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Redgranite, Wisconsin
Village
Downtown Redgranite, Wisconsin
Downtown Redgranite, Wisconsin
Location of Redgranite in Waushara County, Wisconsin.
Location of Redgranite in Waushara County, Wisconsin.
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
 (2010)
 • Total 2,149
 • Estimate 
(2019)
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 small village located in Waushara County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 2,149 people lived there.

The Story of Redgranite

Redgranite got its name because of the red granite rocks found in the area. A post office opened here way back in 1897.

Where is Redgranite Located?

Redgranite is found at specific coordinates: 44 degrees, 2 minutes, 40 seconds North and 89 degrees, 6 minutes, 7 seconds West.

Size of the Village

The village covers a total area of about 2.29 square miles (5.93 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.

People Living in Redgranite

The number of people living in Redgranite has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population:

Historical population
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%
U.S. Decennial Census

What the 2010 Census Showed

According to the census from 2010, there were 2,149 people living in Redgranite. These people lived in 509 different homes.

The average age of people in the village was about 39.3 years old. About 11.6% of the residents were under 18 years old.

Famous People from Redgranite

  • Harley M. Jacklin, who was a Wisconsin State Senator and a farmer, was born in Redgranite.

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