Red Cedar, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Red Cedar, Wisconsin
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Location of Red Cedar, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Dunn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 40.7 sq mi (105.4 km2) |
| • Land | 39.8 sq mi (103.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,673 |
| • Density | 42.1/sq mi (16.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-66550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584001 |
| Website | http://townofredcedar.com |
Red Cedar is a town located in Dunn County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 1,673 people lived there. Two smaller communities, Cedar Falls and Rusk, are also part of the town of Red Cedar.
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About the Land and Water
Red Cedar covers an area of about 40.7 square miles (105.4 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 39.8 square miles (103.0 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.9 square miles (2.4 square kilometers), is water. This means a small part of the town is made up of rivers, lakes, or other water bodies.
Who Lives in Red Cedar?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 1,417 | — | |
| 2000 | 1,673 | 18.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,086 | 24.7% | |
| 2020 (est.) | 2,244 | 7.6% | |
In 2000, there were 1,673 people living in Red Cedar. The town had about 593 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Most of these were families.
The population density was about 42 people per square mile. This tells us how many people live in each square mile of land.
Most people living in Red Cedar were White (about 97.85%). There were also smaller groups of people who identified as Asian, Native American, or from two or more races. A small percentage of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
Many households in Red Cedar had children under 18 living with them (about 40%). Most households were married couples living together.
The people in Red Cedar were of different ages:
- About 28.6% were under 18 years old.
- About 7.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 29.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 24.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 9.7% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Red Cedar was 36 years.
Money and Jobs
In 2000, the average income for a household in Red Cedar was about $50,972 per year. For families, the average income was about $53,382. The average income per person in the town was around $21,067.
A small number of families (about 1.0%) and individuals (about 3.5%) lived below the poverty line. This means their income was below a certain level, making it hard to afford basic needs.
People from Red Cedar
Some notable people have lived in Red Cedar:
- James D. Millar was a farmer and businessman. He also served as a Wisconsin State Representative, helping to make laws for Wisconsin. He was also the chairman of the town board.
- William Millar was also a farmer. He served as both a Wisconsin State Representative and a Wisconsin State Senator, which are important roles in the state government.
- Mason Platter grew up in Red Cedar. He played Outside Linebacker for the Wisconsin Badgers, which is the sports team for the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
