Maple Plain, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 803.
Population change since 2000: -8.3%
 
Males: 414  (51.6%)
Females: 389  (48.4%)
Median resident age:

45.7 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 54829.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $73,880 (it was $47,333 in 2000)
Maple Plain:

$73,880
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,295 (it was $18,673 in 2000)

Maple Plain town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $332,395 (it was $133,300 in 2000)
Maple Plain:

$332,395
WI:

$252,800
March 2022 cost of living index in Maple Plain: 92.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Maple Plain, WI (2010)
    • 65181.1%White alone
    • 12815.9%American Indian alone
    • 91.1%Two or more races
    • 91.1%Hispanic
    • 40.5%Asian alone
    • 20.2%Black alone

Races in Maple Plain detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: German (34.7%), Norwegian (25.3%), English (9.5%), Swedish (9.5%), Irish (8.2%), French (5.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 33.3 square miles.

Population density: 24 people per square mile   (very low).

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Maple Plain town:

2.1% ($2,742)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Eau Claire, WI (61.3 miles , pop. 61,704).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (66.2 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (340.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Cumberland, WI (2.3 miles ),
Crystal Lake, WI (2.4 miles ),
Lakeland, WI (2.5 miles ),
Barronett, WI (2.9 miles ),
Lorain, WI (3.1 miles ),
Bone Lake, WI (3.4 miles ),
Almena, WI (3.5 miles ),
Bear Lake, WI (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 45.59 N, Longitude: 92.10 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 715

Distribution of median household income in Maple Plain, WI in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.4%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +249 (+39.7%).
Most common industries in Maple Plain, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (14.3%)
  • Educational services (9.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.4%)
  • Construction (6.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.4%)
  • Food (5.7%)
  • Machinery (5.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (9.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.2%)
  • Machinery (9.2%)
  • Educational services (7.8%)
  • Food (7.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.0%)
  • Health care (4.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (24.8%)
  • Educational services (10.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.9%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (5.0%)
  • Public administration (4.5%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.5%)
  • Food (4.0%)
Most common occupations in Maple Plain, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.5%)
  • Registered nurses (4.3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (8.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.1%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (3.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (9.4%)
  • Registered nurses (8.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Accountants and auditors (4.0%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.0%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (4.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.0%)

Average climate in Maple Plain, Wisconsin

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Maple Plain-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Wisconsin state average. It is 13% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/4/1958, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 42.8 miles away from the Maple Plain town center killed 21 people and injured 74 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 6/23/1952, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 11.2 miles away from the town center killed 2 people and injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Maple Plain-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 65% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 190.8 miles away from Maple Plain center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 202.9 miles away from the city center
On 2/7/2020 at 18:30:28, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 133.9 miles away from the city center
On 1/9/2020 at 18:16:48, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 MB) earthquake occurred 138.2 miles away from Maple Plain center
On 4/8/2020 at 17:14:33, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 ML) earthquake occurred 139.2 miles away from the city center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 370.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Barron County (9) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 4, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Maple Plain:

  • CUMBERLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 6 miles away; CUMBERLAND, WI)
  • CUMBERLAND MEM HSPTL ECU (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; CUMBERLAND, WI)
  • INDIANHEAD MED CTR Critical Access Hospitals (about 14 miles away; SHELL LAKE, WI)
  • HEARTS OF GOLD (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; SHELL LAKE, WI)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Maple Plain:

  • Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (about 14 miles; Shell Lake, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,414)
  • University of Wisconsin-Stout (about 50 miles; Menomonie, WI; FT enrollment: 8,120)
  • University of Wisconsin-River Falls (about 58 miles; River Falls, WI; FT enrollment: 5,868)
  • Century College (about 58 miles; White Bear Lake, MN; FT enrollment: 7,393)
  • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (about 63 miles; Eau Claire, WI; FT enrollment: 10,143)
  • Chippewa Valley Technical College (about 63 miles; Eau Claire, WI; FT enrollment: 4,038)
  • Bethel University (about 64 miles; Saint Paul, MN; FT enrollment: 4,061)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Maple Plains Fish Hatchery (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Sand Lake (A), Spring Lake (B), Beaver Dam Lake (C), Bullhead Lake (D), Upper Spirit Lake (E), Upper Waterman Lake (F), Cranberry Lake (G), Wildcat Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creek: Staples Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Barron County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

77.8%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

7.6%
Whole state:

7.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

11.2%
Whole state:

8.7%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

6.4%
Whole state:

3.7%

For population 15 years and over in Maple Plain:

Marital status in Maple Plain, WI
  • Never married: 22.3%
  • Now married: 65.1%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 3.8%
  • Divorced: 7.5%

For population 25 years and over in Maple Plain:

  • High school or higher: 88.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 10.1%
  • Unemployed: 7.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.3
Wisconsin average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Maple Plain, WI (based on Barron County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant10,83926
Catholic7,7648
Evangelical Protestant6,49242
Other9195
Orthodox--
None19,856-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 8
This county:

1.76 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 26
This county:

5.71 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 45
Barron County:

9.88 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.64 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.5%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.2%
Wisconsin:

27.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

14.1%
State:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Maple Plain:

  • WAQE (1090 AM; daytime; 5 kW; RICE LAKE, WI; Owner: TKC, INC.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WCSW (940 AM; daytime; 1 kW; SHELL LAKE, WI; Owner: ZOE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • WXCE (1260 AM; 5 kW; AMERY, WI; Owner: LAKE COUNTRY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WDGY (630 AM; 8 kW; HUDSON, WI; Owner: 630 RADIO, INCORPORATED)
  • WMEQ (880 AM; 10 kW; MENOMONIE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHSM (910 AM; 5 kW; HAYWARD, WI; Owner: QB BROADCASTING, LTD.)
  • WJMC (1240 AM; 1 kW; RICE LAKE, WI; Owner: TKC, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Maple Plain:

  • WGMO (95.3 FM; SHELL LAKE, WI; Owner: ZOE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WLMX-FM (104.9 FM; BALSAM LAKE, WI; Owner: QUARNSTROM MEDIA GROUP, LLC)
  • WJMC-FM (96.1 FM; RICE LAKE, WI; Owner: TKC, INC.)
  • WKFX (97.7 FM; RICE LAKE, WI; Owner: TKC, INC.)
  • WAQE-FM (97.7 FM; BARRON, WI; Owner: TKC, INC.)
  • WHWC (88.3 FM; MENOMONIE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WXPT (104.1 FM; ST. LOUIS PARK, MN; Owner: THE AUDIO HOUSE, INC.)
  • WATQ (106.7 FM; CHETEK, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WXCX (105.7 FM; SIREN, WI; Owner: QUARNSTROM MEDIA GROUP, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Maple Plain:

  • WHWC-TV (Channel 28; MENOMONIE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • W57AS (Channel 57; SPOONER, WI; Owner: HUBBARD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W24CL (Channel 24; GRANTSBURG, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Maple Plain, WI
  • 65.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 15.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 9.6%Electricity
  • 8.1%Wood
  • 0.7%Utility gas
  • 0.7%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Maple Plain, WI
  • 46.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 40.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 13.5%Electricity


Maple Plain compared to Wisconsin state average:

  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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