Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin
Prairie du Chien: County seat of Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States
About
Prairie du Chien is a city located in the county of Crawford in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,073 and a population density of 63 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,010 inhabitants.
The city was created 351 years ago in 1672.
Quick Facts about Prairie du Chien
| Population : | 1,010 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Wisconsin (United States) |
| County : | Crawford County |
| Postal code : | 53821 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 608 |
| Area : | 17.04 km2 |
| Altitude : | 643 feet / 196 meters |
| Capital city : | Prairie du Chien is capital of Crawford County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1673 (351 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 12:34:53 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 59 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.24% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Prairie du Chien is located at 43°3'6"N 91°8'28"W (43.0516500, -91.1412400).
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- Official Website
Official website of Prairie du Chien
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Prairie du Chien decreased by 6.24% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,073 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,072 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,061 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,051 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,044 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,040 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,033 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,028 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,031 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,022 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,010 | -1.19% | estimation process |
Other Places in Prairie du Chien
1 Prairie Du Chien City Hall
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People born in Prairie du Chien (14)
People born in Prairie du Chien, including skeleton racer Matthew Antoine, amateur wrestler Lee Fullhart, writer Kirk Munroe, .
List
- Pat Bowlen (American football executive) he was born in 18/02/1944
- Wapello (Musquakee (Meskwaki) chief) he was born in 01/01/1787
- Frederic O. MacCartney (American politician and minister) he was born in 02/11/1864
- Jeremiah Burnham Tainter (American inventor) he was born in 06/01/1836
- Alexander Faribault (American businessman and politician) he was born in 22/06/1806
- Charlotte Ouisconsin Clark Van Cleve (American suffragist) she was born in 01/01/1819
- Elizabeth Baird she was born in 24/04/1810
- Paul Scherrman (American politician) he was born in 27/08/1948
- G. Joseph Cardine (American judge) he was born in 06/07/1924
- Anne H. Giles (American philanthropist) she was born in 01/08/1860
- Hope Olson (American Playboy model) she was born in 04/04/1956
Schools in Prairie du Chien
College & universities near Prairie du Chien, WI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 239910 | Southwest Wisconsin Technical College | Fennimore (WI) | 53809-9778 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Prairie du Chien, WI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSE | La Crosse | St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets | RAIL |
| TOH | Tomah | North Superior Ave. and Washington St. | RAIL |
| WIN | Winona station | 65 East Mark Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Prairie du Chien
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie Du Chien Post Office | Prairie Du Chien (WI) | 53821 |
Other cities in Crawford County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Crawford County , WI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Seneca | 1,051 | Town in Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Bridgeport | 993 | Unincorporated community in the town of Bridgeport, Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Eastman | 718 | Village in Crawford County, Wisconsin |
| Soldiers Grove | 535 | Village in Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Gays Mills | 504 | Village in Crawford County, Wisconsin |
| Wauzeka | 392 | Civil town in Crawford County, Wisconsin |
| Mount Sterling | 196 | Village in Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Ferryville | 173 | Village in Crawford County, Wisconsin |
| Lynxville | 125 | Village in Crawford County, Wisconsin |
| Steuben | 121 | Township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania |
| Bell Center | 114 | Village in Crawford County, Wisconsin |
Distance to Other Cities
Prairie du Chien distances to largest Wisconsin cities
