Rantoul, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Rantoul, Wisconsin
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Location of Rantoul, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Calumet |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.4 sq mi (83.8 km2) |
| • Land | 31.9 sq mi (82.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 740 |
| • Density | 22.87/sq mi (8.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-66275 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583998 |
Rantoul is a small town located in Calumet County, Wisconsin. It's a part of the United States. In 2020, about 740 people lived here. This number was a bit lower than in 2010. A small part of the community called Wells is also in the town.
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Geography of Rantoul
The Town of Rantoul is found in the northeastern part of Calumet County. To its east is Manitowoc County. The village of Potter is right in the middle of Rantoul. However, Potter is its own separate town. The village of Hilbert is also very close, touching Rantoul's northwestern edge.
Land and Water Area
The total area of Rantoul is about 83.8 square kilometers (32.4 square miles). Most of this area is land, which is about 82.6 square kilometers (31.9 square miles). The rest, about 1.2 square kilometers (0.5 square miles), is water. This means about 1.40% of the town is covered by water.
People of Rantoul (Demographics)
In 2000, there were 841 people living in Rantoul. These people lived in 261 homes, and 222 of these were families. The town had about 25.9 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Rantoul were White (96.79%). A small number were Native American or Asian. Some people were from two or more different backgrounds.
Households and Families
Many homes in Rantoul had children under 18 living there (45.6%). Most homes were married couples living together (74.3%). A smaller number were single mothers with no husband (6.1%). About 10.3% of all homes had just one person living there. A few homes (3.8%) had someone aged 65 or older living alone. On average, about 3.22 people lived in each home. For families, the average size was 3.49 people.
Age and Income
The people in Rantoul were spread out by age. About 33.8% were under 18 years old. About 31.5% were between 25 and 44 years old. The median age in Rantoul was 34 years old. This means half the people were younger than 34 and half were older.
The average income for a home in Rantoul was $48,000. For families, the average income was $50,893. Men generally earned more than women. About 3.1% of all people in Rantoul lived below the poverty line. This included 4.0% of children under 18.
Notable People from Rantoul
Some important people who have lived in Rantoul include politicians. A politician is someone who works in government. They help make decisions for the community or country.
- Herman Hedrich, a politician
- Gervase Hephner, a politician
- Carl Hillmann, a politician
- Henry Kleist, a politician
