts the "Family Fun Before the Fourth" every year, the Saturday before July 4. The park also hosts the town's annual Lion's Fest every June.From May to October, a farmer’s market is held on Main Street every Tuesday, where fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers from area growers are sold.
Main Street, which runs the length of the village, is the site of the Thiensville business district, consisting of many historic buildings which have been converted into small shops and businesses.
Government
Thiensville is governed by a board of seven trustees and a village president.The List of the Village Presidents of Thiensville:
| From | To | Village President |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 1912 | John F. Gierach |
| 1912 | 1917 | John E. Mueller |
| 1917 | 1920 | Charles A. Maas |
| 1920 | 1922 | Charles Friedrich |
| 1922 | 1927 | Charles A. Maas |
| 1927 | 1935 | Julius W. Schaefer |
| 1935 | 1945 | Dr. Alfred H. Carthaus |
| 1945 | 1955 | Theodore O. Liebscher |
| 1955 | 1959 | Harold H. Roethel |
| 1959 | 1961 | Edward Langley |
| 1961 | 1967 | Theodore O. Liebscher |
| 1967 | 1968 | William T. Flynn |
| 1968 | 1971 | Richard R. Sitman |
| 1971 | 1977 | Ned A. Kellner |
| 1977 | 1987 | Robert C. Warber |
| 1987 | 1987 | William C. Roselle |
| 1987 | 1989 | Donald A. Molyneux |
| 1989 | 1991 | John V. Kitzke |
| 1991 | 1995 | Roy Wetzel |
| 1995 | 2006 | Donald A. Molyneux |
| 2006 | present | Karl V. Hertz |