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 | 1,119 |
| • Density | 888/sq mi (342.2/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 (pronounced "rye-oh") is a small village located in Columbia County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,119 people lived there. Rio is part of the larger Madison area.
The village is mostly found within the town of Otsego. Rio is known as "Camper Country USA" because there are many campgrounds nearby. You can find Rio halfway between the cities of Columbus and Portage along Highway 16.
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Where is Rio Located?
Rio is in Wisconsin at coordinates 43°26′52″N 89°14′26″W.
The United States Census Bureau says that the village covers a total area of about 1.27 square miles (3.27 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.26 square miles (3.25 square kilometers), is land, and a very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
Population Changes Over Time
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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% | |
| 2020 | 1,119 | 5.7% | |
Rio's population has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1870, only 300 people lived there. By 1910, the population had more than doubled to 704. After a slight dip, it slowly grew again, reaching 1,059 people in 2010 and 1,119 in 2020.
Rio's Community in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 1,059 people living in Rio. These people lived in 436 households, and 292 of these were families.
The village had about 840 people per square mile. There were 475 housing units, which are places where people live, like houses or apartments.
Most people in Rio were White (97.7%). A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 1.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 36% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (51.1%) were married couples. The average household had 2.43 people, and the average family had 2.96 people.
The average age in Rio was 35.8 years old. About 26.7% of residents were under 18, and 13.3% were 65 or older. Slightly more than half of the residents (51.6%) were female.
Community Groups in Rio
Rio has several groups that help the community and local interests:
- The Rio American Legion Post 208 is a group for military veterans. It is located near downtown.
- The Rio Conservation Club works to protect wildlife and nature in the area.
- The Rio Community Club helps promote the community and local businesses.
Getting Around Rio
Rio has a small public airport called Gilbert Field (94C). It has a grass runway that runs east to west. The Rio Aero Club Inc. owns and operates this airport. Every year, the Rio Aero Club Inc. hosts a fun "fly-in breakfast" event where pilots fly in for breakfast.
Famous People from Rio
- Debbie McCormick is an Olympic curler who comes from Rio. Curling is a sport played on ice.
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
