Redgranite, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Redgranite, Wisconsin
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Village
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Downtown Redgranite, Wisconsin
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Location of Redgranite in Waushara County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Waushara |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.37 sq mi (6.15 km2) |
| • Land | 2.36 sq mi (6.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,149 |
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2,128 |
| • Density | 900.55/sq mi (347.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-66625 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1572163 |
Redgranite is a village in Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,149 at the 2010 census.
History
A post office called Redgranite has been in operation since 1897. The village was named after deposits of red granite in the area.
Geography
Redgranite is located at 44°2′40″N 89°6′7″W / 44.04444°N 89.10194°W (44.044550, -89.101993).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.29 square miles (5.93 km2), of which, 2.28 square miles (5.91 km2) of it is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 1,521 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,012 | −33.5% | |
| 1930 | 977 | −3.5% | |
| 1940 | 857 | −12.3% | |
| 1950 | 648 | −24.4% | |
| 1960 | 588 | −9.3% | |
| 1970 | 645 | 9.7% | |
| 1980 | 976 | 51.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,009 | 3.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,040 | 3.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,149 | 106.6% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 2,128 | −1.0% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,149 people, 509 households, and 275 families living in the village. The population density was 942.5 inhabitants per square mile (363.9/km2). There were 583 housing units at an average density of 255.7 per square mile (98.7/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 77.4% White, 17.8% African American, 1.9% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 1.4% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.0% of the population.
There were 509 households, of which 24.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.9% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.0% were non-families. 39.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.89.
The median age in the village was 39.3 years. 11.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 40.5% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 12.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 72.8% male and 27.2% female.
Notable people
- Harley M. Jacklin, Wisconsin State Senator and farmer, was born in Redgranite.
Gallery
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Downtown Redgranite
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Looking west while entering Redgranite
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Approaching Looking east at Redgranite in winter
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Redgranite pictured in July 2024
See also
In Spanish: Redgranite (Wisconsin) para niños
