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Redgranite, Wisconsin






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Coordinates: 44°240N 89°67W / 44.04444°N 89.10194°W / 44.04444; -89.10194
 

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Redgranite, Wisconsin
Downtown Redgranite, Wisconsin
Downtown Redgranite, Wisconsin
Location of Redgranite in Waushara County, Wisconsin.
Location of Redgranite in Waushara County, Wisconsin.
Coordinates: 44°2′40N 89°6′7W / 44.04444°N 89.10194°W / 44.04444; -89.10194
Country United States
State Wisconsin
CountyWaushara
Area
 • Total2.37 sq mi (6.15 km2)
 • Land2.36 sq mi (6.12 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation 791 ft (241 m)
Population
 (2010)[3]
 • Total2,149
 • Estimate 
(2019)[4]
2,128
 • Density900.55/sq mi (347.70/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code920
FIPS code55-66625[5]
GNIS feature ID1572163[2]
WebsiteOfficial website

Redgranite is a village in Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,149 at the 2010 census.

History[edit]

A post office called Redgranite has been in operation since 1897.[6] The village was named after deposits of red granite in the area.[7]

Geography[edit]

Redgranite is located at 44°2′40N 89°6′7W / 44.04444°N 89.10194°W / 44.04444; -89.10194 (44.044550, -89.101993).[8]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.29 square miles (5.93 km2), of which, 2.28 square miles (5.91 km2) of it is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.[9]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
19101,521
19201,012−33.5%
1930977−3.5%
1940857−12.3%
1950648−24.4%
1960588−9.3%
19706459.7%
198097651.3%
19901,0093.4%
20001,0403.1%
20102,149106.6%
2019 (est.)2,128[4]−1.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

2010 census[edit]

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 2,149 people, 509 households, and 275 families living in the village. The population density was 942.5 inhabitants per square mile (363.9/km2). There were 583 housing units at an average density of 255.7 per square mile (98.7/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 77.4% White, 17.8% African American, 1.9% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 1.4% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. HispanicorLatino of any race were 3.0% of the population.

There were 509 households, of which 24.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.9% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.0% were non-families. 39.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the village was 39.3 years. 11.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 40.5% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 12.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 72.8% male and 27.2% female.

2000 census[edit]

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 1,040 people, 440 households, and 268 families living in the village. The population density was 468.6 people per square mile (180.9/km2). There were 493 housing units at an average density of 222.1 per square mile (85.7/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 94.90% White, 0.87% African American, 1.15% Native American, 0.67% from other races, and 2.40% from two or more races. HispanicorLatino of any race were 3.08% of the population.

There were 440 households, out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.6% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.9% were non-families. 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.7% 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 2.91.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 22.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $26,726, and the median income for a family was $34,875. Males had a median income of $27,109 versus $22,361 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,994. About 6.2% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.0% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people[edit]

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  • ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Redgranite, Wisconsin
  • ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
  • ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  • ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  • ^ "Waushara County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 26, 2015.
  • ^ Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 117.
  • ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  • ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
  • ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  • ^ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1946,' Biographical Sketch of Harley M. Jacklin, pg. 32
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