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'''Red Cedar''' is a town located in [[Dunn County, Wisconsin]]. As of the [[2000]] census, the town had a total population of 1,673.
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== Geography ==
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[[Image:WIMap-doton-Red_Cedar.png|right|Location of Red Cedar, Wisconsin]]According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of 105.4 [[square kilometer|km&sup2;]] (40.7 [[square mile|mi&sup2;]]). 103.0 km&sup2; (39.8 mi&sup2;) of it is land and 2.4 km&sup2; (0.9 mi&sup2;) of it is water. The total area is 2.31% water.
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== Demographics ==
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As of the [[census]][[Geographic references#2|<sup>2</sup>]] of [[2000]], there are 1,673 people, 593 households, and 479 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] is 16.2/km&sup2; (42.1/mi&sup2;). There are 624 housing units at an average density of 6.1/km&sup2; (15.7/mi&sup2;). The racial makeup of the town is 97.85% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.00% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.12% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.02% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.00% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.36% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 0.66% from two or more races. 0.54% of the population are [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race.
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There are 593 households out of which 40.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.5% are [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 5.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 19.1% are non-families. 15.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 4.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.82 and the average family size is 3.12.
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In the town the population is spread out with 28.6% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 100.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 102.4 males.
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The median income for a household in the town is $50,972, and the median income for a family is $53,382. Males have a median income of $37,266 versus $22,569 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town is $21,067. 3.5% of the population and 1.0% of families are below the [[poverty line]]. Out of the total population, 1.3% of those under the age of 18 and 7.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
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'''Red Cedar''' is a town in [[Dunn County, Wisconsin|Dunn County]], [[Wisconsin]], United States. The population was 1,673 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of [[Cedar Falls, Wisconsin|Cedar Falls]] and [[Rusk, Dunn County, Wisconsin|Rusk]] are located in the town.

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of 40.7&nbsp;square miles (105.4&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>), of which, 39.8&nbsp;square miles (103.0&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>) of it is land and 0.9&nbsp;square miles (2.4&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>) of it (2.31%) is water.

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1990= 1417
|2000= 1673
|2010= 2086
|estimate=2244
|estyear=2020
}}
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 1,673 people, 593 households, and 479 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 42.1 people per square mile (16.2/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 624 housing units at an average density of 15.7 per square mile (6.1/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the town was 97.85% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.12% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.02% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.36% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.66% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.54% of the population.

There were 593 households, out of which 40.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.1% were non-families. 15.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $50,972, and the median income for a family was $53,382. Males had a median income of $37,266 versus $22,569 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $21,067. About 1.0% of families and 3.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 1.3% of those under age 18 and 7.6% of those age 65 or over.

==Notable people==

* [[James D. Millar]], farmer, businessman, and Wisconsin State Representative, lived on a farm in the town; he served as chairman of the town board<ref>'Wisconsin Blue Book 1937,' Biographical Sketch of James D. Millar, pg. 44</ref>
* [[William Millar (Wisconsin)|William Millar]], farmer and Wisconsin State Representative and Senator, lived in the town
* [[Mason Platter]], Played Outside Linebacker for the Wisconsin Badgers, Grew up in the town

==References==
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{{Dunn County, Wisconsin}}
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[[Category:Towns in Dunn County, Wisconsin]]
[[Category:Towns in Wisconsin]]
[[Category:Towns in Wisconsin]]

Latest revision as of 06:45, 6 September 2024

Red Cedar, Wisconsin
Town
Town hall
Town hall
Location of Red Cedar, Wisconsin
Location of Red Cedar, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 44°53′28″N 91°50′40″W / 44.89111°N 91.84444°W / 44.89111; -91.84444
Country United States
State Wisconsin
CountyDunn
Area
 • Total
40.7 sq mi (105.4 km2)
 • Land39.8 sq mi (103.0 km2)
 • Water0.9 sq mi (2.4 km2)
Elevation
[1]
889 ft (271 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total
1,673
 • Density42.1/sq mi (16.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)715 & 534
FIPS code55-66550[2]
GNIS feature ID1584001[1]
Websitehttp://townofredcedar.com

Red Cedar is a town in Dunn County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,673 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Cedar Falls and Rusk are located in the town.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 40.7 square miles (105.4 km2), of which, 39.8 square miles (103.0 km2) of it is land and 0.9 square miles (2.4 km2) of it (2.31%) is water.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19901,417—
20001,67318.1%
20102,08624.7%
2020 (est.)2,2447.6%

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 1,673 people, 593 households, and 479 families residing in the town. The population density was 42.1 people per square mile (16.2/km2). There were 624 housing units at an average density of 15.7 per square mile (6.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.85% White, 0.12% Native American, 1.02% Asian, 0.36% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.54% of the population.

There were 593 households, out of which 40.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.5% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.1% were non-families. 15.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $50,972, and the median income for a family was $53,382. Males had a median income of $37,266 versus $22,569 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,067. About 1.0% of families and 3.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.3% of those under age 18 and 7.6% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

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  • James D. Millar, farmer, businessman, and Wisconsin State Representative, lived on a farm in the town; he served as chairman of the town board[3]
  • William Millar, farmer and Wisconsin State Representative and Senator, lived in the town
  • Mason Platter, Played Outside Linebacker for the Wisconsin Badgers, Grew up in the town

References

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  1. ^ a b "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1937,' Biographical Sketch of James D. Millar, pg. 44

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