Fairwater, Wisconsin Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Fairwater, Wisconsin
Village
Panorama looking north on WIS 44
Location of Fairwater in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin.
Country	United States
State	Wisconsin
County	Fond du Lac
Area
• Total	0.75 sq mi (1.95 km²)
• Land	0.73 sq mi (1.90 km²)
• Water	0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²)
Elevation	948 ft (289 m)
Population (2020)
• Total	346
• Density	474.0/sq mi (183.0/km²)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)	920
FIPS code	55-25075
GNIS feature ID	1564827

Fairwater is a small village located in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's a quiet place, surrounded by the town of Metomen. In 2020, about 346 people lived there.

A Look at Fairwater's History
- How Hemp Helped Fairwater Grow
Where is Fairwater Located?
- Fairwater's Size and Land Area
Who Lives in Fairwater?
- Fairwater's Population in 2020
- Fairwater's Population in 2010
  - Households and Families
  - Age and Gender
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A Look at Fairwater's History

Fairwater started as a community in 1848. It grew around the Grand River, using its water power for early industries. The village officially became a village in 1921.

How Hemp Helped Fairwater Grow

Fairwater really thrived during World War I. This was because of a plant called hemp. Hemp was very important for making strong ropes needed for the war. Farmers in Fairwater grew hemp, and factory workers processed it. The Fairwater Hemp Company was a big part of the local economy.

The factory was also very eco-friendly for its time. It used parts of the hemp plant that weren't needed for rope to fuel its steam power system. This meant less waste! However, the Fairwater Hemp Company closed down in 1931.

Where is Fairwater Located?

Fairwater is found at coordinates 43.741047 degrees North and -88.868887 degrees West.

Fairwater's Size and Land Area

The village covers a total area of about 0.76 square miles (1.95 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.74 square miles (1.90 square kilometers), is land. A small part, around 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water.

Who Lives in Fairwater?

The population of Fairwater has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there during different census years:

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1930	301	—
1940	293	−2.7%
1950	311	6.1%
1960	330	6.1%
1970	373	13.0%
1980	310	−16.9%
1990	302	−2.6%
2000	350	15.9%
2010	371	6.0%
2020	346	−6.7%
U.S. Decennial Census

Fairwater's Population in 2020

In 2020, the census showed that 346 people lived in Fairwater. There were 131 households, which means 131 different homes or groups of people living together. The village had about 474 people per square mile.

Most of the people living in Fairwater in 2020 were White (96.2%). A small number were Black (0.9%), and some were from other races or a mix of races (1.2% and 1.7%). About 2.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Fairwater's Population in 2010

The 2010 census counted 371 people living in Fairwater. There were 152 households and 108 families. The population density was about 501 people per square mile.

In 2010, 95.1% of residents were White. Other groups included African American (0.8%), Native American (0.5%), and Asian (0.3%). About 3.2% were from other races, and 6.5% were Hispanic or Latino.

Households and Families

Out of the 152 households in 2010, about 30.3% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (61.8%) were married couples living together. About 25% of all households were made up of people living alone.

Age and Gender

The average age in Fairwater in 2010 was 38.9 years. About 23.5% of residents were under 18 years old. People aged 25 to 44 made up the largest group at 28.3%. The village had a fairly even split between genders, with 50.7% male and 49.3% female residents.