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Janesville, Wisconsin

Janesville is a city in and the county seat of Rock County, Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 65,615, making it the tenth-most populous city in Wisconsin. It is a principal municipality of the Janesville–Beloit metropolitan statistical area, which consists of all of Rock County and is included in the greater Madison–Janesville–Beloit combined statistical area.

History
The area that became Janesville was the site of a Ho-Chunk village named Įnį poroporo (Round Rock) up to the time of Euro-American settlement. In the 1825 Treaty of Prairie du Chien, the United States recognized the portion of the present city that lies west of the Rock River as Ho-Chunk territory, while the area east of the river was recognized as Potawatomi land. Following the Indian Removal Act of 1830 and the Black Hawk War of 1832, both nations were forced to surrender this land to the United States.

American settlers John Inman, George Follmer, Joshua Holmes, and William Holmes Jr. built a crude log cabin in the region in 1835. Later that year, one key settler, Henry F. Janes, a native of Virginia who was a self-proclaimed woodsman and early city planner, arrived in what is now Rock County. Janes initially wanted to name the budding village "Blackhawk," after the famous Sauk leader, Chief Black Hawk, but was turned down by Post Office officials. After some discussion, it was settled that the town would be named after Janes himself and thus, in 1835, Janesville was founded. Despite being named after a Virginian, Janesville was founded by old stock Yankee immigrants, descended from the English Puritans who settled New England in the 1600s. The completion of the Erie Canal caused a surge in New Englander immigration to what was then the Northwest Territory. Some of them were from upstate New York, and had parents who had moved to that region from New England shortly after the Revolutionary War. New Englanders, and New England transplants from upstate New York, were the vast majority of Janesville's inhabitants during the first several decades of its history. Land surveys encouraged pioneers to settle in the area among the abundance of fertile farmland and woodlands. Many of these early settlers established farms and began cultivating wheat and other grains.

Some of the key settlers hailed from the burned-over district of western New York State, (an area notable for being a part of the Christian revival movement known as the Second Great Awakening). Some of those in that revival movement were also active in the abolitionist and women's rights movements. One of the settlers in Janesville was William Tallman, who hailed from Rome, New York. Tallman came to the area in 1850 and bought up large tracts of land in hopes of inspiring his fellow New Yorkers to settle in the fertile Rock County. He established himself as one of the most influential and affluent members of the budding Janesville populace. He was passionate about the call for abolition and became a supporter of the Republican Party. One of the crowning moments in Tallman's life was when he convinced the up-and-coming Illinois Republican, Abraham Lincoln, to speak in Janesville in 1859. The Tallman house is now a historical landmark, and best known as "The place where Abraham Lincoln slept." As the population grew in the Janesville area, several new industries began cropping up along the Rock River, including flour and lumber mills. The first dam was built in 1844.

Janesville was very active during the Civil War. Local farms sold grains to the Union army, and Rock County was one of the counties in Wisconsin with the highest number of men enlisted. Thomas H. Ruger, of Janesville, served in the war, along with his brothers, Edward, William, and Henry, and he rose to the rank of brigadier general. Ruger later served as military governor of Georgia, and commandant of West Point. He is memorialized at Fort Ruger in Diamond Head, Hawaii.

After the Civil War, Janesville's agriculture continued to surge and a greater demand for new farming technology led to the development of several foundries and farm machine manufacturers in the area, including the Janesville Machine Company, and the Rock River Iron Works. With the boom in the farm service sector and establishment of a rail system, Janesville soon began to ship goods to and from prominent eastern cities, including New York, Boston, and Philadelphia. After decades of rigorous grain farming, the soil quality around Janesville began to degrade. Farmers responded to this by planting tobacco, which became one of the most profitable and prolific crops grown in Wisconsin during the late 19th century.

Another development during the mid-19th century was the establishment of a women's rights movement in Janesville. The movement was founded in the 1850s and continued after the Civil War. One of the key focuses of the group during the 1870s was the Temperance movement.

In the late 1880s, German immigrants began to arrive in Janesville in large numbers (making up less than 5% of the town before this time). They were the largest non-English-speaking group to settle there. Unlike in some other areas, in Janesville, they experienced virtually no hostility or xenophobia. Janesville's founding English-Puritan-descended Yankee population welcomed them with open arms, with many writing back to relatives in Germany enthusiastically. This led to chain migration which increased the German population of the town. Only one German-language newspaper was founded in the town; it was known as The Janesville Journal, and began in 1889, printing for only a few years.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Milwaukee Road and Chicago and North Western railroads had freight and passenger rail connections to the city. Passenger rail service continued until 1971.

One of the key developments in Janesville's history was the establishment of a General Motors plant in 1919. The plant was initially established to produce Samson tractors, a company acquired by GM co-founder William C. Durant. Durant was encouraged by Joseph Craig, the president of Janesville Machine, to build a plant to produce the Samson tractors in Janesville, to which Durant agreed. In the years following World War I, the demand for tractors plummeted and the plant shifted its focus to the production of automobiles.

One of the most prominent turns of the century figures in Janesville was George Parker, who developed new pen technologies and styles and eventually established the Parker Pen Company. His developments included the "lucky curve" ink feed system and the "trench pen"—a pen commissioned by the U.S. Army for use in World War I. Parker designed and established a headquarters and factory in downtown Janesville. The Parker Pen Company was handed down to George's son, Ken, who developed the revolutionary "Parker 51" in the 1940s. A Parker pen was used by Dwight D. Eisenhower to sign Germany's Armistice agreement to end World War II in Europe, and subsequently General Douglas MacArthur used his 20-year-old Parker Duofold in the signing of Japan's surrender at the end of the War in the Pacific. The Parker Pen Company was one of the top employers in the area for over 70 years. The company was eventually sold off in a leveraged buyout in the 1980s.

Another important figure in Janesville's history was John Nolen, who was hired by the city in 1919. Nolen was a city planner who saw the Rock River as a focal point for community and park development. His park planning established Janesville as the "City of Parks."

Janesville was the site of the first Wisconsin State Fair in 1851, attended by approximately 10,000 people.

A tree that once stood in downtown Courthouse Park was the site of a lynch mob that, on their second attempt, having been rebuffed by an opposing crowd the day before, hanged a convicted murderer in 1859. Janesville had a "Peace Park" with a playground and a peace pole, which when constructed was the tallest in the world and is now the second tallest.

Janesville developed its first flag in 2015 in a design contest held in Janesville's schools. The flag represents the community's past, present, and future, with 1853 representing the year Janesville was incorporated, four stars symbolizing the city's four original wards, a green background standing for the community's agricultural industry, and black representing both the rich soil for which Janesville is known, and the smoke that billowed from smokestacks as the community developed a manufacturing economy. The tree in the center is the city's logo, representing Janesville's slogan, "Wisconsin’s Park Place."

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 34.76 sqmi, of which 34.16 sqmi is land and 0.6 sqmi is water. The city is divided by the Rock River. Elevation is 837 ft, or 255 m.

Climate
Like the rest of Wisconsin, the climate is humid continental, but its location is in the transition from warm to warm summers in the eastern and northern part of the state. Nowadays the city is the first choice, i.e. Dfa for Köppen classification where the hot season may not be so comfortable at times, although surges in the outskirts without UHI are in the Dfb zone. The city is at 5a / 5b in the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, the population was 65,615. The population density was 1,920.8 PD/sqmi. There were 28,430 housing units at an average density of 832.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 84.8% White, 3.3% Black or African American, 1.7% Asian, 0.4% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.9% from other races, and 6.8% from two or more races. Ethnically, the population was 7.2% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

According to the American Community Survey estimates for 2016–2020, the median income for a household in the city was $55,914, and the median income for a family was $70,805. Male full-time workers had a median income of $50,034 versus $41,998 for female workers. The per capita income for the city was $30,041. About 8.1% of families and 11.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.9% of those under age 18 and 13.3% of those age 65 or over. Of the population age 25 and over, 93.1% were high school graduates or higher and 25.2% had a bachelor's degree or higher.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 63,575 residents, 25,828 occupied housing units, and 16,718 families in the city. The population density was 1,877.6 people per square mile (834.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.7% White, 2.6% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 2.0% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. 5.4% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 25,828 households, 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living in them, 46.6% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.3% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, with 10.6% individuals aged 65 years or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.8% under the age of 18, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.1 years.

Religion

There are four Roman Catholic parishes in Janesville, all part of the Diocese of Madison. The oldest is St. Patrick's, established in a log chapel in 1844 when there were only six Catholic families in Janesville. A priest arrived in March 1845 and celebrated Mass. St. Patrick's present church was built of cream-colored brick in 1863 and is located at 315 Cherry Street. Located on a hill near the center of town, the architecturally prominent Nativity of Mary church (St. Mary's) was organized in 1876 by German immigrants who wanted a parish of their own. The present red brick structure was completed in 1902. The remaining two Janesville parishes are St. John Vianney, located on East Racine Street, and St. William on the near west side.

The city is also home to other Christian churches including Lutheran, Methodist, Episcopalian, Baptist, and others. The First Baptist Church of Janesville was organized October 13, 1844, and founded by the Rev. Jeremiah Murphy. The Seventh Day Baptist General Conference has its offices in Janesville; the denomination's nearest church is in nearby Milton. All Saints Anglican Catholic Church a part of the continuing Anglican movement, is located in a historic church near downtown that was built by German Lutherans in the 1880s.

There are four cemeteries in Janesville: Oakhill, a municipal cemetery, Mount Olivet, a Roman Catholic cemetery, Dillenbeck Cemetery, and Milton Lawns, a non-demominational private cemetery.

The Gideon Bible organization was founded at the Janesville YMCA in 1899 by Janesville resident John H. Nicholson and a Beloit man after they had shared a Boscobel hotel room.

Janesville has a mosque.

Economy
Businesses headquartered in Janesville include Impact Confections, a candy maker; Blain's Farm and Fleet, a four-state retail chain; Woodman's Food Market, a regional supermarket chain that built its first store in Janesville; Swing'n'Slide, a maker of wood-and-plastic playground equipment; Hufcor (formerly Hough Shade Company), a manufacturer of room dividers that markets internationally; and Gray's Brewing, maker of boutique beers and soft drinks.

From 1919 until 2008, Janesville was the site of the Janesville GM Assembly Plant. Begun in 1919, when GM bought the Janesville Machine Company and merged it with the Samson Tractor Company, the Janesville plant was the oldest General Motors plant in North America prior to its closing. It assembled light-duty trucks and sport utility vehicles, which declined in popularity as gasoline prices increased. The plant closed in December, 2008. Production of General Motors sport-utility vehicles ended on December 23 and the remaining medium-duty Isuzu assembly line ended operations on April 23, 2009. The Parker Pen Company was founded in Janesville. At one time its factory was the largest writing instrument plant in the world. The company later purchased Manpower, Inc., but eventually sold the pen business to Gillette, which closed the factory in 2000. The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company was founded in Janesville in 1857 but moved to Milwaukee two years later.

The Janesville Mall redeveloped in the late 1990s, and in 1998 Pine Tree Plaza opened. In November 2006, a Walmart Supercenter and a Sam's Club opened after a period of controversy.

The site of the former Janesville Oasis, known for Bessie, a large fiberglass cow at its entrance, began redevelopment in 2007; the anchor tenant is a Super Menards. Bessie the cow was spared by popular demand.

Largest employers
As of 2015, the largest employers in the city were:

 * Mercy Health System
 * Janesville School District
 * Rock County
 * Blackhawk Technical College
 * Data Dimensions Corporation
 * Seneca Foods
 * City of Janesville
 * Prent Corporation
 * Blain Supply/Blain's Farm & Fleet
 * SSI Technologies, Inc.
 * J. P. Cullen and Sons
 * Dean Clinic – Janesville East
 * Lemans Corporation
 * St. Mary's Janesville Hospital
 * Bliss Communications
 * Chambers & Owen
 * Simmons
 * Hufcor
 * Amtec Corporation
 * W.W. Grainger, Inc

National Register of Historic Places

The 1857 Lincoln-Tallman House, which models the Italian Villa-style architecture, is one of 34 sites on the Register. Abraham Lincoln slept there for two nights. The Columbus Circle neighborhood became Janesville's tenth historic district in 2005.

The old Janesville Public Library, located at 64 S. Main Street, was designed by J.T.W. Jennings, and opened to the public in 1903. It is described, in the NRHP Nominating Form, as "among the best Neoclassical Carnegie libraries in the state." The Courthouse Hill Historic District was added in 1986. In 1976, the Lappin-Hayes Block, once the site of the cabin belonging to Henry Janes, was added. The Lovejoy and Merrill-Nowlan Houses, the residences of two Janesville Mayors, including Allen P. Lovejoy, were added in 1980. During the following year, the Janesville Public Library building became part of the list. The Frances Willard Schoolhouse, partially built by Josiah Willard and named after his daughter, Frances, was added in 1977. The South Main Street Historic District joined the list in 1990 and the Jefferson Avenue Historic District was included in 2006. In 2008, the John H. Jones House was listed.

Hedberg Public Library

The library began in 1865 as a privately supported reading room for the Young Men's Library Association. It became a public library in 1884, and was housed in rented quarters. In 1903, a new building was constructed with $30,000 from Andrew Carnegie and other donors, and $3,000 from the city. In 1968, a new library was built. In 1996, the library was renovated and renamed Hedberg Public Library. The library is part of the Arrowhead Library System.

Sports
In fall 2009, Janesville became home to the Janesville Jets, an expansion team in the North American Hockey League, with games played at the Janesville Ice Arena. The Janesville Cubs, a minor league baseball team affiliated with the Chicago Cubs, was based in Janesville from 1941 to 1942 and 1946 to 1953. They were called the Bears in 1946.

Parks and recreation
Janesville is known as "Wisconsin's Park Place". Its 2590 acre park system includes 64 improved parks, as well as boat launches, golf courses, and nature trails. This is one of the highest acreages per capita in Wisconsin.

Janesville has a public, internationally themed botanical garden, Rotary Gardens, that was created from an abandoned sand pit.

Traxler Park is home to the Rock Aqua Jays, a water ski team. The RAJ's are the most successful water ski show team in the world with 62 total tournament victories including 19 U.S. National Championships. The team originated and regularly hosts the National Show Ski Championships, and was the host of the first ever World Water Ski Show championship, with teams competing from Australia, Belgium, Canada, and China. Traxler Park is also the site of the city's annual Fourth of July festivities.

Other major parks include Riverside Park, a recreational park along the Rock River including a golf course and a segment of the Ice Age Trail; Rockport Park, largely undeveloped, including the municipal swimming pool and Peace Park; Monterey Park, including the Big Rock, an early natural landmark signaling a good ford of the Rock River (and the namesake of the county, but not the river), as well as a sports stadium used by the school system; Lustig Park, used for a disc golf course; and Palmer Park, which includes a 9-hole golf course and CAMDEN Playground (an accessible play area, considered the largest accessible/integrated playground in the world and the most accessible/integrated playground). Most of the hiking and biking trails in the city are connected to the Ice Age Trail, which will eventually connect to the west with the Sugar River State Trail, north to Milton and Fort Atkinson and east to the Kettle Moraine State Forest.

Janesville also has a nearly 500-acre greenbelt system to provide areas for surface water runoff and habitat for a diversity of plants and animals.

Government

Janesville has had a city manager-council form of government since 1923. The city council consists of seven members, elected at large for two-year terms. The current city council is comprised by: Paul Benson (president), David Marshick (vp), Paul Williams, Aaron Burdick, Michael Jackson, Richard Neeno and Heather Miller.

Janesville is represented by Stephen Nass (R) and Janis Ringhand (D) in the Wisconsin State Senate, and Amy Loudenbeck (R) and Sue Conley (D) in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Bryan Steil (R) represents the city in the United States House of Representatives, and Ron Johnson (R) and Tammy Baldwin (D) in the United States Senate.

Education

The School District of Janesville has twelve elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, and five charter schools. In addition, there are seven parochial elementary and middle schools and one parochial high school.

The Wisconsin School for the Blind and Visually Impaired has been located in Janesville since 1849 and state-run since 1850. A two-year community college, the University of Wisconsin–Rock County, located on the southwest side of Janesville, is part of the University of Wisconsin System. A two-year technical college, Blackhawk Technical College, is located midway between Janesville and Beloit; Blackhawk also offers degree programs through Upper Iowa University.

Media
The Janesville Gazette, owned by Adams Publishing Group, is one of two daily newspapers in Rock County, Wisconsin, (the Beloit Daily News is the other), and serves a regional market stretching into Walworth County. Delavan-based Community Shoppers, Inc. publishes the bi-weekly Janesville Messenger.

Janesville has two television stations licensed to the city: Ion Television-affiliated WIFS (channel 57), which has its offices and transmitter in Madison and serves all of south-central Wisconsin, and W65EE (channel 65), a low-power translator station of the Trinity Broadcasting Network. Janesville is part of the Madison television market.

Janesville is home to three radio stations: news/talk WCLO (1230 AM), country WJVL (99.9 FM) and mainstream rock WWHG (105.9 FM), the latter of which is licensed to nearby Evansville and has studios in Janesville. All stations are owned by Big Radio. In addition, variety WADR-LP (103.5 FM), a low-powered station, also broadcasts to the city. Other radio stations serving the Janesville area include WFAW (940 AM), WBEL (1380 AM), WGEZ (1490 AM), WBKY (95.9 FM), WSLD (104.5 FM) and WSJY (107.3 FM).

Buses

Janesville operates a bus system, the Janesville Transit System (JTS), which also connects with neighboring Beloit and Beloit Transit. Van Galder Bus Company (a Coach USA company), based in Janesville, operates a regional bus service between Madison and downtown Chicago and Chicago O'Hare Airport. Additional services to Minneapolis, Milwaukee and Wausau are operated by Megabus and Wisconsin Coach Lines.

Major highways
Interstate 90/39 passes through Janesville, as does U.S. Hwy 14 and 51 and state Hwy 26 and 11.

Airport
Janesville is served by Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport (KJVL), which provides general aviation and air cargo services. The closest airports with commercial air service are Dane County Regional Airport in Madison and Chicago Rockford International Airport in Rockford, Illinois.

Rail
The city is served by three freight railroads: Union Pacific, which has two daily freight trains between Janesville and Chicago; the Wisconsin and Southern Railroad, a regional carrier that provides freight service to cities throughout southern Wisconsin; and the Iowa, Chicago and Eastern Railroad, a subsidiary of the Canadian Pacific Railway, that operates a weekly train to Chicago.

Janesville was previously served by Amtrak via the Lake Country Limited route in the early 2000s. The nearest passenger rail is available via the Metra Union Pacific Northwest Line at Harvard, IL 30 miles to the southeast with commuter rail service to Chicago Ogilvie Transportation Center.

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Milton, Rock County, Wisconsin

Milton is a town in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,100 at the 2020 census. The City of Milton is within the town, although it is politically independent. The unincorporated communities of Charlie Bluff, Coopers Shores, Mallwood, and Maple Beach are located in the town. The unincorporated communities of Koshkonong and Newville are also partially in the town.

History
The town of Milton was named for John Milton, an English poet.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 33.0 square miles (85.5 km2), of which, 31.3 square miles (81.2 km2) of it is land and 1.6 square miles (4.3 km2) of it (5.00%) is water.

Demographics
At the 2000 census, there were 2,844 people, 1,061 households and 812 families residing in the town. The population density was 90.7 people per square mile (35.0/km2). There were 1,277 housing units at an average density of 40.7 per square mile (15.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.07% White, 0.18% Black or African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.42% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. 1.16% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,061 households, of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.8% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.4% were non-families. 17.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.04.

Age distribution was 26.3% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.8 males.

The median household income was $60,151, and the median family income was $64,536. Males had a median income of $46,654 versus $26,742 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,982. About 2.7% of families and 3.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.3% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over.

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Milton, Wisconsin

Milton is a city in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 5,716 at the 2020 census.

History

The city was formed as a result of the 1967 merger of the villages of Milton and Milton Junction. In November of that year, ballots were cast by 1,093 voters from both villages (Milton: 515 to 47 in favor of the merge; Milton Junction: 322 to 201 in favor of the merge), and the referendum to merge the two was approved by 77%.

Originally named Prairie du Lac, Milton was settled in 1838 by Joseph Goodrich, who came from Alfred, New York with his family to the locality for religious and educational reasons. As soon as he moved he organized a Seventh Day Baptist Church in November 1840, and in 1844 a school that would later become a college. He also built an inn, a Milton House, without crossing two trade routes.

The Milton House is today one of the oldest poured grout structures in the United States. A noted abolitionist, Goodrich is known to have helped fugitive slaves escape to freedom via the Underground Railroad.

It is believed that Milton is named after poet John Milton, author of "Paradise Lost," after a settler remarked that the town was his "Paradise Regained" after leaving his previous home, which he thought of as a paradise lost.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.54 sqmi, of which, 3.53 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 5,546 people, 2,231 households, and 1,499 families residing in the city. The population density was 1571.1 PD/sqmi. There were 2,382 housing units at an average density of 674.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.0% White, 0.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.4% of the population.

There were 2,231 households, of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.8% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the city was 35.8 years. 26.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.3% were from 25 to 44; 25.1% were from 45 to 64, and 12.5% 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 5,132 people, 2,034 households, and 1,383 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,587.8 people per square mile (613.5/km2). There were 2,129 housing units at an average density of 658.7 per square mile (254.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.07% White, 0.18% Black or African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.49% from other races, and 0.82% from two or more races. 0.92% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 2,034 households, out of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $43,201, and the median income for a family was $52,384. Males had a median income of $39,392 versus $22,866 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,058. About 3.3% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.1% of those under age 18 and 13.4% of those aged 65 or over.

Religion
The Seventh Day Baptist Church in Milton, built in 1934, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in August 2016.

Government
Milton has a mayor-council form of government. The mayor is the chief executive, elected for a term of two years. The current mayor is Anissa Welch, first elected in April 2015 and now serving her fourth term.

Legislative representation
Following the 2022 redistricting, the city of Milton falls within Wisconsin's 33rd Assembly district and the 11th State Senate district.

Under the previous district plan, Milton was part of the 43rd Assembly district and 15th State Senate district. Under both the 2011 and 2022 congressional district plans, Milton was part of the 1st congressional district.

Economy
Milton is the site of a $70 million ethanol plant built by United Cooperative. A Cargill animal nutrition plant is located in Milton, with a 170-foot (52 m) grain elevator.

Education
Milton Schools include Milton High School, Milton Middle School, Northside Intermediate School, Milton East Elementary, Milton West Elementary, Consolidated Elementary, Harmony School, and Blackhawk Tech which was MECAS (Milton Edgerton Clinton Alternative School).

The former Milton College started operating in 1844, being incorporated into the Wisconsin legislature in 1848 as Academy DuLac, offering high school courses concurrently with higher education. The academy progressed to the point of becoming a college in 1867. The college had clear connections with the US's Seventh Day Baptist church, which offered them operational support. Milton native Albert Whitford, a graduate of the college, became a leading astronomer. Another alumnus, Dave Krieg, was an All-Pro quarterback with the Seattle Seahawks.

The city is increasingly tied to Janesville, its larger neighbor to the south, and parts of Janesville are now within the Milton School District as that city expands to the north and east. Students who go to Milton may live in several other districts surrounding Milton, such as Janesville and Harmony district.

Notable people

 * James C. Bartholf, Wisconsin editor and politician
 * Rush Bullis, Wisconsin legislator and farmer, born in Milton Junction
 * Solomon C. Carr, Wisconsin farmer and politician, lived in Milton Junction
 * Willis Cole, professional baseball player
 * Leo Crowley, head of the Foreign Economic Administration
 * Ludwig Kumlien, ornithologist
 * John T. Manske, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Mark Neumann, U.S. Representative
 * Alexander Paul, Wisconsin legislator and politician, born in Milton Junction
 * Merritt Clarke Ring, lawyer and politician
 * David Rubitsky, World War II veteran
 * Mike Saunders, professional football player
 * Bill Shadel, CBS radio and TV news anchor
 * Don Vruwink Wisconsin educator and politician
 * Albert Whitford, astronomer, for whom the asteroid 2301 Whitford is named
 * William Clarke Whitford, educator

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Hawkins (town), Wisconsin

Hawkins is a town in Rusk County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 170 at the 2000 census. The Village of Hawkins is located within the town.

History
The town was most likely named for Marsh P. Hawkins, who was the secretary and treasurer of the Minneapolis & St. Louis division of the Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad in the 1880s.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 45.8 square miles (118.5 km2), of which 45.6 square miles (118.2 km2) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.3 km2) (0.28%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 170 people, 66 households, and 54 families residing in the town. The population density was 3.7 people per square mile (1.4/km2). There were 97 housing units at an average density of 2.1 per square mile (0.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 100.00% White. 1.76% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 66 households, out of which 25.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.7% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.7% were non-families. 13.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% 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 2.76.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 19.4% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 16.5% from 25 to 44, 34.1% from 45 to 64, and 20.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 120.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $33,125, and the median income for a family was $33,750. Males had a median income of $26,875 versus $19,167 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,766. About 8.9% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.3% of those under the age of 18 and 10.0% of those 65 or over.

title: Hawkins (town), Wisconsin


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Hawkins, Wisconsin

Hawkins is a village in Rusk County in north-central Wisconsin, United States. The population was 305 at the 2010 census. The village is located within the Town of Hawkins.

History
Before the railroad came, the area around Hawkins was forested, cut by Main Creek and its tributaries, with swamp in the lowlands along those branches. In 1884 the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railroad (the Soo Line) built its line through the area, aiming to connect the grain of the Twin Cities with the shipping at Sault Ste. Marie. The railroad created a station near where it crossed the south fork of Main Creek, which became Hawkins.

The source of the name Hawkins is uncertain. The station was most likely named for Marsh P. Hawkins, who was the secretary and treasurer of the Minneapolis & St. Louis division of the Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad in the 1880s. Or it may have been named for a lumberman named Hawkins who owned land in the area. There is also a suggestion that the Norwegian settlers may have named the town for King Haakon of Norway.

An 1888 map of the township shows a siding and depot and a few other buildings north of the main rail line. It also shows a tote road along the south side of the railroad from the west, then on the east side of Hawkins turning south to head to the Jump River.

C.P. Crosby built the first sawmill in Hawkins in 1898. Other sawmills were added and the town grew, adding a store, a hotel, a boarding house, meat market, bank, hardware store, restaurants, and other businesses. Also added were a lath mill, a planing mill, a shingle mill, and a box factory that made piano crates, Cream of Wheat boxes, ammunition boxes, etc. Many of the businesses burned in the '20s and '30s, and most rebuilt. A 1914 map of Hawkins shows tidy blocks of residential lots with two churches, a school, and a rail spur arcing off into the yards of the Ellingson Lumber Co.

Early on the community had a small log school that accommodated 5 or 6 students. Another building was added in 1899, and in 1903 a 4-room, 2-story school was built. In 1916 Hawkins High School was built, and a graded elementary school was built in 1921.

In 1920 a cheese factory opened and the town began a burst of growth. In 1922 Northern Sash and Door opened. The plant burned in 1967, but rebuilt and eventually became Norco and now Jeld-Wen - the sole large manufacturer left in Hawkins.

In 1967 the Hawkins School District merged with Ladysmith and high school students were bussed from Hawkins to Ladysmith. In 2009 Hawkins detached from Ladysmith and joined the Flambeau district.

Geography
Hawkins is located at 45.51222°N, -90.71333°W (45.512448, -90.713483).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.22 sqmi, of which 2.21 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

Hawkins is along U.S. Highway 8 and County Road M.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 305 people, 159 households, and 84 families living in the village. The population density was 138.0 PD/sqmi. There were 182 housing units at an average density of 82.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.0% White, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races.

There were 159 households, of which 18.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.9% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.2% were non-families. 40.9% 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 1.92 and the average family size was 2.56.

The median age in the village was 47.5 years. 17.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.9% were from 25 to 44; 36.1% were from 45 to 64; and 21.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 52.5% male and 47.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 317 people, 138 households, and 92 families living in the village. The population density was 144.8 people per square mile (55.9/km2). There were 147 housing units at an average density of 67.2 per square mile (25.9/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.11% White, 0.32% from other races, and 1.58% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 138 households, out of which 22.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.79.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 19.2% under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $29,286, and the median income for a family was $39,250. Males had a median income of $28,250 versus $23,393 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,159. About 3.2% of families and 3.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 10.8% of those age 65 or over.

title: Hawkins, Wisconsin


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Baraboo (town), Wisconsin

Baraboo is a town in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,816 at the 2020 census. The City of Baraboo is located mostly within the town. The unincorporated community of Crawford Crossing is located in the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 32.6 square miles (84.3 km2), of which, 32.0 square miles (82.9 km2) of it is land and 0.6 square miles (1.4 km2) of it (1.69%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,828 people, 685 households, and 500 families residing in the town. The population density was 57.1 people per square mile (22.0/km2). There were 751 housing units at an average density of 23.5 per square mile (9.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.48% White, 0.22% Black or African American, 0.82% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.55% from other races, and 0.60% from two or more races. 1.59% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 685 households, out of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.0% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.9% were non-families. 21.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $48,419, and the median income for a family was $55,063. Males had a median income of $36,141 versus $22,969 for females. The per capita income for the town was $22,979. About 3.1% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.8% of those under age 18 and 11.3% of those age 65 or over.

title: Baraboo (town), Wisconsin


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Baraboo, Wisconsin

Baraboo is the county seat of Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States, located along the Baraboo River. The population was 12,556 as of the 2020 census. The most populous city in the county, Baraboo is the principal city of the Baraboo micropolitan statistical area which comprises a portion of the Madison combined statistical area.

Baraboo is home to the Circus World Museum and the former headquarters and winter home of the Ringling Brothers Circus. The Al. Ringling Theatre is an active landmark in the city. Baraboo is near Devil's Lake State Park and Aldo Leopold's Shack and Farm.

Early settlement
The area around Baraboo was the site of a Kickapoo village as early as 1665. The current community was established by Abe Wood in 1838, and was originally known as the village of Adams. In 1839 several settlers arrived and started building cabins, and a saw mill. In 1846 it became the county seat of Sauk County after a fierce fight with the nearby village of Reedsburg. In 1852, the village was renamed "Baraboo", after the nearby river. It was incorporated as a village in 1866 and as a city in 1882. In the 1860s, the city had surpassed a population of 2,000, and many businesses started to form, including grocery stores, banks, and hotels. In 1872, the Chicago and North Western Railway (C&NW) was built. Baraboo became home to several saw mills during this time, because of its location near the Baraboo and Wisconsin Rivers.

Late 1800s to the present
In 1884, the Ringling Brothers Circus was established in Baraboo. Several other circuses came to the city, which earned Baraboo the nickname "Circus City".

Located south of Baraboo in the Census-designated place of Bluffview, was the Badger Ordnance Works, which was the largest munitions factory in the world during World War II. It was later demolished and now the land is a part of the Sauk Prairie Recreation Area.

Hank Snow's 1959 song "I've Been Everywhere", famously covered by Johnny Cash, mentions visiting Baraboo.

Cirrus Aircraft, a manufacturer of single-engine aircraft, was founded in a rural Baraboo barn in 1984 by brothers Alan and Dale Klapmeier. After a few years of designing the VK-30, the company relocated to the Baraboo–Wisconsin Dells Airport, and in 1994 moved to its present-day home in Duluth, Minnesota.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.47 sqmi, of which 7.39 sqmi is land and 0.08 sqmi is water.

West Baraboo, a suburb of Baraboo, borders the city on its west side.

Baraboo gives its name to the Baraboo Syncline, a doubly plunging, asymmetric syncline in Proterozoic-aged Baraboo quartzite. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin, particularly Charles R. Van Hise, used the syncline to demonstrate that small-scale deformational structures in isolated outcrops reflect larger regional structures and that sedimentary structures could indicate the original top-facing direction within elaborately deformed strata. These two principles sparked a global revolution in structural geology during the 1920s.

The nearby Baraboo Hills are designated one of the "Last Great Places" by the Nature Conservancy because of its rare rocks, plants and animals. The hills were created by glacial action, and in some points poke up from the flat terrain to form a stark contrast. Some of these features were created when a glacial pocket was formed during the Wisconsin glaciation where the advance of the glacier halted, along the edge of what is known as the Driftless Area. Devil's Lake State Park, Wisconsin's largest state park, contains large areas of the Baraboo Hills. Pewits Nest is located outside Baraboo.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Baraboo has a warm-summer humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Baraboo was 103 F on July 5–7, 2012, while the coldest temperature recorded was -45 F on January 30, 1951.

Demographics
Baraboo forms the core of the United States Census Bureau's Baraboo Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Sauk County (2000 population: 55,225). The Baraboo μSA is just northwest of the Madison metropolitan area, with which it forms the Census Bureau's Baraboo-Madison Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Area.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, the population was 12,556. The population density was 1,709.2 PD/sqmi. There were 5,776 housing units at an average density of 786.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 88.0% White, 1.4% Native American, 1.3% Black or African American, 1.0% Asian, 2.7% from other races, and 5.6% from two or more races. Ethnically, the population was 5.9% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 12,048 people, 5,161 households, and 3,016 families residing in the city. The population density was 1630.3 PD/sqmi. There were 5,619 housing units at an average density of 760.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.0% White, 1.3% African American, 1.0% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.5% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 3.7% of the population.

There were 5,161 households, of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.1% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.6% were non-families. 34.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the city was 38 years. 23.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.5% were from 25 to 44; 25.1% were from 45 to 64; and 15.6% 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 10,711 people, 4,467 households, and 2,733 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,030.2 people per square mile (783.2/km2). There were 4,718 housing units at an average density of 894.3 per square mile (345.0 persons/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.12% White, 0.51% African American, 0.77% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.41% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. 1.57% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 4,467 households, out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.8% were non-families. 32.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% 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 2.96.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,375, and the median income for a family was $48,149. Males had a median income of $32,775 versus $22,813 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,304. 6.6% of the population and 4.7% of families were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under the age of 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or older.

Infrastructure
Baraboo includes the Downtown Baraboo Historic District, which consists of 75 commercial and civic buildings built between 1870 and 1938. The Sauk County Courthouse is in the center of the district, and it serves the county.

Transportation
The Baraboo-Wisconsin Dells Airport (KDLL) serves the city and surrounding communities, and is located on Bus. US 12 3 miles north of the city. State Highways 33, 113, 136, and U.S. 12 pass through Baraboo. There is access to Interstate 90/94 nearby. The Wisconsin & Southern Railroad provides freight rail service to Baraboo via the Reedsburg Subdivision, the nearest Amtrak passenger rail station is in neighboring Wisconsin Dells. Dial-a-ride transit service is available in the city through Baraboo Transit.

Government
A city hall building opened in 1967, and another location finished construction in 2018 at a cost of $9 million.

A post office opened in 1961.

Education
The School District of Baraboo has four elementary schools serving students in grades 1 through 5, one kindergarten center, one middle school and one high school (Baraboo High School).

The middle school has a swimming pool that can be accessed by the public with a seasonal membership option. There are also three parochial schools: St. Joseph's Catholic School, which serves Pre-K through sixth grade; St. John's Lutheran School of the WELS, serving Pre-K through eighth grade; and Community Christian School, serving 4K through high school.

St. Joseph's Catholic, under the Roman Catholic Diocese of Madison, is a parochial school. The current school building, designed by the Wisconsin Rapids company Billmeyer and Sons and with a cost of over $500,000, has 11 classrooms. The basement has a cafeteria and a combination auditorium/gymnasium. The second building for the school opened on a filled-in ravine in 1912, northeast of its associated church. The building had three floors and a basement. The first and second floors each had three classrooms, and the second floor also housed the chapel and the library. The third floor had a 600-seat auditorium while the basement had a large banquet hall/gymnasium. The second building became overcrowded due to the post-World War II baby boom, so the third school building, north of the second building, opened in 1958.

A campus of the University of Wisconsin–Platteville Baraboo Sauk County (known to local residents as "Boo-U") is located in Baraboo.

The Baraboo Public Library serves the community. The former Free Congregational Society church was demolished by 1902 for the library's construction.

Controversy
In November 2018, the Baraboo School District’s Superintendent promised to investigate a photo that showed dozens of students— all but one of whom were white—appearing to give the internationally-condemned Nazi Sieg Heil salute.

Historic sites

 * The Aldo Leopold Shack and Farm. celebrated in his book A Sand County Almanac (1949), is near Baraboo.
 * The Gust Brothers' Store is in Baraboo.
 * The Walworth D. Porter Duplex Residence is in Baraboo.

Notable people

 * Donald R. Atkinson, educator and writer
 * Frank Avery, Wisconsin State Senator
 * Stan Barnes, judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
 * Virgil H. Cady, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Tiny Cahoon, NFL player
 * Jorge A. Carow, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Ella D. Crawford, temperance movement organizer
 * John V. Diener, mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin
 * Evan Alfred Evans, judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals
 * Evan Glodell, film director, producer, writer, and actor
 * Elna Jane Hilliard Grahn, educator
 * Henry C. Hansbrough, U.S. Senator from North Dakota
 * John R. Hofstatter, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Guy E. Holmes, musician and composer
 * John J. Jenkins, U.S. Representative
 * Robert J. Keller, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Len Koenecke, MLB player
 * Belle Case La Follette, lawyer and activist
 * Louise M. Lawson (1855–1951), President, Wisconsin State Woman's Christian Temperance Union
 * Aldo Leopold, naturalist
 * Daryl Morey, former general manager of the Houston Rockets (2007–2020), currently the President of Basketball Operations for the Philadelphia 76ers
 * Mary Mortimer (1816–1877), British-born American educator
 * Beryl Newman, Medal of Honor recipient
 * John Ringling North, circus
 * Stuart Palmer, mystery novelist
 * Delando Pratt, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Mike Reinfeldt, NFL player and executive
 * Cyrus Remington, Wisconsin State Representative and jurist
 * Bradbury Robinson, threw the first forward pass in football history, grew up in Baraboo
 * Algie Martin Simons, socialist newspaper editor, attended high school in Baraboo
 * Terry Stieve, NFL player
 * Walter Terry, Wisconsin legislator
 * John M. True, Wisconsin legislator
 * C. F. Viebahn, Wisconsin State Representative
 * David Vittum, Wisconsin State Senator
 * Lewis N. Wood, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Edwin E. Woodman, Wisconsin State Senator

title: Baraboo, Wisconsin


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Ironton, Wisconsin

Ironton is a village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States, along the Little Baraboo River. The population was 253 at the 2010 census. The village is located within the Town of Ironton.

Like the Town of Ironton, the village was named for deposits of iron ore in the area.

Geography
Ironton is located at 43.54472°N, -90.14028°W (43.544725, -90.140442).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.33 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 253 people, 92 households, and 69 families living in the village. The population density was 766.7 PD/sqmi. There were 104 housing units at an average density of 315.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.7% White, 0.4% African American, and 4.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 92 households, of which 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 12.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.0% were non-families. 16.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.4% 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 3.06.

The median age in the village was 30.4 years. 28.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.1% were from 25 to 44; 24.1% were from 45 to 64; and 9.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 53.4% male and 46.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 250 people, 89 households, and 66 families living in the village. The population density was 743.6 people per square mile (283.9/km2). There were 99 housing units at an average density of 294.5 per square mile (112.4/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.60% White and 2.40% Black or African American. 1.60% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 89 households, out of which 40.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% were non-families. 18.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% 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 3.21.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 32.0% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 33.2% from 25 to 44, 16.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $38,438, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $31,875 versus $22,292 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,874. About 15.2% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 31.8% of those 65 or over.

Education
Ironton is served by the School District of Reedsburg, which has 4 elementary schools, 1 intermediate school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. Ironton-La Valle Elementary School is the closest school to Ironton, being located in La Valle, Wisconsin.

Notable people

 * Moses Ransom Doyon, mayor of Madison, Wisconsin, lived in Ironton.
 * Thomas A. Livesley, mayor of Salem, Oregon, was born in Ironton.

title: Ironton, Wisconsin


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Alex Koroknay-Palicz

Alex Koroknay-Palicz (born July 2, 1981) is an American activist in Washington, D.C. He is the former executive director of the National Youth Rights Association serving in that post from 2000 till 2012.

Biography
Koroknay-Palicz was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and grew up in Holland, Michigan. By high school, he began to articulate that inequality in terms of ageism and wrote articles for his school newspaper on the subject. Senior year at Holland High School, Koroknay-Palicz discovered several local businesses with policies limiting the number of students allowed inside at any one time. Recognizing these policies as ageism, he decided to do something about it. After much research he learned these policies were illegal under Michigan's Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act. Koroknay-Palicz demanded the city to enforce this law at a speech before a Holland city council meeting. The matter was referred to Al Serrano in the city's Human Rights Department, who succeeded in overturning the policies at all the stores in question.

In 1999 Koroknay-Palicz began attending American University in Washington, D.C. He quickly became involved in the youth rights movement, chiefly as the executive director of the National Youth Rights Association from 2000 to 2012. Koroknay-Palicz became a major figure in all aspects of the youth rights movement and made fighting ageism his chief purpose. Koroknay-Palicz serves on the board of advisors for the Freechild Project. His writing appears in several publications and websites. In 2006 Koroknay-Palicz joined the Board of Directors of CAFETY.

Koroknay-Palicz and Robert Epstein co-founded the First Annual National Youth Rights Day which occurred on April 14, 2010 Epstein wrote The Young Person's Bill of Rights for this event.

Koroknay-Palicz currently lives in Takoma Park, Maryland and served on the city's voting rights taskforce after Takoma Park became the first city in the United States to lower its voting age to 16. Testified in support of successful 16-year-old voting age bills in Takoma Park and Hyattsville, Maryland. He currently works for the National Association of Counties and in October 2014 married Tricia Gonwa. In 2015 he resumed his involvement in the National Youth Rights Association after a three-year absence. He currently serves on NYRA's board of directors and is organizing the #16tovote Coalition in support of the 16-year-old voting age bill in Washington, D.C.

Publicity
As spokesman for the National Youth Rights Association, Koroknay-Palicz's first major media citation dates to 2000 when Slate.com interviewed him. Since then he has appeared on several television and radio networks, including two appearances on CNN and Fox News

Koroknay-Palicz has been quoted by several nationally recognized publications on a variety of topics related to youth rights. They include the subject of student rights in The Christian Science Monitor; youth suffrage in The Boston Globe and the Los Angeles Times; the legal drinking age in The New York Times; internet censorship in the Chicago Tribune; curfews in the Jackson Free Press, and; the minimum driving age in USA Today and the Associated Press. He has also been cited in international publications such as The Guardian.

He has also been cited on the topics of ageism in the Olympics, graduated driver licensing, civics education public schools, the Bong Hits 4 Jesus trial, youth criminalization, and several other issues.

He has also been noted for his opposition to the drinking age limit policies of Mothers Against Drunk Driving who want to keep it at age 21.

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Ironton (town), Wisconsin

Ironton is a town in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 650 at the 2000 census. The town was named from deposits of iron ore in the area. The Village of Ironton is located within 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, 35.2 square miles (91.1 km2) of it is land and 0.03% is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 650 people, 209 households, and 169 families residing in the town. The population density was 18.5 people per square mile (7.1/km2). There were 221 housing units at an average density of 6.3 per square mile (2.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.69% White, 0.15% Black or African American, and 0.15% from two or more races. 0.62% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 209 households, out of which 41.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.3% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.1% were non-families. 14.8% 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 3.11 and the average family size was 3.48.

The population was 32.9% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $41,705, and the median income for a family was $44,792. Males had a median income of $26,750 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,774. About 8.2% of families and 17.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.0% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

title: Ironton (town), Wisconsin


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La Valle, Wisconsin

La Valle is a village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States, along the Baraboo River. The population was 367 at the 2010 census. The village is located within the Town of La Valle.

History
A post office called La Valle has been in operation since 1856. La Valle is derived from the French meaning "the valley".

Geography
La Valle is located at 43.58306°N, -90.13139°W (43.583102, -90.131648).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.43 sqmi, of which, 0.42 sqmi of it is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

Demographics
The economy of the village of La Valle is largely driven by tourism and the lake communities at nearby Lake Redstone and Dutch Hollow Lake.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 367 people, 165 households, and 97 families living in the village. The population density was 873.8 PD/sqmi. There were 172 housing units at an average density of 409.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.5% White, 0.3% African American, 1.6% Asian, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 165 households, of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.4% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.2% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.78.

The median age in the village was 39.1 years. 20.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.8% were from 25 to 44; 24% were from 45 to 64; and 18.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.0% male and 49.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 326 people, 132 households, and 88 families living in the village. The population density was 778.8 people per square mile (299.7/km2). There were 139 housing units at an average density of 332.0 per square mile (127.8/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.55% White, 2.15% from other races, and 0.31% from two or more races. 2.15% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 132 households, out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 17.5% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $36,250, and the median income for a family was $42,000. Males had a median income of $31,953 versus $19,167 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,823. None of the families and 3.1% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 14.3% of those over 64.

Education
La Valle is served by the School District of Reedsburg, which has 4 elementary schools, 1 intermediate school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. Ironton-La Valle Elementary School is the only school in La Valle.

Notable people

 * Benjamin G. Paddock, Wisconsin state legislator and politician
 * Glenn M. Wise, Wisconsin Secretary of State from 1955 to 1957.

title: La Valle, Wisconsin


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La Valle (town), Wisconsin

The Town of La Valle is located in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States. La Valle is a name derived from French meaning "the valley". The population was 1,203 at the 2000 census. The Village of La Valle is located within the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 35.3 square miles (91.5 km2), of which, 34.2 square miles (88.6 km2) of it is land and 1.1 square miles (2.9 km2) of it (3.20%) is water. La Valle is 3 miles from Lake Redstone.

Lakes

 * Dutch Hollow Lake
 * Lake Redstone

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,203 people, 450 households, and 364 families residing in the town. The population density was 35.2 people per square mile (13.6/km2). There were 914 housing units at an average density of 26.7 per square mile (10.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.75% White, 0.08% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.58% from other races, and 0.50% from two or more races. 0.91% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 450 households, out of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.0% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.9% were non-families. 15.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.4% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $45,350, and the median income for a family was $47,500. Males had a median income of $36,442 versus $23,417 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,561. About 1.5% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.4% of those under age 18 and 2.4% of those age 65 or over.

title: La Valle (town), Wisconsin


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Merrimac, Wisconsin

Merrimac is a village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States, northwest of Madison. The population was 420 at the 2010 census. The village is located within the Town of Merrimac.

It is the location of the Merrimac Ferry, a free ferry across the Wisconsin River operated by the state.

History
A post office called Merrimac was established in 1855. The village was named after the Merrimack River, in New England.

Geography
Merrimac is located at 43.37389°N, -89.62861°W (43.37391, -89.628857).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.51 sqmi, of which, 0.85 sqmi of it is land and 0.66 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 420 people, 185 households, and 123 families living in the village. The population density was 494.1 PD/sqmi. There were 257 housing units at an average density of 302.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.9% White, 0.2% African American, 0.7% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.1% of the population.

There were 185 households, of which 25.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.5% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.65.

The median age in the village was 48 years. 19% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.9% were from 25 to 44; 36.5% were from 45 to 64; and 19% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 416 people, 166 households, and 120 families living in the village. The population density was 547.9 people per square mile (211.3/km2). There were 218 housing units at an average density of 287.1 per square mile (110.8/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 96.88% White, 0.72% Black or African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 1.20% from other races, and 0.72% from two or more races. 1.44% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 166 households, out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.7% were non-families. 24.7% 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 2.51 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $42,656. Males had a median income of $27,361 versus $25,357 for females. The per capita income for the village was $19,091. About 3.4% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.8% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

title: Merrimac, Wisconsin


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Merrimac (town), Wisconsin

Merrimac is a town in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 868 at the 2000 census. The Village of Merrimac is located within the town. The unincorporated community of Moon Valley is located in the town. The census-designated place of Lake Wisconsin is also located partially in the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 26.3 square miles (68.1 km2), of which, 24.5 square miles (63.4 km2) of it is land and 1.8 square miles (4.8 km2) of it (6.99%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 868 people, 392 households, and 259 families residing in the town. The population density was 35.5 people per square mile (13.7/km2). There were 654 housing units at an average density of 26.7 per square mile (10.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.77% White, 0.12% Asian, 0.12% from other races. 0.12% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 392 households, out of which 22.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.2% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.9% were non-families. 25.3% 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 2.21 and the average family size was 2.66.

The population was 17.9% under the age of 18, 4.1% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 37.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $47,115, and the median income for a family was $56,071. Males had a median income of $36,667 versus $25,543 for females. The per capita income for the town was $26,044. About 2.5% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.7% of those under age 18 and 1.5% of those age 65 or over.

title: Merrimac (town), Wisconsin


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Prairie du Sac (town), Wisconsin

The Town of Prairie du Sac is located in southwestern Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,138 at the 2000 census. The Village of Prairie du Sac is located within the town. The unincorporated community of Loddes Mill is also located in the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 30.4 square miles (78.6 km2), of which, 29.5 square miles (76.4 km2) of it is land and 0.9 square miles (2.2 km2) of it (2.83%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,231 people, 415 households, and 337 families residing in the town. The population density was 38.6 people per square mile (14.9/km2). There were 428 housing units at an average density of 14.5 per square mile (5.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.89% White, 0.09% Black or African American, 0.88% Asian, and 1.14% from two or more races. 0.18% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 415 households, out of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.5% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.6% were non-families. 15.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 27.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $56,667, and the median income for a family was $59,875. Males had a median income of $36,974 versus $25,625 for females. The per capita income for the town was $22,709. About 3.6% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.4% of those under age 18 and 13.8% of those age 65 or over.

title: Prairie du Sac (town), Wisconsin


text:
Needle

Needle may refer to:

Crafting

 * Crochet needle, a tool for making loops in thread or yarn
 * Knitting needle, a tool for knitting, not as sharp as a sewing needle
 * Sewing needle, a long slender tool with a pointed tip
 * Trussing needle, a long slender tool, sometimes with a flattened point, to tie poultry for cooking
 * Upholstery needle, a tool for upholstery, generally thick and curved

Botany

 * Needle (botany), of conifers

Medicine

 * Acupuncture needle, in alternative medicine
 * Hypodermic needle, a hollow needle commonly used with a syringe to inject fluid into or extract fluid from the body
 * Surgical needle, several types of needles used for surgical suture
 * Tuohy needle, a needle used to administer epidural catheters

Technology

 * Gramophone needle, used for playing records
 * Indicator needle, of a measuring instrument
 * Needle valve

People

 * Dave Needle (1947–2016), American engineer
 * Sharon Needles (born 1981), American drag queen

Places

 * Needle Rocks, Tasmania, Australia
 * The Needles, a rock formation on the western tip of the Isle of Wight
 * The Needle, Orkney, a sea stack on the island of Hoy, Orkney, Scotland
 * Needle Mountains, Colorado, United States
 * Needles (Black Hills), a region of granite pillars in South Dakota, United States
 * Needles, California, United States
 * L'Aiguille ("the Needle"), part of a chalk formation in Étretat, France

Film

 * Needle (1990 film), a television film by Jimmy McGovern
 * Needle (2010 film), a supernatural horror film
 * The Needle (1988 film), a Soviet film starring Viktor Tsoi

Music

 * Needle (band), an American industrial rock band
 * "Needle" (song), by Nicki Minaj featuring Drake
 * "Needle", a song on the album All for One by The Screaming Jets
 * "Needle", a song on the album Birthmarks by Born Ruffians

Other arts and entertainment

 * Needle (novel), by Hal Clement
 * Needle (comics), a Marvel Comics character
 * Needle (module), a 1987 Dungeons & Dragons module

Other uses

 * USS Needle (SP-649), a United States Navy patrol boat in commission from 1917 to 1919
 * Needle, a cheerleading stunt

title: Needle


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Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin

Prairie du Sac is a village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States, located along the Wisconsin River. The population was 4,420 at the 2020 census. The village is surrounded by the Town of Prairie du Sac, the Wisconsin River, and the village of Sauk City; together, Prairie du Sac and Sauk City are referred to as Sauk Prairie.

History
Prairie du Sac was so named because it was in the large Wisconsin River Valley where the Sauk Indians had a large settlement. Although the name of the village dates from the early days of French fur traders, Prairie du Sac was established as a village by D.B. Crocker in 1840, largely as a Yankee-English village, in contrast to its neighbor, Sauk City, which was settled largely by Germans.

The hydroelectric Prairie du Sac Dam was completed just north of the village in 1914, creating Lake Wisconsin.

Geography
Prairie du Sac is located at 43.28972°N, -89.72833°W (43.289833, -89.728524).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.94 sqmi, of which, 1.82 sqmi of it is land and 0.12 sqmi is water.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, the population was 4,420. The population density was 2,424.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,885 housing units at an average density of 1,034.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 91.4% White, 0.6% Asian, 0.6% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.8% from other races, and 5.4% from two or more races. Ethnically, the population was 5.2% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,972 people, 1,649 households, and 1,075 families living in the village. The population density was 2562.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,733 housing units at an average density of 1118.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 94.3% White, 0.6% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 2.7% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.8% of the population.

There were 1,649 households, of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.8% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the village was 36.2 years. 25.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.5% were from 25 to 44; 24.5% were from 45 to 64; and 13% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,231 people, 1,290 households, and 869 families living in the village. The population density was 2,450.9 people per square mile (945.1/km2). There were 1,332 housing units at an average density of 1,010.4 per square mile (389.6/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.14% White, 0.12% Black or African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.46% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. 2.04% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,290 households, out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 32.1% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $44,472, and the median income for a family was $55,234. Males had a median income of $35,020 versus $28,882 for females. The per capita income for the village was $23,068. About 4.7% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.3% of those under age 18 and 3.9% of those age 65 or over.

Government
Sauk City is adjacent to Prairie du Sac, directly to the south. Both communities are located on the west bank of the Wisconsin River. They share a municipal boundary, as well as schools, a police department and a hospital, but have separate fire departments and libraries. Efforts have been made to join the two villages into a single entity, Sauk Prairie, but these have failed, due to differences in taxation.

Economy
The corporate headquarters of Culver's Franchising Systems, Inc. is located in Prairie du Sac. The first Culver's restaurant opened in the adjacent village of Sauk City on July 18, 1984. The corporate headquarters of Badgerland Financial and Mueller Sports Medicine are also in Prairie du Sac. Milwaukee Valve has a factory there as well.

Transportation
Prairie du Sac is serviced by the Sauk–Prairie Airport (91C).

Notable residents

 * Paul Gruber, former Tampa Bay Buccaneers Offensive Tackle; Ring of Honor recipient
 * Peter A. Hemmy, Wisconsin State Representative
 * George DeGraw Moore, Wisconsin State Senator and New Jersey jurist
 * J. B. Ragatz, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Scott Schutt, former Cincinnati Bengals player

title: Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin


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Reedsburg (town), Wisconsin

The Town of Reedsburg is located in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,236 at the 2000 census. The City of Reedsburg is located within the town, though it is politically independent.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 30.8 square miles (79.7 km2), of which, 30.8 square miles (79.6 km2) of it is land and 0.03% is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,236 people, 394 households, and 334 families residing in the town. The population density was 40.2 people per square mile (15.5/km2). There were 415 housing units at an average density of 13.5 per square mile (5.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.43% White, 0.32% Native American, 0.16% Asian, and 0.08% from two or more races. 0.40% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 394 households, out of which 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.2% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.2% were non-families. 11.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.9% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 21.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $49,236, and the median income for a family was $50,455. Males had a median income of $33,304 versus $22,177 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,658. About 4.1% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.6% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over.

title: Reedsburg (town), Wisconsin