Cedar Rapids, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Cedar Rapids, Wisconsin
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Location of Cedar Rapids, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Rusk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.7 sq mi (92.4 km2) |
| • Land | 35.2 sq mi (91.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,388 ft (423 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 37 |
| • Density | 1.1/sq mi (0.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-13550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582940 |
Cedar Rapids is a small town located in Rusk County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, a census showed that only 37 people lived there.
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Exploring Cedar Rapids' Location
Cedar Rapids is a town with a mix of land and water. The United States Census Bureau reported that the town covers about 35.7 square miles (which is about 92.4 square kilometers).
Land and Water Areas
Most of this area, about 35.2 square miles (91.1 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers), is water. This means a small part of the town's total area is covered by water.
Who Lives in Cedar Rapids?
In 2000, a census counted the people living in Cedar Rapids. There were 37 people in total. This means the town had a very low population density, with only about 1.1 people per square mile (0.4 people per square kilometer).
Households and Families
The census also looked at how people lived. There were 11 households, which are like homes where people live together. Out of these, 8 were families.
- Almost half of the households (45.5%) had children under 18 living there.
- More than half (54.5%) were married couples living together.
- Some households (18.2%) had a female head of the house without a husband.
- A small number (9.1%) were individuals living alone.
- The average household had about 3 to 4 people.
Age Groups in the Town
The people in Cedar Rapids were spread across different age groups:
- About 35% of the population was under 18 years old.
- Around 11% were young adults, aged 18 to 24.
- About 22% were adults aged 25 to 44.
- Around 24% were older adults, aged 45 to 64.
- About 8% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Cedar Rapids was 37 years.
Income and Economy
The census also looked at how much money people earned.
- The average income for a household in the town was $44,375 per year.
- For families, the average income was $43,750 per year.
- On average, males earned about $35,625, while females earned about $31,250.
- The average income per person in the town was $17,188.
A small number of families (14.3%) and people (8.3%) were living below the poverty line. This included about 17% of those under 18.
See also
In Spanish: Cedar Rapids (Wisconsin) para niños
