Bruce
Village in Rusk County, Wisconsin
Bruce is a village in Rusk County, Wisconsin, with 781 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,106 ft (337 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Weyerhaeuser, 7.1 miles W.
- 781residents (2020 Census)
- 1,106 ftelevation · 337 m
- 2.3 sq miland area · 6.0 km²
- 338 / sq mipopulation density
- 54819ZIP code
About Bruce
Bruce is a village in Rusk County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 781 at the 2020 census. The village was founded in 1884 by the Sault Ste. Marie Land and Improvement Company. The land company was incorporated and led by the principal officers of the Minneapolis, Sault Ste. Marie and Atlantic Railway, which operated its ceremonial first train over its line to Bruce in November 1884. It was named for Alanson C. Bruce who operated a logging camp in the area.
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Living in Bruce
- Median household income
- $52,667
- Median home value
- $87,100
- Median rent
- $625/mo
- Median age
- 31.8
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Bruce had 781 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 781 |
|---|---|
| Density | 338 per sq mi (131 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bruce at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Rusk County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 781 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.31 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,106 ft (337 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.4635° N, 91.2793° W |
| ZIP code | 54819 |
| Official website | villageofbruce.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5510500 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bruce
- Weyerhaeuser7.1 mi W
- Ladysmith8.8 mi E
- Conrath13.0 mi SE
- Tony13.7 mi E
- Exeland14.2 mi N
- Holcombe18.3 mi SE
- Birchwood18.8 mi NW
- Glen Flora18.8 mi E
- Sheldon18.8 mi SE
- Chetek20.8 mi SW
- Radisson21.2 mi N
- Cornell21.6 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Bruce
What county is Bruce in?
Bruce is in Rusk County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Bruce, WI?
781 people lived in Bruce at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bruce, WI?
The ZIP code of Bruce is 54819.
What is the elevation of Bruce?
1,106 feet (337 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bruce?
Weyerhaeuser (7.1 mi), Ladysmith (8.8 mi), Conrath (13.0 mi), Tony (13.7 mi), Exeland (14.2 mi).
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