Cudahy, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Cudahy, Wisconsin
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Aerial image of ATI Forge and Packard Avenue
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Location of Cudahy in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Milwaukee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.77 sq mi (12.36 km2) |
| • Land | 4.77 sq mi (12.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 18,204 |
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17,946 |
| • Density | 3,792.21/sq mi (1,464.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
53110, 53111
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| Area code(s) | 414 |
| FIPS code | 55-17975 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1563607 |
Cudahy is a city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA. It's a suburb located just south of Milwaukee. The city sits right on the beautiful shore of Lake Michigan. In 2020, about 18,204 people lived here. Cudahy is part of the larger Milwaukee metropolitan area.
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History of Cudahy
Cudahy was first known as the Buckhorn Settlement. This changed in the late 1800s. A man named Patrick Cudahy bought a large piece of land. He purchased about 700 acres (2.8 square kilometers). This land was near the city of Milwaukee.
Patrick Cudahy wanted to build a meatpacking plant there. This plant would process meat for food. In 1895, the first village president was chosen. By 1906, Cudahy officially became a city. At that time, its population was 2,556 people.
Geography of Cudahy
Cudahy is located at coordinates 42.948416 N and -87.861010 W. The city covers a total area of about 4.76 square miles (12.33 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
The city is very close to the Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport. This makes it easy for people to travel by air.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 1,366 | — | |
| 1910 | 3,691 | 170.2% | |
| 1920 | 6,725 | 82.2% | |
| 1930 | 10,631 | 58.1% | |
| 1940 | 10,561 | −0.7% | |
| 1950 | 12,182 | 15.3% | |
| 1960 | 17,975 | 47.6% | |
| 1970 | 22,078 | 22.8% | |
| 1980 | 19,547 | −11.5% | |
| 1990 | 18,659 | −4.5% | |
| 2000 | 18,429 | −1.2% | |
| 2010 | 18,267 | −0.9% | |
| 2020 | 18,204 | −0.3% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 17,946 | −1.8% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
In 2010, there were 18,267 people living in Cudahy. These people lived in 8,059 households. About 4,666 of these were families. The city had about 3,837 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Cudahy were White (88.8%). Other groups included African American (2.7%), Native American (0.9%), and Asian (1.4%). About 9.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Cudahy was 40.3 years old. About 21.5% of residents were under 18. Around 15.7% were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more females (50.9%) than males (49.1%).
Education in Cudahy
The Cudahy School District manages public schools in the area. Students attend these schools from kindergarten through high school. Cudahy High School is the main high school for the city.
There is also a private Christian school. St. Paul's Lutheran School teaches students from K4 (pre-kindergarten) to 8th grade. It is part of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
Notable People from Cudahy
Many interesting people have connections to Cudahy. Here are a few:
- Albert M. Bielawski, a state representative from Michigan.
- Frank Chermak, a Wisconsin lawmaker.
- Patrick Cudahy, the founder of the city and the Cudahy Packing Company.
- Lamar Gordon, a professional football player (NFL Running Back).
- Jim Miklaszewski, a news correspondent for NBC News.
- Vaughn Monroe, a famous singer from the Big Band era. He lived in Cudahy as a child.
- John Navarre, a professional football player (NFL quarterback).
See also
In Spanish: Cudahy (Wisconsin) para niños
