Cascade, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cascade, Wisconsin
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Village
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Looking west in downtown Cascade
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Location of Cascade in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Sheboygan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.84 sq mi (2.17 km2) |
| • Land | 0.82 sq mi (2.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 709 |
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692 |
| • Density | 840.83/sq mi (324.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-12825 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1562757 |
| Website | Village of Cascade |
Cascade is a small village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the larger Sheboygan area. In 2010, about 709 people lived here. Wisconsin Highway 28 passes right through the village.
Contents
A Look Back in Time
Green Energy Pioneer
Cascade made history in June 2010. It became the first community in Wisconsin to use wind power for its town's wastewater treatment plant. They built two large wind turbines, each making 100 kilowatts of electricity. This was a big step for using clean, local energy!
Where is Cascade?
Location and Size
Cascade is located in eastern Wisconsin. Its exact coordinates are 43°39′31″N 88°0′30″W. It's a small village, covering about 0.82 square miles (2.13 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a tiny bit of water.
Who Lives in Cascade?
Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 255 | — | |
| 1920 | 362 | — | |
| 1930 | 286 | −21.0% | |
| 1940 | 358 | 25.2% | |
| 1950 | 403 | 12.6% | |
| 1960 | 449 | 11.4% | |
| 1970 | 603 | 34.3% | |
| 1980 | 615 | 2.0% | |
| 1990 | 620 | 0.8% | |
| 2000 | 666 | 7.4% | |
| 2010 | 709 | 6.5% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 692 | −2.4% | |
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In 2010, 709 people called Cascade home. There were 274 households, and 206 of these were families. The village had about 875 people per square mile.
Many types of families lived in Cascade. About 35.8% of households had children under 18. Most households (58.0%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.59 people.
The average age in the village was 39.2 years old. About a quarter of the residents (24.8%) were under 18. About 11.3% of the people were 65 years old or older.
People from Cascade
Some notable people who have lived in Cascade include:
- George H. Brickner, a politician and businessman.
- Cadwallader Humphrey, also a politician.
- Daniel LeMahieu, another politician.
Images for kids
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Cascade sign
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Looking west at the sign for Cascade on WIS 28
See also
In Spanish: Cascade (Wisconsin) para niños
