Necedah, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Necedah, Wisconsin
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Wis-80 and Wis-21 junction in town
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Location of Necedah in Juneau County, Wisconsin.
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 Necedah, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Juneau |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.07 sq mi (7.96 km2) |
| • Land | 2.76 sq mi (7.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2) |
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 924 |
| • Density | 332.25/sq mi (128.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-55725 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1570130 |
| Website | www.necedah.us |
Necedah (say it: nuh-SEE-duh) is a small village in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States. It's located within the larger Town of Necedah. In 2020, about 924 people lived there.
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Where is Necedah?
Necedah is located at coordinates 44.0262 degrees North and -90.0737 degrees West.
Land and Water
The village covers a total area of about 3.10 square miles (8.03 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.79 square miles (7.23 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.31 square miles (0.80 square kilometers), is water.
Necedah Airport
The Necedah Airport (KDAF) serves the village and the nearby communities. It helps people travel to and from the area by air.
How Many People Live Here?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 944 | — | |
| 1880 | 1,475 | 56.3% | |
| 1890 | 1,708 | 15.8% | |
| 1900 | 1,209 | −29.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,054 | −12.8% | |
| 1920 | 852 | −19.2% | |
| 1930 | 761 | −10.7% | |
| 1940 | 838 | 10.1% | |
| 1950 | 862 | 2.9% | |
| 1960 | 691 | −19.8% | |
| 1970 | 740 | 7.1% | |
| 1980 | 773 | 4.5% | |
| 1990 | 743 | −3.9% | |
| 2000 | 888 | 19.5% | |
| 2010 | 916 | 3.2% | |
| 2020 | 924 | 0.9% | |
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Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 916 people living in Necedah. These people lived in 376 households, and 223 of these were families.
Most of the people living in the village were White (96.6%). A smaller number were African American (0.7%), Native American (0.1%), or Asian (0.3%). Some people were from other races (0.8%) or from two or more races (1.5%). About 2.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average household had about 2.41 people. The average family had about 3.11 people. About 34.3% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The median age in the village was 38.8 years old. This means half the people were younger than 38.8, and half were older. About 27.7% of residents were under 18 years old.
Fun Places to Visit
There are several interesting places near Necedah:
- The Necedah Shrine is a religious site.
- The Necedah National Wildlife Refuge is a large area where wild animals and plants are protected.
- The Petenwell Rock is a natural rock formation.
Famous People from Necedah
Many notable people have connections to Necedah:
- Joseph W. Babcock was a U.S. Representative, meaning he helped make laws for the country.
- Harold G. Bradbury was an admiral in the U.S. Coast Guard, a high-ranking officer.
- John T. Kingston was a Wisconsin State Senator and Representative, helping make laws for the state.
- John Kingston, Jr. also served as a Wisconsin State Senator.
- Eliphalet S. Miner was a Wisconsin State Representative and Senator.
- Frank M. Reed was a Wisconsin State Representative.
- E. D. Rogers was a Wisconsin State Representative.
- Jim Sauter, Jay Sauter, Johnny Sauter, Tim Sauter, and Travis Sauter are all NASCAR drivers, famous for car racing.
- W. Peter Wheelihan was a Wisconsin State Representative.
Images for kids
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Downtown Necedah
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The Necedah Fire Station
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The Necedah Post Office
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A sign on WIS 21 welcoming you to Necedah
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Necedah High School
See also
In Spanish: Necedah (Wisconsin) para niños
