Park Ridge, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Park Ridge, Wisconsin
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Location of Park Ridge in Portage County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Portage |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2) |
| • Land | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,096 ft (334 m) |
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| • Total | 530 |
| • Density | 2,176.21/sq mi (840.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip code |
54481
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| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-61325 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1571045 |
| Website | http://www.park-ridge.us |
Park Ridge is a small village located in Portage County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It is very close to the city of Stevens Point. Park Ridge is part of the larger Stevens Point area. In 2020, about 530 people lived here.
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Village Geography
Park Ridge is found at 44°31′12″N 89°32′47″W / 44.52000°N 89.54639°W. This means it's in the northern part of the United States.
The village is quite small. According to the United States Census Bureau, Park Ridge covers an area of about 0.59 square kilometers (0.23 square miles). All of this area is land. There are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Park Ridge has changed over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 210 | — | |
| 1950 | 314 | 49.5% | |
| 1960 | 504 | 60.5% | |
| 1970 | 817 | 62.1% | |
| 1980 | 643 | −21.3% | |
| 1990 | 546 | −15.1% | |
| 2000 | 488 | −10.6% | |
| 2010 | 491 | 0.6% | |
| 2020 | 530 | 7.9% | |
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2010 Population Details
In 2010, there were 491 people living in Park Ridge. These people lived in 217 different homes. About 137 of these homes were families.
The village had many different kinds of people. Most residents were White. There were also people who identified as African American, Native American, and Asian. Some people were from two or more racial backgrounds. A small number of people were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Park Ridge in 2010 was about 50.6 years old.
- About 23% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 27% of residents were 65 years or older.
- The rest were adults between 18 and 64.
There were slightly more females than males living in the village.
Getting Around Park Ridge
If you need to travel around Park Ridge, you can use public transportation. Central Transportation offers bus services to the village on Route 4. This makes it easier for people to get to different places without a car.
Famous People from Park Ridge
- Anton C. Krembs was a politician and businessman who lived in Park Ridge. He was involved in local politics and business.
