Rib Falls, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Rib Falls, Wisconsin
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Location of Rib Falls, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Marathon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.9 sq mi (93.0 km2) |
| • Land | 35.9 sq mi (92.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,306 ft (398 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 993 |
| • Density | 27.66/sq mi (10.677/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-67250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584015 |
Rib Falls is a small town located in Marathon County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It is considered part of the Wausau, WI metropolitan area. In 2010, the town had a population of 993 people. The smaller community also named Rib Falls is found within this town.
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Geography of Rib Falls
Rib Falls covers a total area of about 35.9 square miles (93.0 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 35.9 square miles (92.9 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
In the year 2000, there were 907 people living in Rib Falls. These people lived in 302 households, with 254 of them being families. The town had about 25.3 people per square mile.
Who Lives in Rib Falls?
Most of the people in Rib Falls were White (99.45%). A very small number were African American or Native American. Some people also identified with two or more races. About 0.33% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in Rib Falls
The population of Rib Falls included people of all ages. About 28.2% of the residents were under 18 years old. Young adults aged 18 to 24 made up 7.5% of the population. The largest group, 31.5%, was between 25 and 44 years old. People aged 45 to 64 made up 22.3%, and 10.5% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 36 years.
For every 100 females, there were about 106 males. This means there were slightly more males than females in Rib Falls.
Notable People
- Mathias J. Berres was a farmer and politician who lived in the town of Rib Falls.
See also
In Spanish: Rib Falls (Wisconsin) para niños
