Cobb, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cobb, Wisconsin
|
|
|---|---|
|
Village
|
|
![Cobb Wisconsin Corn Festival [Corn Festival]](/Image:Cobb_Wisconsin.jpg)
Cobb Wisconsin Corn Festival [Corn Festival]
|
|
Location of Cobb in Iowa County, Wisconsin.
|
|
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Iowa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.89 sq mi (2.31 km2) |
| • Land | 0.89 sq mi (2.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,171 ft (357 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 480 |
| • Density | 539/sq mi (207.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-15975 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1563218 |
Cobb is a small village located in Iowa County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 480 people lived there. It is part of the larger Madison area.
Contents
Village History
The village of Cobb got its first post office in 1863. A post office is where you send and receive mail. The village was named after Amasa Cobb. He was a person who represented Wisconsin in the United States House of Representatives. This is a part of the U.S. government that makes laws.
Where is Cobb Located?
Cobb is found at specific coordinates on a map: 42°58′1″N 90°19′52″W / 42.96694°N 90.33111°W. This means it's at 42.966873 degrees North and -90.331150 degrees West.
The village covers a total area of about 0.83 square miles (2.15 km2). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Who Lives in Cobb?
Here's how the population of Cobb has changed over the years:
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 230 | — | |
| 1920 | 230 | 0.0% | |
| 1930 | 276 | 20.0% | |
| 1940 | 276 | 0.0% | |
| 1950 | 284 | 2.9% | |
| 1960 | 387 | 36.3% | |
| 1970 | 410 | 5.9% | |
| 1980 | 409 | −0.2% | |
| 1990 | 440 | 7.6% | |
| 2000 | 442 | 0.5% | |
| 2010 | 458 | 3.6% | |
| 2020 | 480 | 4.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Cobb's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 458 people living in Cobb. These people lived in 199 different homes. The village had 210 housing units in total.
About 29.6% of the homes had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in the village was about 41 years old. Almost half of the people were male (49.8%) and slightly more than half were female (50.2%).
Cobb Corn Roast Festival
One of the most exciting events in Cobb is the annual Cobb Corn Boil. It happens every August at Shepherd Park. The village itself helps put on this fun festival.
The main event is free corn-on-the-cob. It's cooked and served in huge amounts! You can also enjoy BBQ chicken cooked on a big outdoor grill. Besides the food, there are cool car shows, live bands playing music, and softball tournaments. It's a big community party!
Famous People from Cobb
Some well-known people have connections to Cobb:
- Greg Gard is the head coach for the men's basketball team at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
- William H. Goldthorpe was a newspaper editor and a Wisconsin State Representative. He was born in Cobb.
- Todd Novak is a Representative for the 51st Assembly District and also the Mayor of Dodgeville.
Images for kids
-
Welcome sign
-
Looking east at Cobb
-
Cobb Village Hall
See also
In Spanish: Cobb (Wisconsin) para niños
