Lake Ripley, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Lake Ripley, Wisconsin
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Location of Lake Ripley, Wisconsin
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Jefferson |
| Town | Oakland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.6 sq mi (6.7 km2) |
| • Land | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.6 sq mi (1.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,911 |
| • Density | 735/sq mi (285.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-41765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867659 |
Lake Ripley is a community located in Wisconsin, United States. It is a special area called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place defined by the government for counting people. Lake Ripley is found in Jefferson County, within the town of Oakland. In 2020, about 1,911 people lived there.
Where is Lake Ripley?
Lake Ripley is located in southeastern Wisconsin. Its exact position is 43 degrees North latitude and 88 degrees West longitude.
The community covers a total area of about 2.6 square miles (6.7 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.9 square miles (5.0 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.6 square miles (1.7 square kilometers), is water. This means a good part of the area is covered by the lake itself!
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,603 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,779 | 11.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,911 | 7.4% | |
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The number of people living in Lake Ripley has grown over the years.
- In 2000, there were 1,603 people.
- By 2010, the population increased to 1,779 people.
- In 2020, the community had 1,911 residents.
In 2000, there were 656 households in Lake Ripley. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most of these households were families. About 31% of the households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.44 people.
The median age of people in Lake Ripley in 2000 was 40 years old. This means half the people were younger than 40 and half were older.
The Lake Itself
The community of Lake Ripley is named after the beautiful lake it surrounds. This lake is famous for something special in Wisconsin's fishing history.
On October 12, 1940, the largest largemouth bass ever recorded in Wisconsin was caught right here in Lake Ripley! This impressive fish weighed 11 pounds and 3 ounces. It's a great example of the amazing wildlife that can be found in the lake.
See also
In Spanish: Lake Ripley para niños
