Rudolph, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Rudolph, Wisconsin
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Rudolph Municipal Building
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Location of Rudolph in Wood County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Wood |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.20 sq mi (3.12 km2) |
| • Land | 1.20 sq mi (3.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,102 ft (336 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 439 |
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(2019)
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416 |
| • Density | 345.51/sq mi (133.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip code(s) |
54475
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| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-70025 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1572713 |
| Website | http://www.visitrudolphwi.org |
Rudolph is a small village located in Wood County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 439 people lived there. It is part of a larger area also called the Town of Rudolph.
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The Story of Rudolph Village
The village of Rudolph gets its name from the Rudolph township. This township was named after Rudolph Hecox. He was the first child born to white settlers in that area. The village officially became a village in 1960. A well-known business in Rudolph is the Dairy State Cheese factory.
Where is Rudolph?
Rudolph is located at coordinates 44°29′49″N 89°48′6″W / 44.49694°N 89.80167°W.
The United States Census Bureau says the village covers about 1.19 square miles (3.12 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the village limits.
Who Lives in Rudolph?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 349 | — | |
| 1980 | 392 | 12.3% | |
| 1990 | 451 | 15.1% | |
| 2000 | 423 | −6.2% | |
| 2010 | 439 | 3.8% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 416 | −5.2% | |
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Population in 2010
According to the 2010 census, 439 people lived in Rudolph. These people made up 179 households, and 126 of these were families. The village had about 369 people per square mile (133 people per square kilometer).
Most people in Rudolph were White (97.3%). A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 1.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 30.7% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (58.1%) were married couples. The average household had 2.42 people, and the average family had 2.85 people.
The average age of people in the village was 40.9 years old. About 23.5% of residents were under 18. About 16.4% were 65 years old or older. There were slightly more males (51.3%) than females (48.7%) in the village.
Fun Places to Visit
- Wonder Cave is a cool place to explore.
- Every year, thousands of holiday greetings are sent to the Rudolph post office. People send them to get a special Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer postmark!
Famous People From Rudolph
- Jim Delsing was a professional baseball player in MLB.
- Bryan Reffner is a NASCAR driver.
- Dick Trickle was a famous NASCAR driver who was named Rookie of the Year in 1989.
See also
In Spanish: Rudolph (Wisconsin) para niños
