Neosho, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Neosho, Wisconsin
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Village
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Looking south in Neosho
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Location of Neosho in Dodge County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Dodge |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.56 sq mi (1.44 km2) |
| • Land | 0.53 sq mi (1.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
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| • Total | 591 |
| • Density | 1,055/sq mi (410.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-56075 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1570176 |
Neosho is a small village located in Dodge County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 591 people lived there.
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Where is Neosho Located?
Neosho is found at specific coordinates on a map: 43.310165 degrees North and 88.517933 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on Earth.
The village covers a total area of about 0.55 square miles (1.44 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 0.52 square miles (1.36 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in Neosho?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 197 | — | |
| 1910 | 304 | — | |
| 1920 | 296 | −2.6% | |
| 1930 | 262 | −11.5% | |
| 1940 | 255 | −2.7% | |
| 1950 | 287 | 12.5% | |
| 1960 | 345 | 20.2% | |
| 1970 | 400 | 15.9% | |
| 1980 | 575 | 43.8% | |
| 1990 | 658 | 14.4% | |
| 2000 | 593 | −9.9% | |
| 2010 | 574 | −3.2% | |
| 2020 | 591 | 3.0% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the village of Neosho had 574 residents. These people lived in 241 households, with 154 of these being families.
The population density was about 1,103.8 people per square mile (426.2 people per square kilometer). There were 255 housing units, meaning places where people could live.
Most residents were White (97.2%). A small number were African American (0.5%), Native American (0.7%), or Asian (0.2%). About 1.4% of the population identified with two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people made up 0.7% of the population.
Households and Families
Out of the 241 households, 29.0% had children under 18 living with them. Nearly half (49.8%) were married couples living together.
Some households were led by a single parent: 9.1% had a female head of household with no husband, and 5.0% had a male head of household with no wife. About 36.1% of households were non-families, meaning people living together who are not related.
About 27.4% of all households were made up of just one person. Only 5.4% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone. The average household had 2.38 people, and the average family had 2.93 people.
Age and Gender
The average age of people in Neosho in 2010 was 42 years old.
- 22.5% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 7.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 27% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 34% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 9.1% were 65 years of age or older.
In terms of gender, 52.3% of the population was male, and 47.7% was female.
Famous People from Neosho
- Jesse Clason: A doctor and lawmaker from Wisconsin who lived in Neosho.
- Dennis Hall: A very successful Greco-Roman wrestler who won 10 US National Championships. He lived in Neosho.
- Edmund J. Labuwi: A businessman and lawmaker from Wisconsin. He served as the President and Supervisor of Neosho.
- Paul Wagner: A former pitcher in Major League Baseball. He also lived in Neosho.
Images for kids
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Fire department
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Looking south in Neosho
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Old Village hall
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Neosho sign
See also
In Spanish: Neosho (Wisconsin) para niños
