Rhine, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Rhine, Wisconsin
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Location of Rhine, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Sheboygan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.6 sq mi (89.7 km2) |
| • Land | 33.7 sq mi (87.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 958 ft (292 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,244 |
| • Density | 66.6/sq mi (25.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-67150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584013 |
| Website | www.townrhine.com |
Rhine is a small town located in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 2,244 people lived there.
The village of Elkhart Lake is found within the town of Rhine. Also, the community of Rhine Center is part of the town. Rhine is included in the larger Sheboygan area.
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The History of Rhine, Wisconsin
How Did Rhine Get Its Name?
The town of Rhine was named by early German settlers. They chose the name because it reminded them of the famous Rhine River in Europe.
Geography of Rhine
What is the Size of Rhine?
Rhine covers a total area of about 34.6 square miles (89.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, which is about 33.7 square miles (87.3 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.9 square miles (2.4 square kilometers), is water. This means that about 2.71% of the town's total area is water.
People and Population in Rhine
Who Lives in Rhine?
In 2000, there were 2,244 people living in Rhine. These people made up 829 households, and 650 of these were families.
The town had about 66.6 people living in each square mile. There were also 961 housing units, which are homes or apartments.
Most of the people in Rhine were White (98.75%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 0.40% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Households
About 33.4% of households in Rhine had children under 18 living with them. Most households (73.8%) were married couples living together. Some households (3.1%) had a female head without a husband present. About 21.5% of households were not families.
Around 17.4% of all households were made up of single individuals. About 5.2% of these individuals were 65 years old or older. On average, there were 2.71 people in each household and 3.08 people in each family.
Age Groups in Rhine
The population in Rhine was spread across different age groups:
- 24.6% were under 18 years old.
- 7.0% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 28.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 30.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 9.4% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Rhine was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were about 104.9 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were about 106.7 males.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Rhine was $62,500 per year. For families, the average income was $66,471 per year. Males generally earned more, with an average income of $40,942, compared to $27,036 for females.
The average income per person in the town was $27,059. A very small number of families (0.3%) and people (1.4%) lived below the poverty line. This included no one under 18 and 2.4% of those aged 65 or older.
Notable People from Rhine
Several interesting people have connections to Rhine:
- Philip H. Kasper: He was a farmer and a businessman.
- Otto A. La Budde: He was born in Rhine. He served as a Wisconsin State Representative and was also a businessman.
- George W. Wolff: He was a politician and a farmer.
See also
In Spanish: Rhine (Wisconsin) para niños
