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Stockbridge, Wisconsin

Stockbridge is a village in Calumet County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 678 at the 2020 census. The village lies within the Town of Stockbridge.

History
Stockbridge is known as "The Sturgeon Capital of the World," and was named after the Stockbridge Indians after they moved here in the 1830s from Stockbridge, New York, where they had settled after being expelled from Stockbridge, Massachusetts.

Geography
Stockbridge is at 44.07389°N, -88.31583°W (44.074026, -88.316105).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 3.27 sqmi, of which, 3.26 sqmi of it is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 636 people, 292 households, and 185 families living in the village. The population density was 195.1 PD/sqmi. There were 348 housing units at an average density of 106.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.7% White, 0.3% Native American, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 292 households, of which 22.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.5% were married couples living together, 4.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.6% were non-families. 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.67.

The median age in the village was 44.8 years. 17.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.7% were from 25 to 44; 31.4% were from 45 to 64; and 18.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.9% male and 48.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 649 people, 265 households, and 178 families living in the village. The population density was 196.4 people per square mile (75.9/km2). There were 299 housing units at an average density of 90.5 per square mile (35.0/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.77% White, 0.62% Black or African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.15% from other races, and 0.31% from two or more races. 0.15% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 265 households, out of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $48,021, and the median income for a family was $56,094. Males had a median income of $38,359 versus $26,375 for females. The per capita income for the village was $21,129. About 1.1% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen or sixty-five or over.

Education
Stockbridge High School had 83 students in the 2005–06 school year. As of 2008, 79 students attend the high school. June 2018, the school board approved the return of a soccer program. The high school also has golf, softball, baseball, volleyball, basketball, and other sports. The school's sports teams are known as the Stockbridge Indians. In 2016, the school received a bronze medal when ranked by U.S. News & World Report magazine.

Historic places
Calumet County Park is located 4 miles northeast of the city. The park has effigy mounds.

There are two places in Stockbridge listed on the List of Registered Historic Places in Wisconsin: Stockbridge Harbor and Stockbridge Indian Cemetery.

Notable people

 * Lemuel Goodell, Wisconsin legislator
 * John Harsh, Wisconsin legislator
 * Electa Quinney, educator
 * John Wannuaucon Quinney, Stockbridge Indian diplomat, lived in Stockbridge.
 * Leopold Strasser, Wisconsin legislator
 * Glenn Turner, Wisconsin legislator
 * Ty Bodden, Wisconsin legislator

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Stockbridge (town), Wisconsin

Stockbridge is a town in Calumet County, Wisconsin. The population was 1,456 at the time of the 2010 census. The village of Stockbridge, and the unincorporated communities of Kloten, Quinney, and Saint Catherines Bay are located within the town.

Geography
Stockbridge is in western Calumet County, on the eastern shore of Lake Winnebago. The village of Stockbridge is slightly north of the center of the town. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 173.4 sqkm, of which 87.0 sqkm is land and 86.4 sqkm, or 49.84%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,383 people, 506 households, and 392 families residing in the town. The population density was 41.1 people per square mile (15.9/km2). There were 614 housing units at an average density of 18.3 per square mile (7.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.18% White, 0.36% Black or African American, 0.65% Native American, 0.80% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.14% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. 1.08% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 506 households, out of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.0% were married couples living together, 2.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.5% were non-families. 18.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $55,096, and the median income for a family was $57,768. Males had a median income of $36,447 versus $27,350 for females. The per capita income for the town was $22,392. About 1.7% of families and 2.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * William Reader, member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
 * Ty Bodden, member of the Wisconsin State Assembly

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Bloomer (town), Wisconsin

Bloomer is a town in Chippewa County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 1,050 at the 2010 census, up from 926 at the 2000 census. The city of Bloomer is also located in Chippewa County, but to the south of the town within the adjacent town of Woodmohr.

Geography
The town of Bloomer is a 6 by rectangle in northwestern Chippewa County. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 123.8 sqkm, of which 121.9 sqkm are land and 1.9 sqkm, or 1.57%, are water. Marsh-Miller Lake is in the eastern part of the town.

History
In July 1847, a team working for the U.S. government conducted the first survey of 6 mi squares that would become Bloomer. In September 1852, other crews marked all the section corners of the six mile squares, walking through the woods and wading the swamps, measuring with chain and compass. When done, the deputy surveyor filed this general description of the western six miles: "This Township contains a large quantity of good Timber Pine Oaks & Sugar Maple are usually mixed throughout this Township. The surface is mostly undulating (except for a few small swamps), and the soil is light, consisting of a few inches of leaf mould with a gravelly or rocky subsoil. Two small creeks head mostly into this township &(?) run south."

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 926 people, 321 households, and 246 families residing in the town. The population density was 19.7 people per square mile (7.6/km2). There were 335 housing units at an average density of 7.1 per square mile (2.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.57% White, 0.11% Native American, and 0.32% from two or more races. 0.22% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 321 households, out of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.6% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.1% were non-families. 17.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88, and the average family size was 3.29.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 30.5% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $40,057, and the median income for a family was $44,028. Males had a median income of $29,327 versus $24,615 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,243. About 4.3% of families and 6.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.8% of those under age 18 and 1.8% of those age 65 or over.

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Colby, Wisconsin

Colby is a city in Clark and Marathon counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It is part of the Wausau, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,852 at the 2010 census. Of this, 1,354 were in Clark County, and 498 were in Marathon County. The city is bordered by the Town of Colby, the Town of Hull, and the City of Abbotsford. Colby cheese was first created in Colby.

History
When the Wisconsin Central Railroad was building its line through the wilderness heading toward Lake Superior, it finished its 1872 construction season with rails completed to the site of today's Colby. The place was initially called "Section 53," but the railroad renamed the station in honor of Charles L. Colby, partner in the construction company that was building the railroad, and the son of the railroad's financier Gardner L. Colby.

As early as 1962, the area was home to Colby-Abbotsford Airport, a private facility with a 2600 ft runway running northeast–southwest and the remnants of a shorter northwest–southeast runway. The airport remained in operation as late as 1988, but has since been abandoned.

Colby is the birthplace of Colby cheese. A historical marker in downtown Colby commemorates the development of Colby cheese by Joseph Steinwand in 1874.

Geography
Colby is located at 44.91°N, -90.31694°W (44.910186, -90.317058).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.57 sqmi, of which, 1.56 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,852 people, 714 households, and 474 families living in the city. The population density was 1187.2 PD/sqmi. There were 757 housing units at an average density of 485.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 89.4% White, 0.6% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 8.6% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.9% of the population.

There were 714 households, of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.2% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.6% were non-families. 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.99.

The median age in the city was 36.9 years. 25.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.6% were from 25 to 44; 21.7% were from 45 to 64; and 20% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,616 people, 623 households, and 423 families living in the city. The population density was 1,090.1 people per square mile (421.6/km2). There were 645 housing units at an average density of 435.1 per square mile (168.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.53% White, 0.19% Black or African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 1.73% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.84% of the population.

There were 623 households, out of which 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.1% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 24.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,318, and the median income for a family was $41,685. Males had a median income of $30,530 versus $21,806 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,137. About 3.7% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.1% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over. Colby, is split between one of the richest counties, (Marathon) and one of the poorest (Clark) in the state of Wisconsin.

Education
Colby is part of the Colby School District. Schools in the district include a preschool, elementary school, middle school and high school. Students attend Colby High School. Also located within the city is St. Mary's Catholic School, which serves students from 1st through 8th grade. The private and public schools have collaborative sports and band programs.

Events
Since 1961 Colby has put on the Colby Cheese Days festival on the third weekend in July. Events include a softball tournament, tractor pull, carnival rides, bingo, cheese-curd throwing contest, a fun-run, and finally a parade. Free cheese is distributed by vendors and food stands.

The Colby High School choir program holds the Central Wisconsin Show Choir Spectacular the first Saturday in January. The competition hosts show choirs, and was recognized as a top regional competition in 2018.

Notable people

 * Kirk Baumgartner, NAIA college football All-American at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point
 * Todd Boss, poet
 * George Washington Blanchard, U.S. congressman
 * James E. Lyons, Wisconsin State Representative and Mayor of Colby
 * Joseph Weix, Wisconsin State Representative

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Loyal, Wisconsin

Loyal is a city in Clark County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 1,261 at the 2010 census. The city is located within the Town of Loyal, though it is politically independent.

Its name comes from the 1860s, when so many of its patriotic pioneers went to fight in the Civil War. A store was established at the site in 1870, the place platted in 1885, incorporated as a village in 1893, and changed to a city in 1948.

Geography
Loyal is located at 44.7375°N, -90.49639°W (44.737541, -90.496551).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.39 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,261 people, 538 households, and 344 families living in the city. The population density was 907.2 PD/sqmi. There were 603 housing units at an average density of 433.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.3% White, 0.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 538 households, of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.1% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the city was 41 years. 24.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.5% were from 25 to 44; 20.3% were from 45 to 64; and 22.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,308 people, 548 households, and 366 families living in the city. The population density was 951.8 people per square mile (368.6/km2). There were 576 housing units at an average density of 419.1 per square mile (162.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.93% White, 0.46% Black or African American, 0.08% Asian, 0.23% from other races, and 0.31% from two or more races. 0.76% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 548 households, out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 21.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,647, and the median income for a family was $38,026. Males had a median income of $27,727 versus $20,197 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,502. About 5.4% of families and 10.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.0% of those under age 18 and 13.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Loyal has three schools: Loyal Elementary School; Loyal High School, home of the Greyhounds; and Saint Anthony's Catholic School.

Events
Loyal's biggest event is the Loyal Corn Festival.

Notable people

 * Fred W. Draper, Wisconsin State Representative and educator, lived in Loyal.
 * Baldwin W. Fullmer, Wisconsin State Representative, lived in Loyal.
 * Mary Lazich, Wisconsin State Senator, born in Loyal.

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Thorp (town), Wisconsin

Thorp is a town in Clark County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 730 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Eadsville, Eidsvold, and Junction are located in the town as well as a portion of the City of Thorp.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 35.2 square miles (91.1 km2), all of it land.

History
The six mile square that would become the town of Thorp was first surveyed in the summer of 1847 by a crew working for the U.S. government. Then in late 1849 another crew marked all the section corners in the township, walking through the woods and swamps, measuring with chain and compass. When done, the deputy surveyor filed this general description: "The Surface in this Township is generally level and wet and but a small portion of it in the South East part fit for agricultural purposes. There are two Streams running from North to South through the Eastern part, affording a good supply of water power. There is a good supply of Pine timber in the Township of good quality but it is generally Scattering. The whole Township is heavily wooded with thrifty(?) young timber of nearly every variety"

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 730 people, 245 households, and 190 families residing in the town. The population density was 20.8 people per square mile (8.0/km2). There were 255 housing units at an average density of 7.3 per square mile (2.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.04% White, 0.55% Native American, 0.14% Asian, and 0.27% from two or more races. 0.14% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 245 households, out of which 42.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.3% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.4% were non-families. 18.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.42.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 32.2% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 118.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $39,063, and the median income for a family was $42,750. Males had a median income of $26,389 versus $18,984 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,236. About 7.7% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 13.4% of those age 65 or over.

Town Board
The town board meets monthly at the Town of Thorp town hall located on County Highway X. The town board consists of a town chairman, two supervisors, a clerk, and a treasurer. The town also has a hired man who does work in the town.

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Thorp, Wisconsin

Thorp is a city in Clark County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 1,621 at the 2010 census. The city is located partially within the Town of Thorp and partially within the Town of Withee.

Geography
Thorp is located at 44.95972°N, -90.80083°W (44.959792, -90.801061).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.41 sqmi, all of it land.

History
The forest around Thorp was Chippewa territory in the decades before white settlers arrived. In the 1837 Treaty of St. Peters, the Chippewa ceded Thorp and much of northern Wisconsin to the U.S. Around 1837 a sawmill and settlement began in Chippewa Falls to the west. In 1844 James O'Neill settled at Neillsville to the south. From 1847 to 1853 surveyors for the U.S. government marked off the section lines that would become Thorp and assessed timber and land quality.

The first settler near what would become Thorp was James Seneca Boardman, arriving in 1870 and building a log cabin for his family in what would become the Town of Withee. He made a little money by shaving shingles in the winter and hauling them by ox-sled 50 miles to Black River Falls, where he sold the shingles and returned with supplies. There were some Chippewa families around, but that first year the Boardmans' nearest settler neighbors were ten miles away where Longwood is, and the nearest post office was in Greenwood.

Other settlers arrived soon. In 1871 D.R. Goodwin and George W. Richards settled in what is now the Town of Withee and Michael McCaffrey started a home within what are now the city limits of Thorp. They generally tried to clear land in the summer and made shingles or worked in logging camps in winter. James Boardman's brother Ephraim arrived with his family in late 1872, and in the next few years they were joined by George Courter, Nelson Courter, William Buyatt, S.S. Warner, Zeph Worden, William Jerard and F.M. Futts.

In 1874 the community built a log schoolhouse. The teacher was Mrs. Almeda Edmunds from Black River Falls, and she boarded with the J.S. Boardmans. Also in 1874 B.J. Brown established a post office named Winnieoka four miles east of what would become Thorp. He also stocked some goods which he sold to the locals. The following year, 1875, E.A. Boardman started selling some provisions hauled from Colby in what would become Thorp.

In 1876 the county board established the township of Thorp. E.A. Boardman was elected chairman. The 29 voters also agreed on some taxes: $1000 for improving roads, $300 for bridges, $25 for the school fund. They also agreed to split the children into two school districts. That year the school district built a frame schoolhouse.

Diphtheria broke out in 1879. The J.S. Boardman family lost four children, as did the C.C. Clark family. The Ephraim Boardmans lost two. When it finished, only one student was left in school district one.

In 1880 the Wisconsin Central Railroad reached Thorp from Abbotsford. The little community had been called North Fork, but the railroad named the station Thorpe, and soon shortened it to Thorp. The name honored Joseph G. Thorp, who founded the Eau Claire Lumber Company in 1866 and was a state senator in the 1860s and 1870s.

With the railroad came more growth. L.O. Garrison started a general store. E.A. Boardman opened a post office in his store. In 1881 the Boardmans platted a village of East Thorp, where the business section now is. The railroad had previously platted the west side of town. J.H. Sargent opened the Forest Queen Hotel. And Charles Sheldon and Melvin Nye started a sawmill. In addition to businesses already mentioned, the town also had a saloon, a blacksmith, and five homes.

The First Baptist Church formed in 1882, with the Methodist Episcopal soon after, and St. Bernard's Catholic parish soon after. The first newspaper, the Pioneer, began publishing in 1883, and soon was reorganized into the Courier. That same year the school district built a second building, with four rooms.

Polish immigrants began to arrive in the Thorp area in the late 1880s. By then much of the timber there was cut off, leaving this cutover land reduced to stumps and brush. This land was cheap, holding promise for hard-working new arrivals. The Poles concentrated east of Thorp and built their own wooden Catholic church in 1891, naming it St Hedwig's for a Polish noblewoman. By 1904 their numbers had increased enough to replace the wooden church with the huge brick church that stands today. Many of these immigrants came from the area around Poznań, and they built a school called the Poznan School.

By 1894, major businesses in town were Nye, Lusk and Hudson's Saw Mill and Lumber Yard, the E.A. Boardman Saw Mill and Lumber Yard, and J.W. Cirkel & Sons Stave and Heading Works - a barrel-making factory.

The community of Thorp voted to incorporate as a village in 1893. The population was 837 by this time, and the reasons listed for incorporating included the need for a peace officer and jail to reduce the drunken brawls and disorderliness and bad language in the streets, the cattle and pigs running loose, the manure and filth in the streets, and the need for fire suppression. Addressing some of those concerns, the following year the new village installed a waterworks system with ten fire hydrants around town, and organized a hose company. An electric light plant was installed in 1901, a volunteer fire department in 1902, and a public sewer system in 1914.

The Thorp Telephone Company was organized as a private business in 1904, with fifty phones connected and Miss Allie Bruno manually making the first connections at a magneto switchboard in a building behind the Connor saloon.

Farming and dairying prospered on the cutover land as logging wound down in the early 1900s. Thorp Dairy Co. opened its first creamery in 1907 and by 1917 had five others operating in the area. The Big Four canning factory started in the 1920s and failed. Thorp Finance Co. started in 1924. The Women's Union Club built a library in 1926.

During the Great Depression in the 1930s the People's Exchange Bank closed, and many locals lost their savings. Farm values plummeted and some lost their farms. But some of the Polish immigrants never did trust banks, so didn't lose their savings. Expansion of Blue Moon Foods in 1939 helped raise wages and helped the village out of the depression.

In 1948 Thorp was incorporated into a city. The following year polio broke out, and various activities were cancelled to slow its spread.

Thorp's public swimming pool was built from 1955 to 1957, spurred by donations from Thorp Finance and guided by the Thorp Lions. The rural schools were consolidated around 1960, finally pushing the district to build a new high school in 1963.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,621 people, 712 households, and 393 families living in the city. The population density was 1149.6 PD/sqmi. There were 797 housing units at an average density of 565.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.9% White, 0.6% Native American, 0.1% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 712 households, of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.7% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.8% were non-families. 39.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the city was 41.5 years. 24.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.3% were from 25 to 44; 23.9% were from 45 to 64; and 23.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.9% male and 53.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,536 people, 706 households, and 391 families living in the city. The population density was 1,158.9 people per square mile (445.9/km2). There were 759 housing units at an average density of 572.7 per square mile (220.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.41% White, 0.07% Black or African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.07% from other races, and 0.26% from two or more races. 0.59% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 706 households, out of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.5% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.5% were non-families. 39.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.0% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 27.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,102, and the median income for a family was $39,000. Males had a median income of $30,602 versus $20,163 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,828. About 6.7% of families and 11.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.0% of those under age 18 and 19.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Students living within Thorp, Wisconsin, attend schools within the School District of Thorp. There are two main schools in Thorp. They are the Thorp Catholic School and the Thorp Public School. The Catholic school has grades ranging from 1–8 grade and then they will go to the Thorp High School. The Thorp Public School contains PreK–6 elementary school, 7–8 junior high, and 9–12 high school.

Notable people

 * Filet of Soul – a rock band from the 1960s
 * Corwin C. Guell – Wisconsin politician
 * Jeff Hazuga – NFL player
 * Stanley J. Lato – Wisconsin politician
 * Mike Maslowski – former starting linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs
 * Billy Simons - singer and song writer
 * Andy North – former professional golfer
 * Eugene Oberle – Wisconsin farmer and politician
 * Arnt O. Rhea – Wisconsin farmer, politician, and educator
 * Joseph Schmittfranz – Wisconsin politician
 * John Verkuilen – Wisconsin farmer and politician
 * Robert K. Zukowski – Wisconsin politician

title: Thorp, Wisconsin


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Unity, Wisconsin

Unity is a village in Clark and Marathon counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It is part of the Wausau, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 343 at the 2010 census. Of this, 204 were in Marathon County, and 139 were in Clark County. The village is located in northeastern town of Unity in Clark County and northwestern town of Brighton in Marathon County.

Geography
Unity is located at 44.84806°N, -90.31472°W (44.848191, -90.31497).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.99 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 343 people, 145 households, and 101 families living in the village. The population density was 346.5 PD/sqmi. There were 161 housing units at an average density of 162.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.3% White, 1.5% from other races, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

There were 145 households, of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.3% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.84.

The median age in the village was 41.3 years. 22.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.9% were from 25 to 44; 34.4% were from 45 to 64; and 11.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.6% male and 48.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 368 people, 150 households, and 97 families living in the village. The population density was 372.1 people per square mile (143.5/km2). There were 157 housing units at an average density of 158.8 per square mile (61.2/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 99.46% White, 0.54% from other races. 0.54% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 150 households, out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $31,458, and the median income for a family was $47,813. Males had a median income of $29,000 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,819. About 6.3% of families and 12.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.3% of those under age 18 and 22.4% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Alfred M. Cook, farmer and politician, lived in Unity.
 * Lewis H. Cook, newspaper editor and politician, lived near Unity.
 * John W. Salter, farmer and politician, lived in Unity.

title: Unity, Wisconsin


text:
Unity, Clark County, Wisconsin

Unity is a town in Clark County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 745 at the 2000 census. The Village of Unity is located partially within the town. The unincorporated community of Riplinger is also located in the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 34.8 square miles (90.2 km2), all of it land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 745 people, 239 households, and 202 families residing in the town. The population density was 21.4 people per square mile (8.3/km2). There were 253 housing units at an average density of 7.3 per square mile (2.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.12% White, 1.34% Asian, 0.13% from other races, and 0.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.27% of the population.

There were 239 households, out of which 41.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.7% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.1% were non-families. 11.7% 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 3.12 and the average family size was 3.43.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 32.3% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $41,154, and the median income for a family was $42,500. Males had a median income of $27,237 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,252. About 14.4% of families and 15.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.9% of those under age 18 and 4.9% of those age 65 or over.

title: Unity, Clark County, Wisconsin


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Withee, Wisconsin

Withee is a village in Clark County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 487 at the 2010 census. The village is located mostly within the Town of Hixon, with a small portion extending south into the Town of Longwood.

History
Withee was founded in 1870 and named after Niram Withee, a Maine schoolteacher and Wisconsin politician. It became an incorporated village in 1901, and was the principal shipping point for D.J. Spaulding Mills through the Soo Line Railroad.

In 1893, drawn by Spaulding Company's offer of land for a church, a Danish Lutheran minister from Chicago, a follower of Grundtvig, moved with a few families into the town of Hixon, north of Withee, to form a Danish community and church. Other Danes joined them from around the state, and by 1896 the congregation included thirty families. The Danish language was spoken, and in 1913 the community even hired a teacher of Danish folk-dancing and gymnastics. Gradually the Danish community blended with the surrounding English speakers, but Nazareth Lutheran church remains.

Electricity became available in the village in 1902, provided by the Paul A. Paulsen mill. For most outside the village, it took another 35 years, with electric lines finally put up circa 1937 by the new Clark Electric Cooperative, funded by a loan from the New Deal Rural Electrification Administration.

Today, Withee is largely a farming community located one mile from the town of Owen. It includes one gas station, 5 churches, a post office and pharmacy, as well as a few smaller shops. Although the Village of Withee and the City of Owen are separate municipalities, they operate and communicate as one large community, even sharing the same elementary and high school, the Owen-Withee school district.

Geography
Withee is located at 44.955°N, -90.59889°W (44.955168, -90.598908).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.83 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 487 people, 232 households, and 131 families living in the village. The population density was 586.7 PD/sqmi. There were 254 housing units at an average density of 306.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.0% White, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.

There were 232 households, of which 23.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.8% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.5% were non-families. 37.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 2.76.

The median age in the village was 45.5 years. 21.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.9% were from 25 to 44; 31.4% were from 45 to 64; and 19.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 507 people, 213 households, and 142 families living in the village. The population density was 606.2 people per square mile (233.5/km2). There were 228 housing units at an average density of 272.1 per square mile (104.8/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.43% White, 0.39% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.20% from other races, and 0.79% from two or more races. 0.39% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 213 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.0% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $29,625, and the median income for a family was $38,542. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,874. About 3.8% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.

Notable person

 * Bruce F. Beilfuss, Chief Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court

title: Withee, Wisconsin


text:
Withee (town), Wisconsin

Withee is a town in Clark County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 885 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Lombard is located in the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 35.2 square miles (91.1 km2), of which 35.1 square miles (91.0 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2) (0.06%) is water.

History
The six mile square that would become the town of Withee was first surveyed in the summer of 1847 by a crew working for the U.S. government. Then in late 1853 another crew marked all the section corners in the township, walking through the woods and swamps, measuring with chain and compass. When done, the deputy surveyor filed this general description: "This Township contains numerous(?) Small Swamps and many of considerable extent most of which are Tamarac though some of them are Timbered with Spruce Alder and Black Ash most of which are unfit for cultivation The Swamps are situated mostly in the North part of the Township the Surface of the Township is mostly level Soil 2nd & 3rd rate in the South part of the Township it is generally good 2nd rate and generally well adapted for farming purposes The Timber on the South 1/2 of the Township is principally Linden White Pine & Sugar tree On the North 1/2 it is principally Hemlock & White Pine (the White Pine is of good quality) There are no Settlers in the Township."

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 885 people, 262 households, and 213 families residing in the town. The population density was 25.2 people per square mile (9.7/km2). There were 277 housing units at an average density of 7.9 per square mile (3.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.66% White, 0.11% Native American, 0.11% Asian, and 0.11% from two or more races. 0.11% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 262 households, of which 45.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.3% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.7% were non-families. 14.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.35 and the average family size was 3.79.

In the town, the population was 37.2% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $33,839, and the median income for a family was $36,607. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $18,056 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,826. About 12.4% of families and 15.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.6% of those under age 18 and 17.4% of those age 65 or over.

A large percentage of the population relies on farming or agriculture-related work. The surrounding community includes many Mennonite people, most of whom are farmers, but some own shops.

title: Withee (town), Wisconsin


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Arlington, Wisconsin

Arlington is a village in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 819 at the 2010 census. The village is located within the Town of Arlington. It is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Arlington was originally settled in 1838, and was platted in 1871.

Geography
Arlington is located at 43.33851°N, -89.37669°W (43.338506, -89.376695).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.01 sqmi, all of it land.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Arlington has a warm-summer humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Arlington was 103 F on July 5–7, 2012, while the coldest temperature recorded was -36 F on January 18, 1994.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 819 people, 317 households, and 233 families living in the village. The population density was 810.9 PD/sqmi. There were 330 housing units at an average density of 326.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.3% White, 1.2% African American, 0.5% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 317 households, of which 41.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.5% were non-families. 17.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the village was 32.1 years. 26.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 35.5% were from 25 to 44; 20.5% were from 45 to 64; and 9.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 484 people, 187 households, and 147 families living in the village. The population density was 730.1 people per square mile (283.1/km2). There were 196 housing units at an average density of 295.7 per square mile (114.7/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 99.59% White, 0.21% Black or African American and 0.21% Asian. 0.62% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 187 households, out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.9% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.9% were non-families. 17.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $51,750, and the median income for a family was $55,227. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $26,591 for females. The per capita income for the village was $21,270. About 0.8% of families and 2.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen or sixty-five or over.

Notable people

 * Hugh McFarlane, Wisconsin state representative
 * Charles R. Robertson, North Dakota politician
 * Vincent James Ryan, bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bismarck
 * Clarion A. Youmans, Wisconsin state senator

title: Arlington, Wisconsin


text:
Arlington (town), Wisconsin

Arlington is a town in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 848 at the 2000 census. The Village of Arlington is located within the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 35.3 square miles (91.3 km$2$), of which, 35.2 square miles (91.2 km$2$) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.1 km$2$) (0.14%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 848 people, 302 households, and 240 families residing in the town. The population density was 24.1 people per square mile (9.3/km$2$). There were 308 housing units at an average density of 8.7 per square mile (3.4/km$2$). The racial makeup of the town was 99.65% White, 0.12% Native American, and 0.24% from two or more races. 0.12% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 302 households, out of which 37.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.2% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.5% were non-families. 13.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 29.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $58,750, and the median income for a family was $61,111. Males had a median income of $35,357 versus $29,231 for females. The per capita income for the town was $23,880. About 2.4% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.6% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Robert Caldwell, farmer, businessman, and Wisconsin politician; born in the town

title: Arlington (town), Wisconsin


text:
Columbus (town), Wisconsin

Columbus is a town in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 711 at the 2000 census. The city of Columbus lies mostly with the town boundaries.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 31.9 square miles (82.6 km2), all of it land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 711 people, 236 households, and 193 families residing in the town. The population density was 22.3 people per square mile (8.6/km2). There were 241 housing units at an average density of 7.6 per square mile (2.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.45% White, 0.14% Black or African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.14% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. 0.98% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 236 households, out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.1% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.2% were non-families. 14.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.21.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 7% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 111 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $55,682, and the median income for a family was $57,386. Males had a median income of $36,042 versus $24,531 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,660. About 3% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.4% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * John Q. Adams, Wisconsin State Senator
 * Alfred Topliff, Wisconsin State Representative

title: Columbus (town), Wisconsin


text:
Columbus, Wisconsin

Columbus is a city in Columbia County, Wisconsin (mostly) and Dodge County, Wisconsin Counties in the south-central part of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 5,484 in the 2022 United States census. All of this population resided in the Columbia County portion of the city. Columbus is located about 28 mi northeast of Madison on the Crawfish River. The Columbia County portion of the city lies within the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area while the Dodge County portion is a part of the Milwaukee-Waukesha-Racine CSA. Nearly all of the city is located within the town of Columbus in Columbia County, though a small portion lies within the town of Elba in Dodge County.

History
H. A. Whitney, a Yankee peddler from Vermont, moved to Columbus in 1845 and constructed the first wood frame store building in the community on the land where the Whitney now stands. The building served as a combination store/tavern/rooming house and post office, with Whitney as the first postmaster. In 1857, the building burned down and was replaced by the current Whitney Hotel in 1858. This cream brick, Italianate-style hotel's third floor ballroom was heated by six wood-burning stoves. The local newspaper reported on a ball there in 1863, "if you ever hear of a ball by Fuller, ask no questions, but go at once, and enjoy yourselves, and for one night forget the 'fear of the draft'".

During the 1880s, The Whitney hosted traveling health practitioners whose expertise ranged from "delivering a 40-foot long tape worm" to a local couple to curing piles. Near the turn of the 20th century, the ballroom was turned into an apartment, and from then on served as commercial, professional, and apartment space.

In the 1950s, a restaurant and bar occupied the first floor of the building. From the 1960s to the present, a succession of owners occupied the building and maintenance was deferred. In the 1950s, the building fell into disrepair and as a result of its continued decline, faced demolition in 1990. In February 1991, Heartland Properties, Inc. helped local citizens create the Columbus Downtown Development Corporation (CDDC), which served as the developer to restore the Whitney. Today, the Whitney provides affordable housing for eight households and 1,570 square feet of downtown retail space for local businesses, including the Daily Citizen newspaper.

Geography
Columbus is located at 43.33722°N, -89.0225°W (43.337366, -89.022753).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.59 sqmi, of which, 4.55 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi is water.

Demographics
In 1900, 2,349 people lived in Columbus, Wisconsin; in 1910, there were 2,523 residents.

2020 census
As of the 2020 census, 5,540 people were living in Columbus, Wisconsin. The population density was 1,216.8 PD/sqmi. There were 2,444 housing units at an average density of 536.8 /sqmi. Ethnically, the population was 5.2% Hispanic or Latino of any race. When grouping both Hispanic and non-Hispanic people together by race, the city was 90.5% White, 1.5% Black or African American, 0.8% Asian, 0.1% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 5.4% from two or more races.

According to the American Community Survey estimates for 2016-2020, the median income for a household in the city was $65,029, and the median income for a family was $81,413. Male full-time workers had a median income of $54,328 versus $42,118 for female workers. The per capita income for the city was $33,946. About 3.3% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.9% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over. Of the population age 25 and over, 94.4% were high school graduates or higher and 36.1% had a bachelor's degree or higher.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,991 people, 2,123 households, and 1,336 families living in the city. The population density was 1185.5 PD/sqmi. There were 2,287 housing units at an average density of 543.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.7% White, 0.9% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 3.3% of the population.

There were 2,123 households, of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.1% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the city was 38.3 years. 24.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.7% were from 25 to 44; 27.2% were from 45 to 64; and 14.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,479 people, 1,843 households, and 1,194 families living in the city. The population density was 1,122.7 people per square mile (433.4/km2). There were 1,927 housing units at an average density of 483.0 per square mile (186.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.28% White, 0.36% Black or African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.29% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.98% of the population.

There were 1,843 households, out of which 32% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52% were married couples living together, 9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 91 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $42,667, and the median income for a family was $52,604. Males had a median income of $36,518 versus $22,891 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,435. About 3.7% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4% of those under age 18 and 11.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Columbus is served by the Columbus School District, which operates an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school:

 * Columbus Elementary School (K-2)
 * Columbus Intermediate School (3-5)
 * Columbus Middle School (6-8)
 * Columbus High School (9-12)

Other schools in Columbus:
 * St. Jerome Catholic School, Roman Catholic, grades K-8
 * Zion Lutheran School, WELS (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod), grades K-8
 * Wisconsin Academy, Seventh Day Adventist, grades 9-12

Rail
Columbus is served by two daily Amtrak trains, the Empire Builder a long distance train between Chicago and Portland and Seattle, and the Borealis a regional train that parallels the empire builder between Chicago and Saint Paul with an additional stop at Milwaukee General Mitchell. Both trains stop at the Columbus station. Freight railroad services are provided by the Soo Line Railroad, a legal U.S. alias of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Columbus has the distinction of hosting the primary Amtrak station for the Madison metro area.

Bus

Columbus is also served by Lamers Bus Service which provides a Connect to Madison, Wisconsin from Amtrak.

 * List of intercity bus stops in Wisconsin

Highways
Columbus is served by US 151. Columbus is almost halfway on the US 151 freeway/expressway between Madison and Fond du Lac. There are 3 exits on the freeway that serve Columbus. The exits are Wis 73/Business US 151 Park Ave (Exit 115), Wis 16/Wis 60 James St (Exit 118) and Wis 73/Business US 151 Ludington St (Exit 120). Columbus is also served by 4 state highways.
 * Wis 16 runs northwest towards Portage and east with Wis 60 for several miles before heading to Watertown.
 * Wis 60 heads west to Lodi and east to Hustiford.
 * Wis 73 runs south to Marshall and north to Randolph.
 * Wis 89 heads south to Waterloo and Fort Atkinson.
 * Business US 151 is cosigned with Wis 73 through Columbus.

Historic buildings

 * Adolphus and Sarah Ingalsbe House
 * Albert M. and Alice Bellack House
 * Amtrak station (1906)
 * Chapel Street Water Tower
 * Columbus City Hall
 * Columbus Fireman's Park Complex
 * Columbus Post Office
 * Columbus Public Library
 * E. Clarke and Julia Arnold House
 * F. A. Chadbourn House
 * Farmers and Merchants Union Bank
 * Frances Kurth Sharrow House
 * Fred and Lucia Farnham House
 * George Griswold House
 * Gov. James T. Lewis House
 * Holsten Family Farmstead
 * John A. and Maggie Jones House
 * Kurth Brewery
 * Reinhard and Amelia Schendel House
 * Whitney Hotel Building
 * Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church and Parsonage

Attractions

 * Christopher Columbus MuseumChristopher Columbus Museum Columbus Wisconsin1.jpg
 * Farmers and Merchants Union Bank, a "jewel box" bank building designed by architect Louis Sullivan

Events
The Redbud Festival is held in May around Mother's Day. Each year, the community crowns a prince and princess during the budding of the "Columbus Wisconsin Strain" of the redbud tree (Cercis canadensis). The festival includes brats, music, and trees in full bloom.

Movie set
Downtown Columbus was used to film several scenes for the 2009 Johnny Depp movie Public Enemies. The Farmers and Merchants Union Bank is featured in the film.

Notable people

 * Michael Adams, Wisconsin state representative and businessman
 * Charles L. Dering, Wisconsin State Senator
 * Elbert Dickason, founder of Columbus
 * Francis Fagan, Navy Cross recipient
 * Harmon J. Fisk, Wisconsin state representative
 * William M. Griswold, Wisconsin state senator
 * Joshua James Guppey, Union Army general
 * William Jones, Wisconsin state representative
 * Frank Lange, major league baseball player
 * James T. Lewis, governor of Wisconsin
 * Lewis Ludington, early settler of Columbus.
 * Heather Miller, Olympic athlete
 * Peter Morris, major league baseball player
 * William Penterman, Wisconsin state representative
 * Bob Poser, major league baseball player
 * Frederick J. Stare, nutritionist
 * Samuel R. Webster, Wisconsin state representative
 * Russel R. Weisensel, Wisconsin state representative
 * E. W. Ziebarth, radio broadcaster

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Neposedy

Neposedy (Непоседы; lit. 'Fidgets') is a children's music group formed in Moscow, Russia in 1991 by Elena Pindzhoyan and later supported by Yuri Nikolaev. Although starting out with a group of 15 children that rotated per performance, the group later did not have a fixed membership and hundreds of children have been estimated to have been part of Neposedy at some stage during its history.

History
Neposedy was founded by then 22-year-old Elena Pindzhoyan as a children's club at Moscow's Leningrad district's local Pioneers Palace, focusing on children's music. Initially, Neposedy was founded as Pindzhoyan's graduation project at the Moscow State Art and Cultural University. Among the first members of Neposedy were 3-year-old Anna Topalova and her older brother Vlad Topalov, Vsevolod Polishchuk, Yulya and Alyona Malinovskaya, Evgeniya Tremasova, Kseniya Tremasova, Mari Suare and Evgeniya Letichevskaya.

In 1992, the group received nationwide recognition as one of the regular and most successful participants in the television programme Morning Star. Not much later, Sergey Lazarev, Anastasiya Zadorozhnaya, Lena Katina and Julia Volkova started appearing as part the group as well. The group appeared regularly in Morning Star until 1997, as the group was likened by the show's host Yuri Nikolaev.

Since 2002, Neposedy also incorporated musical theatre for children into their studio. In 2006, the group released a CD titled We are 15 years!, a celebration of the group's 15 year anniversary, including a cover of Jessica Simpson's song "Irresistible".

In 2016, the group celebrated its 25th anniversary, giving a large concert. The concert was titled Nas ne dogonyat, after the epyonous t.A.T.u. single and was later broadcast by Channel One Russia. In this concert, several current and past Neposedy members appeared, including Volkova, Katina and Topalov.

Past members
Among its first members, Neposedy knew several young singers that later became successful artists in Russia. Julia Volkova and Lena Katina initially formed the duo t.A.T.u., receiving worldwide fame with singles as "All The Things She Said" and "Not Gonna Get Us". Vlad Topalov and Sergey Lazarev attained commercial success as part of Smash!!. Bulgarian-Russian singer Kristian Kostov has been part of Neposedy.

Discography

 * 1997: Pust' mirom pravit lyubov
 * 2001: 10 let - luchsheye
 * 2005: Vzroslyye i deti
 * 2006: Nam 15 let!

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Lodi (town), Wisconsin

Lodi is a town in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,282 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated communities of Harmony Grove and Okee are in the town and the census-designated place of Lake Wisconsin is partially in the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 28.9 square miles (74.8 km2), of which, 27.1 square miles (70.1 km2) is land and 1.8 square miles (4.7 km2) (6.27%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2882 people, 1,078 households, and 845 families residing in the town. The population density was 103.2 people per square mile (39.8/km2). There were 1,285 housing units at an average density of 47.5 per square mile (18.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.71% White, 0.14% Black or African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, and 0.47% from two or more races. 0.47% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,078 households, out of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.7% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.6% were non-families. 16.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $56,250, and the median income for a family was $60,288. Males had a median income of $39,129 versus $28,203 for females. The per capita income for the town was $23,900. About 1.2% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.3% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over.

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Lodi, Wisconsin

Lodi is a city in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,209 at the 2022 United States census. Lodi is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
The scenic Town of Lodi area had long been a home of Native Americans before the first settlers, Marston and George Bartholomew, arrived in 1845 and staked their claim. By 1846 a county government was established which created Pleasant Valley Precinct. The Town of Lodi was created in 1849. Isaac Palmer founded the village of Lodi in 1846 in what was then the Pleasant Valley Precinct of the Wisconsin Territory. He named it after Lodi, in Italy. Palmer chose this glaciated valley as the location for the village because of its water power potential. Spring Creek powered a sawmill that year and a grist mill followed in 1850.

Historic places

 * Frank T. and Polly Lewis House
 * Lodi School Hillside Improvement Site
 * Portage Street Historic District

Geography
Lodi is located at 43.31417°N, -89.53083°W (43.314296, −89.530994).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.77 sqmi, all of it land.

Spring Creek, which runs from the Lodi Marsh through downtown Lodi and empties into Lake Wisconsin, is a local spring-fed brown trout stream. Portions of the creek do not freeze over the winter and thus serve as host to brown trout and waterfowl, particularly mallards. Lodi has adopted a Spring Creek resident mallard, which the residents have named "Susie the Duck", as a mascot.

The city is completely surrounded by the town of Lodi.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,050 people, 1,224 households, and 796 families residing in the city. The population density was 1723.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,272 housing units at an average density of 718.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.3% White, 0.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.8% from other races, and 1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2% of the population.

There were 1,224 households, of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the city was 40.4 years. 26.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.3% were from 25 to 44; 27.2% were from 45 to 64; and 15.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,882 people, 1,141 households, and 745 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,008.6 people per square mile (778.1/km2). There were 1,199 housing units at an average density of 835.7 per square mile (323.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.27% White, 0.17% Black or African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.31% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. 1.01% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,141 households, out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $51,357, and the median income for a family was $57,763. Males had a median income of $37,049 versus $27,063 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,546. About 1.6% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.4% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.

In 2018, the median household income of Lodi residents was $72,944. Lodi households made slightly more than Shorewood households ($72,903) and Waukau households ($72,917). However, 7% of Lodi residents lived in poverty.

Susie the Duck
Susie the Duck has been the town's official mascot since 1948. On Wisconsin Highway 113 in downtown Lodi is a small creek-side park where visitors can buy dried corn from vending machines to feed the wild ducks. In this area is a small stone basket, inscribed with the name of former Lodi resident Engle Knerzer, and every year a duck builds a nest there. When the first mallard settled in that location in 1948, it was nicknamed "Susie" by the granddaughter of the police chief.

There is an annual "Susie the Duck Day" celebration, the highlight of which is the rubber duck race. Participants pay a fee for a small rubber duck. The thousands of ducks are then dumped into the creek where they "race" toward a finish line and prizes are awarded based on order of finish. The day's celebrations also include a parade, activities in Goeres Park, brat stands on Main Street and in Goeres Park, and a beer garden in the park.

Lodi Agricultural Fair
Lodi is one of three cities in Wisconsin to have its own fair. This free fair begins on the first Thursday of July and runs through Sunday. Exhibits include livestock judging, school artwork, baking contests, and local organization display booths. There are carnival rides and games. Attractions include tractor pulls, a demolition derby, a live music beer garden, and a high school alumni softball tournament. In 2015, the Lodi Agricultural Fair marked its 150th anniversary, which was celebrated by adding an additional day onto the event.

Ice Age Trail
A portion of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail runs through Lodi. The longest section of the trail in the area is about 6.2 miles. It begins at the Robertson Trailhead, south of Lodi on Lodi-Springfield Road off of Hwy. 60 West. Several other segments of the trail are located in or near Lodi, including a 1.3-mile segment on the corner of Lovering and Highway J and a 21-mile section north of the Colsac III Ferry on Lake Wisconsin.

Major highways

 * Wisconsin Highway 60 - heads west to Prairie du Sac and Sauk City; east to I-39/90/94, Arlington, and Columbus
 * Wisconsin Highway 113 - heads south to Dane and Waunakee; north to Lake Wisconsin, the Merrimac Ferry, and Baraboo. Serves as the city's Main Street.

Airport
The Lodi Lakeland Airport (FAA ID 9WN5) is a publicly owned general aviation airport 1 mi north of the city center. The airport is owned by the town of Lodi and operated by a local organization.

Railroad
A Wisconsin and Southern (reporting mark WSOR) railroad line runs through town en route north to Baraboo and Reedsburg and south to Dane, Waunakee, and Madison.

This section of railroad was formerly the CNW mainline, reached Lodi in 1872 and was fully completed in 1873, and linked Milwaukee and Fond Du Lac, with intercity travel provided in the towns in between by C&NW. Two sets of tracks were originally built, although only one remains today in most locations along this line. It was then briefly owned by Union Pacific Railroad after it merged with CNW in 1995, and a lease was signed in 1996 by Wisconsin and Southern for rights to this trackage included in a Madison-area ex-C&NW trackage deal. The line now runs through Lodi from Madison to Reedsburg, and trains that run along it are recognized as L463. Ex-Union Pacific and ex-Burlington Northern units that now belong to WSOR still occasionally run in the area, although most have been repainted.

During the line's early days, Lodi had a depot where trains could refill with water, fuel, receive and deport cargo and passengers, and send telegraphs. The depot and adjacent feed mill have long been demolished, but its foundation and platform still remains between the Church Street grade crossing and the Sauk Street grade crossing, and a barren lot remains where they once stood. The Lodi Canning Company is still capable of cargo shipments consisting mainly of canned vegetables and plant products. The plant's siding has been seen storing track maintenance equipment such as tamping machines and rolling stock.

Notable people

 * Arnie F. Betts, Wisconsin State Representative, lived in Lodi
 * William G. Bissell, Wisconsin State Senator, lived in Lodi
 * Robert Caldwell, Wisconsin state legislator, president of the village of Lodi
 * Joseph Detmer, athlete, lived in Lodi
 * William S. Dwinnell, former Minnesota State Senator, born in Lodi
 * Harold Groves, Wisconsin State legislator, born in Lodi
 * William P. Groves, Wisconsin State Representative, born in Lodi
 * Scott McCallum, former Governor of Wisconsin, lives in Lodi
 * Albert O'Connor, Medal of Honor recipient, lived in Lodi
 * Wesley L. Packard, former Wisconsin State Representative, mayor of Lodi
 * Keith Ripp, Wisconsin state legislator, lives in Lodi
 * Tracy Sachtjen, Olympic athlete, world champion curler, lives in Lodi
 * Tom Wopat, actor on The Dukes of Hazzard, was born in Lodi

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Randolph (town), Wisconsin

Randolph is a town in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 699 at the 2000 census. The Village of Randolph lies to the southeast of the town and only a tiny portion of the village is within the town. The unincorporated community of East Friesland is located in the town. The unincorporated community of Ingle is also partially located in the town.

History
The town was incorporated in 1870.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 35.1 square miles (91 km2), of which, 35.1 square miles (91 km2) of it is land and 0.03% is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 699 people, 228 households, and 194 families residing in the town. The population density was 19.9 people per square mile (7.7/km2). There were 240 housing units at an average density of 6.8 per square mile (2.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.42% White, 0.14% Black or African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 2% from other races. 2.43% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 228 households, out of which 41.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.9% were married couples living together, 3.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.5% were non-families. 11.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.07 and the average family size was 3.33.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 32.9% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 13% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $45,000. Males had a median income of $32,917 versus $23,194 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,670. About 5.9% of families and 9.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14% of those under age 18 and 7% of those age 65 or over.

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Randolph, Wisconsin

Randolph is a village in Columbia and Dodge Counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 1,811 at the 2010 census. Of this, 1,339 were in Dodge County, and 472 were in Columbia County. The village is located at the southeast corner of the Town of Randolph in Columbia County, although only a tiny portion of the village lies within the town. Most of the village lies within the Town of Westford in Dodge County. Small portions also lie within the Town of Fox Lake (also in Dodge County) to the north and the Town of Courtland in Columbia County.

The Dodge County portion of Randolph is part of the Beaver Dam Micropolitan Area, while the Columbia County portion is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.23 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,811 people, 674 households, and 443 families living in the village. The population density was 1472.4 PD/sqmi. There were 728 housing units at an average density of 591.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.7% White, 0.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 1.5% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 4.7% of the population.

There were 674 households, of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.3% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.12.

The median age in the village was 39.3 years. 27.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.9% were from 25 to 44; 22.5% were from 45 to 64; and 20.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.3% male and 52.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,869 people, 698 households, and 483 families living in the village. The population density was 1,750.3 people per square mile (674.4/km2). There were 752 housing units at an average density of 704.2 per square mile (271.4/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.77% White, 0.11% Black or African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.27% from other races, and 0.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.44% of the population.

There were 698 households, out of which 35% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.7% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.7% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 20.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $39,620, and the median income for a family was $47,847. Males had a median income of $34,671 versus $23,424 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,517. About 3.6% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.4% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education

 * Randolph High School is the area public high school.

Notable people

 * Jack Horkheimer, astronomer, television host
 * Joseph Kerr, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Burton A. Scott, Chief Judge of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals
 * Greg Stiemsma, basketball player
 * Byron F. Wackett, Wisconsin State Representative

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Wyocena, Wisconsin

Wyocena is a village in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 768 at the 2010 census. The village is located within the Town of Wyocena. It is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
A tornado struck the village on April 25, 2008, destroying several homes.

Geography
Wyocena is located at 43.49417°N, -89.30917°W (43.494319, -89.309191).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.55 sqmi, of which, 1.42 sqmi is land and 0.13 sqmi is water.

Highways
Wyocena is served by Wis 16 and Wis 22. Wis 16 heads east to Columbus and west to Poynette and Portage. Wis 22 heads north to Pardeeville and Montello and south to US Route 51 at North Leeds. Wis 22 South is the most direct way to get to Madison via US 51 South.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 768 people, 271 households, and 170 families living in the village. The population density was 540.8 PD/sqmi. There were 296 housing units at an average density of 208.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.3% White, 0.1% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2% of the population.

There were 271 households, of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.3% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the village was 43.5 years. 20.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.1% were from 25 to 44; 23.3% were from 45 to 64; and 25.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 46.5% male and 53.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 668 people, 226 households, and 145 families living in the village. The population density was 466.3 people per square mile (180.4/km2). There were 241 housing units at an average density of 168.2 per square mile (65.1/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.9% White, 0.15% Black or African American, 0.15% Native American, 1.35% Asian, 0.15% from other races, and 0.3% from two or more races. 1.2% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 226 households, out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.8% were non-families. 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 19.5% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 28.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 92 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $42,857, and the median income for a family was $50,875. Males had a median income of $35,417 versus $24,464 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,430. About 2.8% of families and 5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Lynn N. Coapman, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Edgar S. Coolidge, Vermont State Representative
 * Russel C. Falconer, Wisconsin State Senator
 * Glenn M. Wise, Wisconsin Secretary of State

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Wyocena (town), Wisconsin

Wyocena is a town in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 619 at the 2000 Census. The Village of Wyocena is located within the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 37 square miles (96 km2), of which, 36.2 square miles (93.8 km2) is land and 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2) (2.21%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,543 people, 614 households, and 480 families residing in the town. The population density was 42.6 people per square mile (16.4/km2). There were 714 housing units at an average density of 19.7 per square mile (7.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.44% White, 0.39% Black or African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 0.32% from other races, and 0.58% from two or more races. 0.91% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 614 households, out of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.6% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.8% were non-families. 18.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.3% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 28.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $45,150, and the median income for a family was $49,792. Males had a median income of $37,619 versus $23,945 for females. The per capita income for the town was $23,424. About 1.2% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.2% of those under age 18 and 2% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Hiram W. Roblier (1823–1897), farmer, businessman, and Wisconsin State Representative; served as chairman of the Wyocena Town Board

title: Wyocena (town), Wisconsin


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Eastman, Wisconsin

Eastman is a village in Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 428 at the 2010 census. The village is located within the Town of Eastman.

Geography
Eastman is located at 43.16361°N, -91.01917°W (43.163664, -91.019442).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 3.61 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 428 people, 168 households, and 117 families living in the village. The population density was 118.6 PD/sqmi. There were 179 housing units at an average density of 49.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.8% White and 1.2% from two or more races.

There were 168 households, of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.4% were non-families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.13.

The median age in the village was 37.8 years. 25.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 27.2% were from 45 to 64; and 13.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 437 people, 163 households, and 109 families living in the village. The population density was 122.2 people per square mile (47.1/km2). There were 170 housing units at an average density of 47.5 per square mile (18.3/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.25% White, 0.23% Native American, 0.23% Asian, and 2.29% from two or more races. 1.83% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 163 households, out of which 37.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were married couples living together, 0.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.1% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.43.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 31.8% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $32,321, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $29,583 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $12,922. About 5.7% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.8% of those under age 18 and 20.6% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Barbara Bedford, actress featured in films from 1920 to 1945, was born in Eastman.

title: Eastman, Wisconsin


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Eastman (town), Wisconsin

Eastman is a town in Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 790 at the 2000 census. The village of Eastman and the unincorporated community of Charme are located within the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 72.6 square miles (188.0 km2), of which, 71.5 square miles (185.1 km2) of it is land and 1.1 square miles (3.0 km2) of it (1.57%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 790 people, 287 households, and 225 families residing in the town. The population density was 11.1 people per square mile (4.3/km2). There were 475 housing units at an average density of 6.6 per square mile (2.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.37% White, 0.13% Black or African American, 0.13% Native American, and 0.38% from two or more races. 0.25% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 287 households, out of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.0% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.3% were non-families. 18.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.5% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $38,750, and the median income for a family was $46,094. Males had a median income of $31,667 versus $21,080 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,317. About 4.8% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.8% of those under age 18 and 17.0% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Zenas Beach, farmer, soldier, and Wisconsin state legislator, lived in the town

title: Eastman (town), Wisconsin


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Prairie du Chien (town), Wisconsin

Prairie du Chien is a town in Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 957 at the 2020 census. The City of Prairie du Chien is located partially within the town. The unincorporated community of White Corners is also located in the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 36.3 square miles (94.1 km2), of which 33.6 sqmi is land and 2.8 sqmi is water. The total area is 7.62% water.

Demographics
At the 2020 census, there were 957 people, 382 households and 245 families residing in the town. The population density was 28.5 /sqmi. There were 781 housing units at an average density of 23.2 /sqmi. The racial make-up of the town was 97.01% White, 0.1% Black or African American, 0.0% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.21% from other races and 4.18% from two or more races. 1.57% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 382 households, of which 18.06% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 17% had a female householder with no spouse present, and 24.6% had a male householder with no spouse present. 35.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 22.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.88.

19.9% of the population were under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 13% from 25 to 44, 35.5% from 45 to 64, and 25.8% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.1 males.

The median household income was $56,250 and the median family income was $81,771. The per capita income was $33,629. 13.7% of the population and 6.2% of families were below the poverty line. 24.1% of those under the age of 18 and 11.3% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

title: Prairie du Chien (town), Wisconsin