39-633: De Pere ( / d i ˈ p ɪər / dee- PEER ) is a city in Brown County, Wisconsin , United States. The population was 25,410 at the 2020 census . It is part of the Green Bay metropolitan area . When the first European, Jean Nicolet , visited the place in 1634–35, De Pere was the site of a polyglot settlement of several thousand attracted by the fishing at the first rapids of the Fox River . In 1671, French Jesuit explorer Père Claude-Jean Allouez founded
78-494: A former mission chapel that was erected for early settlers by the French-born Jesuit priest Rev. Charles Albane in 1676. The chapel stood for nearly 200 years. An all-wood structure was built in 1870, but it burned to the ground after a lightning strike in 1889. It was rebuilt in its current form as a brick structure in 1890. The church contains a statue/shrine of Saint Joseph that was crowned by Pope Leo XIII in 1891. It
117-511: A male householder with no wife present, and 36.6% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.97. The median age in the city was 33.7 years. 23.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 14.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.4% were from 25 to 44; 23.9% were from 45 to 64; and 11.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of
156-494: A popular vote established De Pere as the county seat of Brown County; it maintained this status until 1854, when another election moved the county seat to Green Bay . Politically, under the first township plan for Brown County, the area that is now the city of De Pere fell on the boundary between the town of Howard (which comprised much of the area west of the Fox River) and the town of "Mason", which comprised roughly
195-400: A separate town , and in 1870, the village of West De Pere was incorporated. The west–east division at the river persisted until 1890. In 1883 the village of De Pere was re-incorporated as the city of De Pere, that same year the village of West De Pere was re-incorporated as the city of Nicolet (after voyageur Jean Nicolet ). In 1887 the city of Nicolet was renamed
234-495: Is listed as #83003368. Large homes line Broadway, Ridgeway Blvd., Morris, Fulton, Franklin, Cass, Front, and Wisconsin Streets near the Fox River . The De Pere Lock and Dam Historic District (#93001331) was added in 1993. The Union Hotel was added to the list in 2003. The Randall Avenue Historic District and North Michigan Street-North Superior Street Historic District were added in 2007. The Edwin and Jennie Gutknecht House
273-720: Is located at St. Norbert College . St. Norbert Abbey is the mother canonry of the Premonstratensian Order in the United States. De Pere is represented by Mike Gallagher in the United States House of Representatives , and by Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin in the United States Senate . André Jacque represents De Pere in the Wisconsin State Senate , while Shae Sortwell represents De Pere in
312-549: Is located in De Pere, Wisconsin . The district is made up of historical core for the St. Norbert College campus. St. Joseph Priory, the original permanent home of Premonstratensians in North America , is located in the district. The district includes Old St. Joseph Church, which is still an active church. It was built in 1890 and renovated in 1998. The church is located on the site of
351-541: 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
390-458: Is water. In 2017, there were 3,324 births, giving 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 ,
429-572: The Michigan Territorial legislature in 1818. It was named for Major General Jacob Brown , 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
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#1732854681635468-477: The St. Francis Xavier Mission at the last set of rapids on the Fox River before it enters The Bay of Green Bay . The site was known as Rapides Des Pères (rapids of the fathers) which became modern day De Pere. The present city of De Pere had its beginnings in 1836, when John Penn Arndt and Charles Tullar incorporated the De Pere Hydraulic Company and drew up the first plat of the town. In 1837,
507-468: The U.S. state of Wisconsin . As of the 2020 census , the population was 268,740, making it 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
546-508: The United States Census Bureau , the city has an area of 12.30 square miles (31.86 km), of which 11.58 square miles (29.99 km) is land and 0.72 square miles (1.86 km) is water. As of the census of 2020 , the population was 25,410. The population density was 2,125.3 inhabitants per square mile (820.6/km). There were 10,305 housing units at an average density of 861.9 per square mile (332.8/km). The racial makeup of
585-494: The Wisconsin State Assembly . De Pere has a mayor-council form of government with a full-time city administrator. The mayor is elected. The city council consists of eight alderpersons, two elected from each of four districts. All elected officials serve two-year terms. De Pere is served by two school districts. The Unified School District of De Pere has the following schools: The School District of West De Pere has
624-405: 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
663-475: 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 St. Norbert College Historic District The St. Norbert College Historic District
702-614: 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,
741-415: 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
780-404: The average family size was 3.04. In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 14.8% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males. The median income for a household in the city
819-573: The city of West De Pere, and in 1890 the city of West De Pere was finally consolidated into the city of De Pere to form a single city government. St. Norbert College , which abuts the banks of the Fox River on the city's west side near the Claude Allouez Bridge , was founded by Norbertine Abbot Pennings in 1898. De Pere has several areas on the National Register of Historic Places . North Broadway Street Historic District
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#1732854681635858-567: The city was 47.9% male and 52.1% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 20,559 people, 7,724 households, and 5,020 families living in the city. The population density was 1,938.4 people per square mile (748.2/km). There were 7,993 housing units at an average density of 753.6 per square mile (290.9/km). The racial makeup of the city was 96.71% White , 0.54% African American , 0.92% Native American , 0.75% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 0.19% from other races , and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.98% of
897-557: The city was 87.9% White , 2.1% Asian , 1.9% Black or African American , 1.3% Native American , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 1.4% from other races , and 5.2% from two or more races. Ethnically, the population was 4.2% Hispanic or Latino of any race. As of the census of 2010, there were 23,800 people, 9,254 households, and 5,869 families living in the city. The population density was 2,055.3 inhabitants per square mile (793.6/km). There were 9,742 housing units at an average density of 841.3 per square mile (324.8/km). The racial makeup of
936-419: The city was 94.0% White , 0.9% African American , 1.2% Native American , 1.5% Asian , 0.7% from other races , and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population. There were 9,254 households, of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had
975-587: The following schools: De Pere Private Schools: De Pere is also home to St. Norbert College , a private Roman Catholic liberal arts college. Syble Hopp is a school for children ages 3–21 years old who have cognitive and other developmental disabilities. It is operated by the Brown County Children with Disabilities Education Board. Interstate 41 travels north–south on the west side of De Pere. Wisconsin Highway 32 / Wisconsin Highway 57 enter De Pere from
1014-414: The population was 268,740. The population density 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,
1053-559: The population was 9.8% Hispanic or Latino of any race. At 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
1092-406: 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
1131-408: The population. There were 7,724 households, out of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.0% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and
1170-497: The south and split in the middle of De Pere. WIS 32 heads east–west through De Pere before turning north. WIS 57 continues straight north. There is limited transit service operated by Green Bay Metro and the CN provides freight railroad service. The Fox River is navigable for boat and canoe traffic with the exception of a dam. Brown County, Wisconsin Brown County is a county in
1209-477: The southern half of the county. In 1838, the area was first formally established by the territorial government as a separate township entity. At that time it was named the town of "Wilcox", for Randall Wilcox , who was then president of the De ;Pere Hydraulic Company, and it comprised most of the area of the current city of De Pere as well as the area that is now the town of Ledgeview, Wisconsin . In 1839,
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1248-567: 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
1287-753: 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
1326-410: The town of Wilcox was divided along the Fox River, with the eastern half becoming the town of De Pere (Ledgeview); the area west of the river was re-integrated into the town of Howard. The village of De Pere was incorporated within the town of De Pere by an act of the state legislature on March 6, 1857. West De Pere, on the west side of the river, was eventually set off from Howard as
1365-596: Was $ 50,282, and the median income for a family was $ 61,688. Males had a median income of $ 39,710 versus $ 27,166 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 24,013. About 2.3% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 3.2% of those under the age of 18 and 5.4% of those 65 and older. St. Mark Lutheran Church is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod in De Pere. The National Shrine of Saint Joseph
1404-424: 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
1443-581: 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
1482-505: Was listed in 2015. The St. Norbert College Historic District was added to the list in 2018. The Mansion Street World War II Defense Housing Historic District and the Daviswood Ranch Homes Historic District were added to the list in 2021. De Pere is located at 44°26′46″N 88°4′27″W / 44.44611°N 88.07417°W / 44.44611; -88.07417 (44.4460910, −88.0740510). According to
1521-504: Was put up for the popular vote again in 1854, resulting in the establishment of 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%)
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