Ridgeway, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Ridgeway, Wisconsin
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Location of Ridgeway in Iowa County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Iowa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.25 sq mi (3.23 km2) |
| • Land | 1.25 sq mi (3.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,076 ft (328 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 624 |
| • Density | 505.62/sq mi (195.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-67900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1572305 |
Ridgeway is a small village located in Iowa County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 624 people lived there. The village is right next to the larger Town of Ridgeway. It is also part of the bigger Madison area, which is called a Metropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's connected to the city of Madison for things like jobs and services.
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Exploring Ridgeway's Location
Ridgeway is found at specific coordinates: 42.99915 degrees North and -89.992326 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The village covers a total area of about 1.26 square miles (or 3.26 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
How Many People Live in Ridgeway?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 437 | — | |
| 1920 | 428 | −2.1% | |
| 1930 | 365 | −14.7% | |
| 1940 | 431 | 18.1% | |
| 1950 | 410 | −4.9% | |
| 1960 | 455 | 11.0% | |
| 1970 | 463 | 1.8% | |
| 1980 | 503 | 8.6% | |
| 1990 | 577 | 14.7% | |
| 2000 | 689 | 19.4% | |
| 2010 | 653 | −5.2% | |
| 2020 | 624 | −4.4% | |
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The number of people living in Ridgeway changes over time. Every ten years, the United States counts its population in what is called a census.
Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 653 people living in Ridgeway. These people lived in 267 different homes, and 164 of these were families.
- About 33% of the homes had children under 18 living there.
- Many homes (47.2%) were married couples living together.
- The average age of people in the village was about 35.8 years old.
- About 23.3% of the residents were under 18 years old.
- The village had slightly more males (54.1%) than females (45.9%).
Famous People from Ridgeway
Some notable people have connections to Ridgeway:
- Thomas Grant Cretney was a Wisconsin State Representative, which means he helped make laws for Wisconsin.
- Tom Davis was born in Ridgeway and became a well-known basketball coach.
- Evan Lewis was a professional wrestler. He was the first American Heavyweight Champion and is honored in wrestling halls of fame.
- David Morris also served as a Wisconsin State Representative.
- Joel Whitman was a Wisconsin State Senator, another important role in making state laws.
See also
In Spanish: Ridgeway (Wisconsin) para niños
