Pittsville, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Pittsville, Wisconsin
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Wis-73 and Wis-80 junction on the north of town
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Location of Pittsville in Wood County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Wood |
| Incorporated | March 30, 1887 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.00 sq mi (5.18 km2) |
| • Land | 1.99 sq mi (5.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,033 ft (315 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 874 |
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(2019)
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824 |
| • Density | 414.07/sq mi (159.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip code |
54466
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| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-63100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1571567 |
Pittsville is a small city in Wood County, Wisconsin, United States. It's located in a countryside area. Pittsville is surrounded by many parks and public lands. These include places like North Wood County Park, Powers Bluff, and the Black River State Forest.
In 2010, about 874 people lived in Pittsville. By 2020, the population was around 813.
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History of Pittsville
Pittsville was officially planned out in 1883. It was named after Oliver W. Pitts. He owned a local sawmill, which is a factory that cuts logs into lumber.
Where is Pittsville Located?
Pittsville is found at these coordinates: 44°26′25″N 90°7′42″W / 44.44028°N 90.12833°W.
The city covers a total area of about 1.98 square miles (5.13 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.
People of Pittsville
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 163 | — | |
| 1890 | 653 | 300.6% | |
| 1900 | 634 | −2.9% | |
| 1910 | 450 | −29.0% | |
| 1920 | 504 | 12.0% | |
| 1930 | 508 | 0.8% | |
| 1940 | 556 | 9.4% | |
| 1950 | 636 | 14.4% | |
| 1960 | 661 | 3.9% | |
| 1970 | 708 | 7.1% | |
| 1980 | 810 | 14.4% | |
| 1990 | 838 | 3.5% | |
| 2000 | 866 | 3.3% | |
| 2010 | 874 | 0.9% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 824 | −5.7% | |
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Pittsville's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 874 people living in Pittsville. These people lived in 338 different homes. About 238 of these were families.
The city had about 443 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Pittsville (97.9%) were White. A small number were Native American or Asian.
Many homes (35.2%) had children under 18 living there. More than half (55.0%) were married couples. About 25.4% of all homes had just one person living alone.
The average age of people in Pittsville was 36 years old. About 27.5% of residents were under 18. The number of males and females in the city was almost exactly the same.
Well-Known People from Pittsville
- Red Blanchard, a country music artist.
- Amos E. Germer, who was a lawyer and worked in the Wisconsin government.
- MaryAnn Lippert, who was an educator and also worked in the Wisconsin government.
Education in Pittsville
Pittsville has its own school system, called the Pittsville School District. Around 600 students attend schools in this district.
Images for kids
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Wis-73 and Wis-80 junction on the north of town
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Location of Pittsville in Wood County, Wisconsin.
See also
In Spanish: Pittsville (Wisconsin) para niños
