Reeseville, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Reeseville, Wisconsin
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Location of Reeseville in Dodge County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Dodge |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.63 sq mi (1.62 km2) |
| • Land | 0.63 sq mi (1.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 824 ft (251 m) |
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| • Total | 763 |
| • Density | 1,088.00/sq mi (420.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-66900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1572180 |
Reeseville is a small village located in Dodge County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's a quiet community where about 763 people lived according to the 2020 census. This makes it a cozy place to live, with everyone knowing their neighbors.
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Discovering Reeseville's Past
Reeseville got its name from an early settler named Samuel Reese. He moved to this area in 1845. Later, his son, Adam Reese, helped plan and map out the village. That's how the name "Reeseville" came to be!
Where is Reeseville Located?
Reeseville is found in the state of Wisconsin. It is located at specific geographic coordinates: 43.305452 degrees North and 88.843847 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map. The village covers a total area of about 0.63 square miles (1.62 square kilometers), and all of this area is land.
Who Lives in Reeseville?
The number of people living in Reeseville has changed over many years. Here's how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 248 | — | |
| 1890 | 329 | 32.7% | |
| 1900 | 393 | 19.5% | |
| 1910 | 352 | −10.4% | |
| 1920 | 423 | 20.2% | |
| 1930 | 422 | −0.2% | |
| 1940 | 407 | −3.6% | |
| 1950 | 470 | 15.5% | |
| 1960 | 491 | 4.5% | |
| 1970 | 566 | 15.3% | |
| 1980 | 649 | 14.7% | |
| 1990 | 673 | 3.7% | |
| 2000 | 703 | 4.5% | |
| 2010 | 708 | 0.7% | |
| 2020 | 763 | 7.8% | |
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A Look at the 2010 Population
In 2010, there were 708 people living in Reeseville. Most of the people were White. A small number of people were African American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 2.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 288 homes in the village. Many of these homes had families living in them. About 32.6% of homes had children under 18. The average age of people in Reeseville was about 37 years old. This shows a mix of younger families and older residents.
Reeseville's Past Industries
In the middle to late 1950s, a company called J&R Plasticraft Corporation was located in Reeseville. This company was famous for making fiberglass boats called Glass-Jet runabouts. These boats were special because they looked like cars from that time, even having cool tail fins and two-tone colors!
After J&R Plasticraft, another company called Quality Plastics, Inc., also in Reeseville, continued making boats. They sold their boats under the name "Quality Glass" Boats. However, this company stopped making boats after 1960.
See also
In Spanish: Reeseville (Wisconsin) para niños
