Dickeyville, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Dickeyville, Wisconsin
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Village
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US-151 and US-61/Wis-35 junction by town
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Location of Dickeyville in Grant County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Grant |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,015 |
| • Density | 1,005/sq mi (387.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-20175 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583085 |
Dickeyville is a small village located in Grant County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,015 people called Dickeyville home. It's known for the unique Dickeyville Grotto, a special place built with rocks and other materials, right in the heart of the village.
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History of Dickeyville
Dickeyville wasn't planned out on a map like some towns. It grew naturally over time. The village got its name from a man named Charles Dickey. He opened a general store in the early 1840s, which was a very important place for people to buy supplies. Charles Dickey also became the first postmaster in 1849, when the local post office was set up. At first, the name was spelled "Dickeysville."
Where is Dickeyville?
Dickeyville is located in the state of Wisconsin. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.88 square miles (2.62 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Who Lives in Dickeyville?
The population of Dickeyville has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| 1950 | 269 | — | |
| 1960 | 671 | 149.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,057 | 57.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,156 | 9.4% | |
| 1990 | 862 | −25.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,043 | 21.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,061 | 1.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,015 | −4.3% | |
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A Look at the 2010 Census
In 2010, there were 1,061 people living in Dickeyville. These people lived in 459 different homes. Most of the people living in the village were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 1.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Dickeyville in 2010 was about 40.7 years old. About 24% of the residents were under 18 years old. This means a good portion of the village was made up of kids and teenagers. About half of the population was male and half was female.
Notable People from Dickeyville
- Bill Burbach, a professional baseball player, is from Dickeyville.
See also
In Spanish: Dickeyville (Wisconsin) para niños
