Crandon, Wisconsin
Crandon: City in and county seat of Forest County, Wisconsin, United States
About
Crandon is a city located in the county of Forest in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 650 and a population density of 41 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 644 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Crandon
| Population : | 644 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Wisconsin (United States) |
| County : | Forest County |
| Postal code : | 54520 |
| Area : | 16.03 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,627 feet / 496 meters |
| Capital city : | Crandon is capital of Forest County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 18:14:29 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 40 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.93% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Crandon is located at 45°34'19"N 88°54'10"W (45.5719100, -88.9028900).
Crandon map
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- Official Website
Official website of Crandon
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Crandon decreased by 0.93% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 650 | - | census |
| 2011 | 648 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 641 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 638 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 642 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 635 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 639 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 636 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 639 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 644 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 644 | 0% | estimation process |
People born in Crandon (2)
People born in Crandon, including mycologist Alexander H. Smith, printmaker and educator Armin Landeck, .
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Schools in Crandon
College & universities near Crandon, WI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 239442 | Nicolet Area Technical College | Rhinelander (WI) | 54501-0518 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Crandon, WI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIT | Wittenberg, WI | 505 Grand Avenue | BUS |
| WSJ | Wausau, WI | 555 Jefferson Street | BUS |
| WSU | Wausau, Wisconsin | 2415 Trailwood Lane | BUS |
| SHW | Shawano, WI | N4543 State Highway 22 | BUS |
| MWI | Marinette, Wisconsin | W 1390 Old Peshtigo Road | BUS |
Post offices near Crandon
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Crandon Post Office | Crandon (WI) | 54520 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Crandon , South Dakota township in Spink County, South Dakota with a population of 73 people.
Other cities in Forest County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Forest County , WI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Laona | 1,192 | Civil town in Forest County, Wisconsin |
| Wabeno | 1,153 | Town in Forest County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Nashville | 1,023 | Town in Forest County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Argonne | 506 | Civil town in Forest County, Wisconsin |
| Armstrong Creek | 396 | Civil town in Forest County, Wisconsin |
| Blackwell | 314 | Civil town in Forest County, Wisconsin |
| Hiles | 155 | Civil town in Forest County, Wisconsin |
| Alvin | 152 | Civil town in Forest County, Wisconsin |
| Popple River | 43 | Human settlement in Forest County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
