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The current estimated population of Arpin is 330, with a gender distribution of 50% male and 50% female. The population has remained stable, supported by its rural agricultural base and small-town atmosphere in central Wisconsin.

City Facts

  • Year founded: Late 1800s
  • County: Wood County
  • Land area: 1.0 square miles
  • Population density: 330 people per square mile
  • Area code: 715
  • Zip code: 54410

Geography and Location

Arpin is a small village located in central Wisconsin, within Wood County, about 20 miles west of Wisconsin Rapids. The village is surrounded by farmland and forested areas, with agriculture playing a central role in the local economy. Dairy farming, corn, and soybeans are common products in the region. Arpin has a humid continental climate, with cold, snowy winters and warm summers. The village is accessible via Wisconsin State Highway 186, providing connections to nearby towns and cities. The local economy is primarily based on farming and small businesses that serve the surrounding rural community. Arpin’s quiet, rural setting, combined with its strong agricultural heritage, makes it an ideal location for those seeking a peaceful, close-knit community in central Wisconsin.

Demographics

Median resident age: 35.0 years
Median household income: $42,115
Median house value: $78,100

Population by Race

Races in Arpin:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.7%)
  • Two or more races (1.4%)
  • Hispanic (1.1%)

Ancestries: German (58.1%), Irish (6.7%), Polish (6.4%), English (5.7%), United States (5.5%), Swedish (4.5%).

Elevation: 1155 feet

Land area: 0.8 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Arpin

  • High school or higher: 86.5%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 9.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.5%
  • Unemployed: 6.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 22.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Arpin town

  • Never married: 23.7%
  • Now married: 62.4%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 4.9%
  • Divorced: 7.7%

0.3% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +1 (+0.1%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Arpin:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Arpin:

  • CENTRAL WISCONSIN (about 30 miles; MOSINEE, WI; Abbreviation: CWA)
  • VOLK FIELD (about 45 miles; CAMP DOUGLAS, WI; Abbreviation: VOK)
  • RHINELANDER-ONEIDA COUNTY (about 84 miles; RHINELANDER, WI; Abbreviation: RHI)

Other public-use airports nearest to Arpin:

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Arpin:

  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-STEVENS POINT (about 33 miles; STEVENS POINT, WI; Full-time enrollment: 8,083)
  • NORTHCENTRAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 39 miles; WAUSAU, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,039)
  • WESTERN WISCONSIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 90 miles; LA CROSSE, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,973)
  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-LA CROSSE (about 97 miles; LA CROSSE, WI; Full-time enrollment: 8,669)
  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-EAU CLAIRE (about 102 miles; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Full-time enrollment: 9,866)
  • CHIPPEWA VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 102 miles; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,601)
  • MADISON AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 109 miles; MADISON, WI; Full-time enrollment: 7,914)

Private primary/middle school in Arpin:

  • BETHEL JUNIOR ACADEMY (Students: 14; Location: 8054 BETHEL ROAD; Grades: 1 – 10)

Libraries

Library in Arpin:

  • ARPIN PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $24,175; Location: 6316 MAIN ST.; 10,554 books; 152 audio materials; 624 video materials; 28 serial subscriptions)

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