Iron Ridge, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Iron Ridge, Wisconsin
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Downtown Iron Ridge
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Location of Iron Ridge in Dodge County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Dodge |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.68 sq mi (1.75 km2) |
| • Land | 0.67 sq mi (1.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
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| • Total | 904 |
| • Density | 1,329/sq mi (516.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-37150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1566971 |
| Website | http://ironridge-wi.com/ |
Iron Ridge is a small village located in Dodge County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's a place with a history tied to iron mining and railroads. In 2020, about 904 people lived here. The village got its name because iron was once mined nearby. Its ZIP code is 53035.
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Where is Iron Ridge Located?
Iron Ridge is found at 43°23′57″N 88°31′52″W / 43.39917°N 88.53111°W. This means it's in a specific spot on the map.
The village covers a total area of about 0.69 sq mi (1.75 sq km). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Iron Ridge has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population at different times:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 138 | — | |
| 1920 | 287 | — | |
| 1930 | 260 | −9.4% | |
| 1940 | 273 | 5.0% | |
| 1950 | 341 | 24.9% | |
| 1960 | 419 | 22.9% | |
| 1970 | 480 | 14.6% | |
| 1980 | 766 | 59.6% | |
| 1990 | 887 | 15.8% | |
| 2000 | 998 | 12.5% | |
| 2010 | 929 | −6.9% | |
| 2020 | 904 | −2.7% | |
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Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 929 people living in Iron Ridge. These people lived in 390 different homes. About 234 of these homes were families.
Most of the people living in the village were White (96.9%). A small number were from other racial backgrounds. About 3.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the village was about 38 years old. About 23% of residents were under 18. About 9.4% were 65 years or older.
Churches in Iron Ridge
Iron Ridge has a few churches. One of them is St. Matthew Lutheran Church, which was started in 1885. It is part of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS).
Schools in Iron Ridge
For education, St. Matthew Lutheran School is a Christian school in Iron Ridge. It teaches students from 4K (pre-kindergarten) up to 8th grade. This school is also part of the WELS.
Butler Ridge Wind Farm
Iron Ridge is the closest community to the Butler Ridge Wind Farm. This wind farm is a big area with 36 wind turbines. Each turbine is about 300 feet wide and 260 feet tall.
The wind farm is located along the Niagara Escarpment. This is a long ridge of land that starts in Ontario, Canada, goes through Wisconsin, and ends in Illinois. The wind farm helps create clean energy. Some of the electricity it makes is sold to WPPI Energy.
Famous People from Iron Ridge
Some notable people have connections to Iron Ridge:
- Roman Bentz: An American football player who was born in Iron Ridge.
- Herman J. F. Bilgrien: A Wisconsin State Senator who was also the Chairman and Treasurer of Iron Ridge.
- Harry Doxtader: A Wisconsin State Representative who lived in Iron Ridge.
- Jesse Peters: A Wisconsin State Senator who was born in Iron Ridge.
- H. Albert Wrucke: A Wisconsin State Representative who was born near Iron Ridge.
See also
In Spanish: Iron Ridge (Wisconsin) para niños
