Friendship, Wisconsin facts for kids
Friendship is a small village located in Adams County, in the state of Wisconsin. In 2010, about 725 people lived here. It's important to know that there's also a different place called the Town of Friendship in Fond du Lac County, so don't get them mixed up!
Quick facts for kids
Friendship, Wisconsin
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Village
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Looking north in downtown Friendship on WIS 13
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Location in Adams County and the state of Wisconsin.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Adams |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.92 sq mi (2.38 km2) |
| • Land | 0.88 sq mi (2.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 725 |
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686 |
| • Density | 823.9/sq mi (318.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
53934
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| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-27950 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1565329 |
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Amazing Geology of Friendship
Just north of Friendship, you'll find the Friendship Mound. This cool landform is a type of castillated mound. It was shaped by the huge glaciers that covered the area during the last Ice Age.
A few miles further north, there's another interesting mound called Roche-A-Cri. It's located in Roche-A-Cri State Park. This mound is special because it has ancient rock carvings, known as the Roche-a-Cri Petroglyphs.
Where is Friendship Located?
Friendship is found at these coordinates: 43°58′18″N 89°49′7″W / 43.97167°N 89.81861°W.
The village covers a total area of about 0.92 square miles (2.38 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.88 square miles (2.28 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.04 square miles (0.10 square kilometers), is water.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 76 | — | |
| 1880 | 137 | 80.3% | |
| 1890 | 156 | 13.9% | |
| 1910 | 276 | — | |
| 1920 | 442 | 60.1% | |
| 1930 | 438 | −0.9% | |
| 1940 | 453 | 3.4% | |
| 1950 | 566 | 24.9% | |
| 1960 | 560 | −1.1% | |
| 1970 | 641 | 14.5% | |
| 1980 | 744 | 16.1% | |
| 1990 | 728 | −2.2% | |
| 2000 | 698 | −4.1% | |
| 2010 | 725 | 3.9% | |
| 2015 (est.) | 670 | −7.6% | |
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Friendship's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, Friendship had 725 residents. There were 256 households and 161 families living in the village. This means there were about 823.9 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Friendship were White (95.0%). There were also smaller percentages of African American (1.9%), Native American (0.1%), and Asian (0.6%) residents. About 4.0% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 28.9% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (41.4%) were married couples. The average household had 2.29 people, and the average family had 2.81 people.
The average age in the village was 45.6 years old. About 18.5% of residents were under 18, and 27% were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.2%) and females (49.8%).
Getting Around Friendship
The Adams County Airport (63C) helps people travel to and from Friendship. It also serves the towns nearby.
Historic Places in Friendship
Here are some interesting buildings, sites, and structures in Friendship. They are listed on the National Register of Historic Places because of their historical importance.
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Adams County Courthouse
More Images of Friendship
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Post office
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Looking north at the sign for Friendship on WIS13
