Rib Mountain, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Village of Rib Mountain
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Location of the Village of Rib Mountain
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Marathon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 25.6 sq mi (66.3 km2) |
| • Land | 24.6 sq mi (63.7 km2) |
| • Water | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,227 ft (374 m) |
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| • Total | 7,313 |
| • Density | 285.7/sq mi (110.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-67325 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584018 |
Rib Mountain is a village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, USA. It's home to 7,313 people, based on the 2020 census. This village is a suburb of Wausau and part of the larger Wausau area.
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History of Rib Mountain
The area that is now Rib Mountain was first part of the Town of Weston. In 1905, it became its own town called Erickson. This name honored George Erickson, who was the town chairman at the time.
Later, the town's name changed to Flieth. Then, in 1930, it was renamed the Town of Rib Mountain. It got its name from the large hill nearby, also called Rib Mountain.
In 2023, the people living there voted to change their town into a village. The vote was very clear, with 1,194 people voting yes and only 104 voting no. This is how it became the Village of Rib Mountain.
Geography and Location
Rib Mountain is located in central Wisconsin. The village covers about 25.6 square miles (66.3 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 24.6 square miles (63.7 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1.0 square mile (2.6 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 7,556 | — | |
| 2010 | 6,825 | −9.7% | |
| 2020 | 7,313 | 7.2% | |
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In 2000, there were 7,556 people living in Rib Mountain. These people lived in 2,697 homes, and 2,206 of those were families. The village had about 307 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Rib Mountain were White (96.49%). There were also smaller groups of Asian, Native American, and African American residents. About 0.48% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (39.5%) had children under 18 living there. Most families (75.4%) were married couples. The average home had about 2.78 people, and the average family had about 3.08 people.
The average age of people in Rib Mountain was 38 years old. About 27.8% of the population was under 18. About 9.8% were 65 years or older.
The average income for a household was $61,294. For families, the average income was $66,337. Very few people (1.7%) lived below the poverty line.
Transportation
Getting Around by Air
The Central Wisconsin Airport (KCWA) serves Rib Mountain. This airport helps people travel by plane. It offers both regular flights for passengers and services for smaller private planes.
Notable People
- Charles Zarnke was a politician from Wisconsin.
See also
In Spanish: Rib Mountain (Wisconsin) para niños
