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72: 436:. Somerset has a lengthy and colorful history. Before the turn of the century Somerset was bordered on the south by cranberry bogs. The terrain naturally lent itself to the production of cranberries as a result of the hilliness of the area, which is dotted with ponds, sloughs, swamps and bogs. These wet areas became of greater interest to the local population during Prohibition. These same low spots where water collected became ideal for collecting water for the production of moonshine (homemade alcoholic beverages). Indeed, Somerset already had a history of being a rough logging town, and it was only a natural progression to become the supplier of bootlegged alcohol to the twin cities of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. After Prohibition ended, the citizens of Somerset returned to the more humble activities of logging and farming. 1386: 91: 124: 448: 199: 60: 219: 131: 98: 770:
living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.9% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was
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In the village, the population was spread out, with 30.1% under the age of 18, 13.4% from 18 to 24, 36.8% from 25 to 44, 12.9% from 45 to 64, and 6.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over,
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living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.4% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.99.
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serves students in grades nine through twelve. Somerset Middle School is the local middle school for students in grades five through eight. Somerset Elementary School is the local elementary school for students in junior kindergarten through fourth grade. All of these schools are located on the
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of 2000, there were 1,556 people, 635 households, and 391 families living in the village. The population density was 844.1 inhabitants per square mile (325.9/km). There were 659 housing units at an average density of 357.5 per square mile (138.0/km). The racial makeup of the village was 96.85%
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The median age in the village was 29.6 years. 32.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 36.3% were from 25 to 44; 17.4% were from 45 to 64; and 5.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.
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and The Border Battle Beer Fest. Every June, Somerset also holds its annual Pea Soup Days. There's a carnival, parade, and late night band playing. It takes place in the Village Park.
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The median income for a household in the village was $ 45,194, and the median income for a family was $ 47,426. Males had a median income of $ 36,827 versus $ 25,605 for females. The
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was 958.2 inhabitants per square mile (370.0/km). There were 1,102 housing units at an average density of 400.7 per square mile (154.7/km). The racial makeup of the village was 93.1%
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There were 635 households, out of which 39.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.8% were
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There were 990 households, of which 44.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were
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for the village was $ 19,170. About 6.3% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the
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of 2010, there were 2,635 people, 990 households, and 654 families living in the village. The
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are just some of the previous headliners. Somerset also hosted the
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Somerset has several camping and tubing establishments along the
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This article is about the village. For the adjacent town, see
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on the river. Every summer concerts are held at the
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The village is located within the 927:, NCAA All-Round Gymnastic Champion 755:, and 2.5% from two or more races. 267:0.00 sq mi (0.00 km) 259:3.33 sq mi (8.62 km) 251:3.33 sq mi (8.62 km) 36:Village in Wisconsin, United States 1317:Municipalities and communities of 1165:"Census of Population and Housing" 521: 412:. The population was 2,635 at the 25: 1238:Harriman, Col. Samuel (1826-1897) 863:Somerset School district campus. 446: 217: 197: 129: 122: 96: 89: 70: 58: 997:United States Geological Survey 1282:Village of Somerset, Wisconsin 993:"US Board on Geographic Names" 428:Somerset was named by General 78:in St. Croix County, Wisconsin 1: 970:. 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Somerset, WI
Somerset (town), Wisconsin
Village
Village hall
Location of Somerset in St. Croix County, Wisconsin
Somerset, Wisconsin is located in Wisconsin
Somerset, Wisconsin is located in the United States
45°8′30″N 92°42′9″W / 45.14167°N 92.70250°W / 45.14167; -92.70250
Country
United States
State
Wisconsin
County
St. Croix
Time zone
UTC-6
Central (CST)
DST
UTC-5
Area code(s)
715 & 534
FIPS code
GNIS
www.vil.somerset.wi.us
St. Croix County
Wisconsin
Apple River
2010 census
Town of Somerset
Samuel Harriman

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