Rolling, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Rolling, Wisconsin
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Location of Rolling, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Langlade |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.99 sq mi (93.22 km2) |
| • Land | 35.9 sq mi (93.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,512 ft (461 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,504 |
| • Density | 42/sq mi (16.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
54409 (Antigo)
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| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-69175 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584059 |
Rolling is a small town located in Langlade County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 1,504 people lived there. A smaller community called Elmhurst is also part of the town of Rolling. The town once had its own post office, which opened in 1882 but closed just two years later in 1884.
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Where is Rolling Located?
Rolling is in the southern part of Langlade County. To its south is Shawano County. To the west, it shares a border with Marathon County. Part of the city of Antigo, which is the main city in Langlade County, is to the north of Rolling.
The town of Rolling covers a total area of about 93.2 square kilometers (about 36 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.12 square kilometers (0.05 square miles), is water.
Rivers and Waterways
The northwest part of Rolling has a stream called Spring Brook. This stream flows southwest into the Eau Claire River. The Eau Claire River then joins the Wisconsin River. All these rivers are part of the larger Mississippi River system.
The southeast part of Rolling is hillier. Water from this area flows into the Middle Branch of the Embarrass River. This river goes southeast towards the Wolf River. Eventually, the water reaches Green Bay, which is part of Lake Michigan.
Who Lives in Rolling?
Based on information from the year 2000, there were 1,452 people living in Rolling. These people lived in 512 households, and 415 of these were families.
Families and Households
Many households in Rolling were families. About 39.8% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most families, about 71.3%, were married couples living together. A smaller number, 5.9%, were female-led households without a husband. About 18.9% of households were not families.
Some people lived alone. About 14.8% of all households had just one person. And 6.3% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were about 2.84 people in each household and 3.13 people in each family.
Age of Residents
The people in Rolling were of different ages:
- 27.4% were under 18 years old.
- 8.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 31.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 22.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 10.9% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Rolling was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were about 110.1 males.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Rolling was $43,026. For families, the average income was $47,969. About 6.6% of all people in Rolling lived below the poverty line. This included 8.8% of those under 18 and 5.8% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Rolling (Wisconsin) para niños
