Cuba City, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Cuba City, Wisconsin
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Former Cuba City State Bank and Post Office
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"The City of Presidents"
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Location of Cuba City in Grant County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| Counties | Grant, Lafayette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.16 sq mi (3.00 km2) |
| • Land | 1.16 sq mi (3.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,010 ft (308 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,138 |
| • Density | 1,843/sq mi (712.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
53807
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| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-17950 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1563606 |
Cuba City is a small city in Wisconsin, a state in the United States. It's special because it's located in two different counties: Grant County and Lafayette County. In 2020, about 2,138 people lived there. Most people (1,890) live in the Grant County part, and fewer (248) live in the Lafayette County part.
Cuba City has a cool nickname: "The City of Presidents." This is because you can see banners of U.S. presidents all along its Main Street!
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Cuba City's Early Days
Cuba City's story began in 1836. That's when John Amie Merle and Mathais Comstock bought 160 acres of land from the American government. This land was in Grant County.
The very first building in the area was put up in 1846 by Jack Deboard. Many people consider Deboard to be the first person to settle in what would become Cuba City.
How Cuba City Got Its Name
When the community was first growing, there was a disagreement about what to call the new village. They finally decided on "Yuba City." However, they soon found out that another place already had that name. So, they chose a new name: "Cuba City."
Becoming a City
Cuba City officially became a village in Grant County in 1894. Later, in 1925, it changed from a village to a city. Between 1960 and 1970, a small part of the city also became part of Lafayette County.
Where is Cuba City Located?
Cuba City is located at 42°36′21″N 90°25′49″W / 42.60583°N 90.43028°W.
The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 1.08 square miles (2.80 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits. Most of the city is in Grant County, with only a small part in Lafayette County. The community is also located right on State Highway 80.
Education in Cuba City
Cuba City is known for its excellent schools, especially Cuba City High School. Even though it's a smaller school with about 250-300 students, it does very well in both academics and sports.
Awards and Achievements
- In 2007, Cuba City High School won a special award called the National Blue Ribbon Award. This award recognizes schools for their great academic performance.
- The Cuba City Varsity Women's Basketball team is super successful! They have won the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association's state basketball tournament more times than any other team since it started in 1976.
- The school's Wrestling team and Track & Field team have also done well at the state level.
Local Schools
Students who go to Cuba City High School usually come from:
- Cuba City Middle School
- St. Rose of Lima Catholic School in Cuba City (for grades K-8)
- Immaculate Conception in Kieler, Wisconsin (for grades 4-8)
Cuba City Elementary School (for grades K-5) and Cuba City Middle School (for grades 6-8) are in the same building. This building is shaped like a circle, so people often call it "The Round School."
Population of Cuba City
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 48 | — | |
| 1900 | 636 | — | |
| 1910 | 967 | 52.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,175 | 21.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,157 | −1.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,259 | 8.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,333 | 5.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,673 | 25.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,993 | 19.1% | |
| 1980 | 2,129 | 6.8% | |
| 1990 | 2,024 | −4.9% | |
| 2000 | 2,156 | 6.5% | |
| 2010 | 2,086 | −3.2% | |
| 2020 | 2,138 | 2.5% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, about 2,086 people lived in Cuba City. There were 847 households, and 537 of them were families. The city had about 1,931 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Cuba City (99.1%) were White. A very small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 0.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
- About 29% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- More than half (51%) of households were married couples.
- About 23.1% of residents were under 18 years old.
- The average age in the city was 40.9 years.
- There were slightly more females (51.4%) than males (48.6%).
Famous People from Cuba City
- Travis Tranel: A Wisconsin State Representative.
- Bert A. Clemens: Also a Wisconsin State Representative, born in Cuba City.
- Judd Conlon: A music arranger who worked for Walt Disney, born here.
- William H. Goldthorpe: A Wisconsin state representative who was also the postmaster of Cuba City.
- Chuck Harris: An NFL football player, born in Cuba City.
- Sherman E. Smalley: A Wisconsin State Representative and judge who lived in Cuba City.
- Robert S. Travis, Jr.: Another Wisconsin State Representative, born in Cuba City.
See also
In Spanish: Cuba City para niños
