Conrath, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Conrath, Wisconsin
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Village
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Location of Conrath in Rusk County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Rusk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.52 sq mi (1.35 km2) |
| • Land | 0.52 sq mi (1.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,135 ft (346 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 95 |
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92 |
| • Density | 175.91/sq mi (67.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-16775 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1563330 |
Conrath is a small village located in Rusk County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 95 people lived there. It is a quiet community in a beautiful part of the state.
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History of Conrath
The village of Conrath was first known as Main Creek. This name came from Main Creek, a stream that flows right through the area. Later, the village was renamed Conrath. It was named after Frank and Charles Conrath. They were loggers, meaning people who cut down trees for wood. The Conrath brothers were among the first people to settle in this area.
Geography of Conrath
Conrath is located in Wisconsin at specific coordinates: 45.384671 degrees north and 91.035961 degrees west. The village covers a total area of about 0.50 square miles (1.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the village limits. You can find Conrath along County Roads G and I, which are local roads that help people get around the area.
Population and People of Conrath
The number of people living in Conrath has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| 1920 | 145 | — | |
| 1930 | 97 | −33.1% | |
| 1940 | 128 | 32.0% | |
| 1950 | 114 | −10.9% | |
| 1960 | 121 | 6.1% | |
| 1970 | 114 | −5.8% | |
| 1980 | 86 | −24.6% | |
| 1990 | 92 | 7.0% | |
| 2000 | 98 | 6.5% | |
| 2010 | 95 | −3.1% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 92 | −3.2% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, the census counted 95 people living in Conrath. There were 42 households in the village. A household means all the people living together in one home. Out of these, 22 were families. The village had about 190 people per square mile.
Many types of households lived in Conrath. About 31% of homes had children under 18 years old. Around 33% were married couples living together. Some homes had a single parent, either a mother or a father. Almost half of the households (47.6%) were made up of individuals or people who were not related as a family.
The average age of people in Conrath was about 45.9 years old. This means that half the people were younger than 45.9, and half were older. About 24% of the residents were under 18. Around 22% were 65 years old or older. The village had slightly more males (53.7%) than females (46.3%).
