Pardeeville, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Pardeeville, Wisconsin
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Pardeeville pictured in July 2024
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Location of Pardeeville in Columbia County, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Columbia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.27 sq mi (5.87 km2) |
| • Land | 1.92 sq mi (4.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2) |
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) |
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| • Total | 2,074 |
| • Density | 913.7/sq mi (353.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-61100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1571029 |
| Website | www.villageofpardeeville.net |
Pardeeville is a small village located in Columbia County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,074 people lived there. It's considered part of the larger Madison area.
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Exploring Pardeeville's Location
Pardeeville is found at specific coordinates: 43.536575 degrees North and -89.298045 degrees West. Think of these numbers like an address on a global map!
The village covers a total area of about 2.28 square miles (5.87 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part made up of water.
Rivers and Lakes in Pardeeville
An interesting fact about Pardeeville is that the Fox River starts here as a tiny stream. This river is then held back by a dam in Pardeeville, which creates a beautiful spot called Park Lake.
Major Roads and Highways
Pardeeville is connected by two main roads:
- Wis 22 runs along Main Street. It goes north towards Montello and south towards Wyocena. If you follow Wis 22 South, you can even reach Madison.
- Wis 44 runs along Lake Street. It heads northeast to places like Kingston, Ripon, and Oshkosh.
Pardeeville's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 81 | — | |
| 1870 | 205 | — | |
| 1900 | 788 | — | |
| 1910 | 987 | 25.3% | |
| 1920 | 878 | −11.0% | |
| 1930 | 873 | −0.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,001 | 14.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,112 | 11.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,331 | 19.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,507 | 13.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,594 | 5.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,630 | 2.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,982 | 21.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,115 | 6.7% | |
| 2020 | 2,074 | −1.9% | |
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The population of Pardeeville has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1850, only 81 people lived there! By 2010, the population grew to 2,115 people. In the most recent count in 2020, about 2,074 people called Pardeeville home.
Who Lives in Pardeeville?
In 2010, there were 2,115 people living in Pardeeville. Most residents were White (97.2%). A small percentage of the population identified as African American, Native American, or Asian. About 1.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Pardeeville was about 38.9 years old. About 23.2% of the residents were under 18 years old.
Schools in Pardeeville
The Pardeeville Area School District manages the public schools in the village. This includes an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school.
There is also a private school called St. John's Lutheran School. It teaches students from 4K (pre-kindergarten) up to 8th grade. This school is part of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
Famous People from Pardeeville
Many interesting people have connections to Pardeeville! Here are a few:
- Earl Abell: A football player and coach who is in the College Football Hall of Fame.
- Mark Bortz: A former All-Pro football player for the Chicago Bears.
- Bob Bostad: A well-known football coach.
- Claudia Card: A respected philosopher and educator.
- Claude Elliott: A Major League Baseball pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds and New York Giants.
- Theresa Elmendorf: A librarian who became president of the American Library Association.
- Frank Kreyer: A professional racing driver.
- Debbie McCormick: An Olympic world champion in curling.
- Gerald L. K. Smith: A clergyman and politician.
- George W. Van Dusen: An important person in the grain industry.
- Byron Whittingham: A former Wisconsin State Representative.
See also
In Spanish: Pardeeville (Wisconsin) para niños
