Footville, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Footville, Wisconsin
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Location of Footville in Rock County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Rock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.12 sq mi (2.91 km2) |
| • Land | 1.12 sq mi (2.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 830 ft (250 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 772 |
| • Density | 740.64/sq mi (285.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
53537
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| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-26400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1565103 |
Footville is a small village located in Rock County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's a quiet place where about 772 people lived as of the 2020 census. It's known for its friendly community feel.
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The Story of Footville
Footville has an interesting past! It was first known as Bachelor's Grove. Later, the village got its current name from Ezra A. Foot. He was the first person to own the land where the town was built.
A post office was set up in Bachelor's Grove in 1846. Then, in 1855, its name was officially changed to Footville.
Where is Footville?
Footville is located in Wisconsin, a state in the United States. The village covers a total area of about 1.12 square miles (2.91 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
The United States Census Bureau is a government agency that collects information about the country. They measure and track details like how big places are.
Who Lives in Footville?
The population of Footville has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| 1920 | 351 | — | |
| 1930 | 358 | 2.0% | |
| 1940 | 459 | 28.2% | |
| 1950 | 562 | 22.4% | |
| 1960 | 675 | 20.1% | |
| 1970 | 698 | 3.4% | |
| 1980 | 794 | 13.8% | |
| 1990 | 764 | −3.8% | |
| 2000 | 788 | 3.1% | |
| 2010 | 808 | 2.5% | |
| 2020 | 772 | −4.5% | |
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A Look at the 2010 Census
In 2010, the census counted 808 people living in Footville. There were 299 households, which means 299 different homes or living spaces. Out of these, 208 were families.
The village had about 721 people per square mile. This number tells us how crowded an area is. Most people living in Footville were White (98.4%). A small number of people were from other backgrounds.
About 33% of the households had children under 18 living there. Many homes (51.5%) were married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of household (12.7%) or a male head of household (5.4%) without a spouse.
The average age of people in Footville was about 42 years old. About 23% of residents were under 18. About 18% were 65 years old or older. The village had slightly more females (52.5%) than males (47.5%).
Famous People from Footville
Footville is home to some notable people:
- Lynda Barry is an award-winning cartoonist, author, and teacher. She is known for her unique drawing style and stories.
- Ezra Foot (1809–1885) was a politician in Wisconsin. He was also the founder of Footville, which is why the village is named after him.
See also
In Spanish: Footville (Wisconsin) para niños
