Randolph, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Randolph, Wisconsin
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Looking south in Randolph on WIS 73
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Location of Randolph in Dodge County, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| Counties | Columbia, Dodge |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.24 sq mi (3.22 km2) |
| • Land | 1.24 sq mi (3.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 961 ft (293 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,796 |
| • Density | 1,448/sq mi (557.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1572065 |
| Website | www.randolphwis.com |
Randolph is a small village located in the state of Wisconsin, USA. It's split between two counties: Columbia and Dodge. In 2020, about 1,796 people lived there. Most of the village, about 1,338 people, live in Dodge County, while 458 live in Columbia County.
The village is mostly found within the Town of Westford in Dodge County. A small part is also in the Town of Randolph in Columbia County. Other tiny parts are in the Town of Fox Lake (Dodge County) and the Town of Courtland (Columbia County).
The part of Randolph in Dodge County is near the Beaver Dam Micropolitan Area. The part in Columbia County is close to the Madison Metropolitan Area.
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Geography of Randolph
Randolph is a village that covers an area of about 1.23 square miles (3.19 km2). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population and People
This section shares information about the people who live in Randolph, based on official counts called a census.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 61 | — | |
| 1880 | 421 | 590.2% | |
| 1890 | 405 | −3.8% | |
| 1900 | 738 | 82.2% | |
| 1910 | 937 | 27.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,183 | 26.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,161 | −1.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,146 | −1.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,350 | 17.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,507 | 11.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,582 | 5.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,691 | 6.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,729 | 2.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,869 | 8.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,811 | −3.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,796 | −0.8% | |
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Randolph's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 1,811 people lived in Randolph. There were 674 households, which are groups of people living together. About 443 of these were families.
The village had about 1,472.4 inhabitants per square mile (568.5/km2) people per square mile. There were 728 housing units, like houses or apartments.
Most people in Randolph were White (96.7%). A small number were African American (0.2%), Native American (0.4%), or Asian (0.2%). About 1.5% were from other backgrounds, and 1.1% were from two or more backgrounds. Hispanic or Latino people made up 4.7% of the population.
Out of the 674 households, 35.2% had children under 18 living with them. About 51.5% were married couples. Some households had a female head (10.7%) or a male head (3.6%) without a spouse. About 34.3% were not families.
Almost 30% of households had only one person living there. About 15.5% had someone aged 65 or older living alone. The average household had 2.51 people, and the average family had 3.12 people.
The average age in Randolph was 39.3 years. About 27.1% of residents were under 18. About 20.3% were 65 or older. The village had slightly more females (52.7%) than males (47.3%).
Education in Randolph
The main public high school for the area is Randolph High School. It serves students from Randolph and nearby communities.
Famous People from Randolph
Some notable people have come from Randolph, Wisconsin:
- Jack Horkheimer – An astronomer and television host.
- Joseph Kerr – A politician who served in the Wisconsin State Representative.
- Burton A. Scott – A judge who became the Chief Judge of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals.
- Greg Stiemsma – A professional basketball player.
- Byron F. Wackett – Another politician who served as a Wisconsin State Representative.
See also
In Spanish: Randolph (Wisconsin) para niños
