Richmond, Walworth County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Richmond, Wisconsin
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Location of the Town of Richmond, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Walworth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.0 sq mi (93.2 km2) |
| • Land | 35.3 sq mi (91.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 978 ft (298 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,901 |
| • Density | 52.0/sq mi (20.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
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53160
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| Area code(s) | 262 |
| FIPS code | 55-67725 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584030 |
| Website | http://www.town.richmond.wi.us/ |
Richmond is a town located in Walworth County, Wisconsin, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, about 1,901 people live here.
The town of Richmond includes a few smaller communities. These are Lake Lorraine, the community also called Richmond, and Turtle Lake.
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Exploring Richmond's Geography
Richmond covers a total area of about 36.0 square miles (93.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. About 35.3 square miles (91.4 square kilometers) is land.
The rest of the area is water. This includes about 0.7 square miles (1.8 square kilometers) of water. This means water makes up about 1.92% of the town's total area.
Understanding Richmond's Population
How Many People Live in Richmond?
In the year 2000, there were 1,835 people living in Richmond. This means there were about 52 people for every square mile. There were 704 households, which are groups of people living together.
Most of the people living in Richmond were White (96.57%). A smaller number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 4.52% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Households in Richmond
Out of the 704 households, 32% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (63.6%) were married couples living together. About 22.2% of all households were individuals living alone.
The average household had about 2.60 people. The average family had about 3.06 people.
Age Groups in Richmond
The population in Richmond is spread across different age groups.
- About 25.1% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 5.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 29.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 27.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12.0% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Richmond was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were about 103.7 males.
Income Levels in Richmond
In 2000, the average income for a household in Richmond was $51,776 per year. For families, the average income was $59,231 per year.
Men generally earned more than women. The average income for men was $36,250, while for women it was $26,474. The average income per person in the town was $23,203.
A small number of families (2.2%) and individuals (4.1%) had lower incomes. This included 2.0% of those under 18 and 5.1% of those aged 65 or older.
Notable People from Richmond
Richmond has been home to some interesting people throughout history.
- Thomas James Jr. (1782–1858) was an important person in Richmond's history. He was the one who founded the town of Richmond, Wisconsin, in 1837. He named it after Richmond, Rhode Island, which is where he came from.
- "Borax" Smith was born in Richmond. He became a famous American miner and a successful businessman. He helped build many things in the Mojave Desert and the San Francisco Bay Area.
See also
In Spanish: Richmond (condado de Walworth, Wisconsin) para niños
