Rio, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rio, Wisconsin
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Village
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Looking east in downtown Rio on WIS 16
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R-10
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Location of Rio in Columbia County, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Columbia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.26 sq mi (3.27 km2) |
| • Land | 1.25 sq mi (3.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,125 |
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1,125 |
| • Density | 829.21/sq mi (320.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
53960
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| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-68100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1572330 |
| Website | www.riowi.us |
Rio /ˈraɪ.oʊ/ (pronounced "rye-oh") is a village in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,133 at the 2022 United States Census. It is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area. The village rests primarily in the town of Otsego. The Village of Rio calls itself "Camper Country USA" due to several campgrounds located near the village. Rio is halfway between Columbus and Portage on Highway 16.
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Geography
Rio is located at 43°26′52″N 89°14′26″W / 43.44778°N 89.24056°W (43.447914, -89.240557).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.27 square miles (3.29 km2), of which, 1.26 square miles (3.26 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 300 | — | |
| 1880 | 230 | −23.3% | |
| 1890 | 339 | 47.4% | |
| 1900 | 479 | 41.3% | |
| 1910 | 704 | 47.0% | |
| 1920 | 620 | −11.9% | |
| 1930 | 641 | 3.4% | |
| 1940 | 696 | 8.6% | |
| 1950 | 741 | 6.5% | |
| 1960 | 788 | 6.3% | |
| 1970 | 792 | 0.5% | |
| 1980 | 785 | −0.9% | |
| 1990 | 768 | −2.2% | |
| 2000 | 938 | 22.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,059 | 12.9% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 1,039 | −1.9% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,059 people, 436 households, and 292 families living in the village. The population density was 840.5 inhabitants per square mile (324.5/km2). There were 475 housing units at an average density of 377 per square mile (145.6/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.7% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.4% of the population.
There were 436 households, of which 36% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.96.
The median age in the village was 35.8 years. 26.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.9% were from 25 to 44; 23.7% were from 45 to 64; and 13.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.
Civic Organizations
- Rio American Legion Post 208, located one block east of downtown on East Harvey Street
- Rio Conservation Club, dedicated to the preservation of wildlife and nature
- Rio Community Club, promoting community and local business
Transportation
Gilbert Field airport (94C) is a public use grass field with one east–west runway (9/27). The field is privately owned and operated by Rio Aero Club Inc. Every year the Rio Aero Club Inc. hosts a fly-in breakfast. CTAF 122.9
Notable people
- Debbie McCormick, Olympic curler
Images for kids
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The sign for Rio on County Highway B
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Rio High School
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Looking west in downtown Rio on Wisconsin Highway 16
See also
In Spanish: Rio (Wisconsin) para niños
