Ithaca, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Ithaca, Wisconsin
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Wis-58 runs through town
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Location of Ithaca, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Richland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.0 sq mi (93.3 km2) |
| • Land | 36.0 sq mi (93.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 784 ft (239 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 648 |
| • Density | 18.0/sq mi (6.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-37500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583439 |
Ithaca is a town located in Richland County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 648 people lived here. The town includes several smaller, unincorporated communities. These are Aubrey, Bear Valley, Ithaca, Keyesville, and Neptune.
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Geography of Ithaca
The town of Ithaca covers a total area of about 36 square miles (which is about 93.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land. This means there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's official boundaries.
People Living in Ithaca
Let's look at who lives in Ithaca, based on information from the year 2000.
Population Overview
In 2000, there were 648 people living in the town. This means the population density was about 18 people for every square mile. Most of the people living in Ithaca (over 98%) were White. A small number of residents were African American or Asian, or from two or more races.
Households and Families
There were 249 households in Ithaca. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, about 31.7% had children under 18 years old living with them. Most households (about 67.5%) were married couples living together. About 20.5% of all households were made up of just one person.
Age Groups in Ithaca
The people in Ithaca were of different ages. About 25.2% of the population was under 18 years old. Around 9.0% were between 18 and 24 years old. The largest group, about 25.6%, was between 25 and 44 years old. About 17.0% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 39 years.
Community Life in Ithaca
Ithaca is home to Ithaca High School. There is also a grade school, and junior high students attend Ithaca High School. You can also find the Willow Valley United Methodist Church in the town.
The town holds a special event every year. It's an annual fair that takes place on a Saturday in late September or early October. This fair is a fun time for everyone! It includes a dairy cow show and judging for other animals like sheep and pigs. There's also a crafts show where local artists display their work. A big highlight of the fair is the parade, which takes place on State Highway 58. The fair often happens around the same time as the Homecoming game for the Ithaca Bulldogs, the local sports team, and the Homecoming dance that same Saturday night.
