33-591: Suamico ( / ˈ s w ɑː m ɪ k oʊ / SWAH -mih-koh ) is a village in Brown County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin . The population was 12,820 at the time of the 2020 census . Suamico is part of the Green Bay Metropolitan Statistical Area , and contains the neighborhood community of Flintville. "The Indian name Oussuamigong, now spelled Suamico, has several disputed meanings. Father Chrysostom Verwyst explains
66-471: A female householder with no husband present, and 14.2% were non-families. 10.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.92 and the average family size was 3.15. In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.6% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 34.7% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 5.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
99-462: A general fertility rate of 65.6 births per 1000 women aged 15–44, which is above the Wisconsin average of 60.1. Additionally, there were 168 reported induced abortions performed on women of Brown County residence, with a rate of 3.3 abortions per 1000 women aged 15–44, which is below the Wisconsin average rate of 5.2. As of the census of 2020 , the population was 268,740. The population density
132-509: A male householder with no wife present, and 18.4% were non-families. 14.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.05. The median age in the village was 40.4 years. 27.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.7% were from 25 to 44; 33% were from 45 to 64; and 8.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of
165-565: A military leader during the War of 1812 . Several towns along the Fox River vied for the position of county seat in Brown County's early years. The first county seat was located at Menomoneeville (now a part of Allouez ) in 1824. In 1837, a public referendum relocated the county seat to De Pere . The location was put up for the popular vote again in 1854, resulting in the establishment of
198-400: A residential community in the village of Suamico, was named after Richard Flint, an early settler. As of the census of 2010, there were 11,346 people, 4,092 households, and 3,339 families living in the village. The population density was 312.0 inhabitants per square mile (120.5/km). There were 4,235 housing units at an average density of 116.5 per square mile (45.0/km). The racial makeup of
231-482: Is land and 23.06 square miles (59.73 km) is water. Suamico is the largest "village" in the United States when both land area and water area are considered, since about 38.8 percent of its area is officially water area, but it drops down to fifth place when only land area is considered (following Kronenwetter, Wisconsin ; Caledonia, Wisconsin ; Wellington, Florida ; and Speculator, New York ). Flintville,
264-451: Is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since the 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using a standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure
297-649: Is served by the Howard-Suamico School District . Portions are in the Pulaski Community School District (including several exclaves ). 44°37′55″N 88°02′21″W / 44.63194°N 88.03917°W / 44.63194; -88.03917 Brown County, Wisconsin Brown County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin . As of the 2020 census , the population was 268,740, making it
330-493: Is the seat of Brown County. The city of Oconto (half cut off at the bottom right) is the county seat of Oconto County. Slightly above and much further right of Oconto is Oconto Falls , also in Oconto County. The somewhat larger city above Oconto Falls is Pulaski , which is in Brown County at the very border with Shawano County. Shawano County extends between Pulaski and past the edge of the photograph. The large city in
363-494: The 2010 census there were 248,007 people, 98,383 households, and 63,721 families living in the county. The population density was 403 people per square mile (156 people/km ). There were 104,371 housing units at an average density of 170 units per square mile (66 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 86.5% White, 2.2% Black or African American, 2.7% Native American, 2.7% Asian, 0.0004% Pacific Islander, 3.7% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. 7.3% of
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#1732786988253396-405: The 87,295 households 33.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.20% were married couples living together, 8.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.10% were non-families. 26.50% of households were one person and 8.40% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.08. The age distribution was 26.10% under
429-475: The Republican presidential candidate in all but two elections, 1996 and 2008. Democratic strength is concentrated in the city of Green Bay, while the suburban and rural areas typically vote Republican. School districts include: 44°29′N 87°59′W / 44.48°N 87.99°W / 44.48; -87.99 Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures
462-631: The Wisconsin State constitution and are referred to as the "constitutional officers". Constitutional officers are the only partisan elected officials within Brown County government, as the Executive and County Board are non-partisan positions. The current constitutional officers are: In July 2002, the county declared English its official language, voting 17–8 to do so and to increase spending to promote fluency in English . Green Bay, center,
495-415: The age of 18, 10.50% from 18 to 24, 31.90% from 25 to 44, 20.90% from 45 to 64, and 10.70% 65 or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.90 males. The legislative branch of Brown County is the 26-member Board of Supervisors. Each member represents a single district and serves a two-year term, with elections held in
528-500: The average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such as the American Community Survey . This allows the calculation of per capita income for both the country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries
561-542: The fourth-most populous county in Wisconsin. The county seat is Green Bay . Brown County is part of the Green Bay, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area . Brown County is one of Wisconsin's two original counties, along with Crawford County . It originally spanned the entire eastern half of the state when formed by the Michigan Territorial legislature in 1818. It was named for Major General Jacob Brown ,
594-582: The meaning as 'place of the yellow beaver.' Father Jones translates it as 'at the beaver's tale.' Rev. E.P. Wheeler of Ashland, whose study of the Wisconsin Indians has made him an authority, says it means 'yellow residence place.' It has also been accepted that it means 'point or tail of land,' or 'the beaver's tail,' which suits us best." It is believed the name comes from an Indian word meaning small or little beaver, although this has not been determined with certainty. The original settlement of Suamico
627-406: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Of the 98,383 households 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 27.7% of households were one person and 8.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size
660-485: The present county seat at Green Bay. The oldest known tree in Wisconsin, a 1,300 year-old cedar growing on the Niagara Escarpment , was found in Brown County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 616 square miles (1,600 km ), of which 530 square miles (1,400 km ) is land and 86 square miles (220 km ) (14%) is water. In 2017, there were 3,324 births, giving
693-581: The spring of even-numbered years. The Board of Supervisors elects a Chairman and Vice Chairman from its membership. The executive branch of Brown County is the County Executive, who is elected in the spring of every other odd-numbered year. The executive appoints department heads with the approval of the County Board. The current county executive is Troy Streckenbach . Brown County has several other elected officials that are established under
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#1732786988253726-775: The top right is Appleton, the county seat of Outagamie County. To the left of Appleton and across the northern edge of Lake Winnebago is Brillion in Calumet County. The village directly to the left of Green Bay and its immediate suburbs is Denmark , in Brown County. The smaller communities above and slightly to the left of Denmark (including Cooperstown , Maribel , and Kellnersville ) are in Manitowoc County. Luxembourg (larger village in lower left) and Casco (half cut off at lower far left) are in Kewaunee County. Since 1968, Brown County has voted for
759-499: The village was 51.0% male and 49.0% female. The median income for a household was $ 84,295. The per capita income for the village was $ 34,970. One percent of the population was below the poverty line . As of the census of 2000, there were 8,686 people, 2,966 households, and 2,544 families living in the village. The population density was 239.6 people per square mile (92.5/km). There were 3,078 housing units at an average density of 84.9 per square mile (32.8/km). The racial makeup of
792-422: The village was 97.4% White , 0.3% African American , 0.7% Native American , 0.6% Asian , 0.2% from other races , and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population. There were 4,092 households, of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.4% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had
825-404: The village was 97.97% White , 0.22% African American , 0.58% Native American , 0.38% Asian , 0.09% Pacific Islander , 0.14% from other races , and 0.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.62% of the population. There were 2,966 households, out of which 45.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.1% were married couples living together, 4.8% had
858-424: Was 3.02. The age distribution was 24.1% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% 65 or older. The median age was 36.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.70 males. At the 2000 census there were 226,778 people, 87,295 households, and 57,527 families living in the county. The population density
891-756: Was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.4 males. Mt. Olive Lutheran Church is a church of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod in Suamico. Incorporated as a village in September 2003, Suamico, is governed by a seven-member village board elected to three-year terms. Suamico is the home of the Northeastern Wisconsin Zoo (NEW Zoo), Green Bay Cheese, and Winona Foods. Most of Suamico
924-581: Was 429 people per square mile (166 people/km ). There were 90,199 housing units at an average density of 171 units per square mile (66 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 91.14% White, 1.16% Black or African American, 2.29% Native American, 2.18% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.90% from other races, and 1.30% from two or more races. 3.84% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 33.8% were of German , 8.9% Polish , 7.8% Belgian and 6.8% Irish ancestry. 93.2% spoke only English at home, 3.8% spoke Spanish and 1.2% Hmong . Of
957-426: Was 507.0 people per square mile (195.8 people/km ). There were 112,908 housing units at an average density of 213.0 units per square mile (82.2 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 79.2% White , 3.2% Asian , 3.1% Black or African American , 2.8% Native American , 4.4% from other races , and 7.2% from two or more races. Ethnically, the population was 9.8% Hispanic or Latino of any race. At
990-522: Was a small fishing community on Green Bay. Little evidence of it, apart from some small housing plots, remains. Suamico is pronounced (swam ĭ kō). The name Suamico is believed to have come from the Menominee Indians which means: Mäte Sue'mako Tusi'niniu, "Great Sand Bar People," on the sand dunes at what is now called Big Suamico, on Green Bay. Other sources also indicate that the name stands for: beaver tail, yellow beaver, or swan. Big Suamico
1023-587: Was established on July 20, 1857, with John Bruce as Postmaster. It was platted by John Bruce in 1873. In a referendum in September 2003, the Town of Suamico voted to become incorporated, becoming the village of Suamico. The village is a bedroom community mostly developed since 1980. According to the United States Census Bureau , the village has a total area of 59.42 square miles (153.90 km), of which, 36.36 square miles (94.17 km) of it
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1056-497: Was first established by Legislature on August 2, 1848, from Howard. It was apparently dropped when Oconto County was established on February 6, 1851. It was then re-established to its current size by the County Board on March 16, 1858. Suamico was an excellent farming country and raising stock was profitable. Industry of the 1850s and 1860s was milling and there were large sawmills along the Suamico River. The Suamico Post Office
1089-553: Was the unofficial name for the river, township, and village called Suamico. It was used to distinguish themselves from the Little Suamico River and Township immediately north in Oconto County. The Suamico and Fort Howard Road was the first declared county road in Brown County laid out between Big Suamico and Fort Howard in 1849–1850. It followed a former Indian trail. The Suamico River flows generally eastward through Pittsfield and Suamico Townships into Green Bay. Suamico
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