Wisconsin History Day By Day

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"County and City Databook" U.S. Dept. of Commerce

"1990 Census of Population - Wisconsin"

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Interesting Fact:

According to the 2000 census, the largest age group in Wisconsin are people between the ages of 35 and 44, with a total of 875,522.

Study Questions:

How does Wisconsin rank today in rate of growth compared to the other Midwest states?

What are the most populated areas of Wisconsin today? Find them on a map.

When did Wisconsin top the 1 million mark in population?

U.S. historical events that occurred on December 28:

1846: Iowa becomes the 29th state admitted to the Union.

1945: The Pledge of Allegiance is officially recognized by Congress.

December 28

State Stats:
December 28, 1993: The U. S. Census Bureau released figures showing Wisconsin's estimated population topped 5 million. A solid economy and employment growth were credited for making Wisconsin one of the fastest growing states in the Midwest.

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State Stats: December 28, 1993: The U. S. Census Bureau released figures showing Wisconsin's estimated population topped 5 million. A solid economy and employment growth were credited for making Wisconsin one of the fastest growing states in the Midwest.

State Stats:
December 28, 1993: The U. S. Census Bureau released figures showing Wisconsin's estimated population topped 5 million. A solid economy and employment growth were credited for making Wisconsin one of the fastest growing states in the Midwest.