Rudolph (town), Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Rudolph
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 Town of Rudolph
Location in Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Wood |
| Area | |
| • Total | 29.7 sq mi (77.0 km2) |
| • Land | 29.7 sq mi (76.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 1,161 |
| • Density | 39.05/sq mi (15.078/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| PLSS township | T23N R6E, minus the part south of the Wisconsin River |
The Town of Rudolph is a small community in Wood County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 1,161 people lived there. The Village of Rudolph is also located within this town.
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Geography of Rudolph Town
The Town of Rudolph covers an area of about 29.7 square miles (77.0 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
History of Rudolph Town
Early Land Surveys
A part of the town near the Wisconsin River was once called the "Indian strip." The Menominee people sold this land to the U.S. government in 1836. This area was then surveyed and logged early on.
In 1840, a team working for the U.S. government surveyed the southern half of what would become the Town of Rudolph. They walked through the woods and crossed the river. They used tools like a chain and a compass to measure the land.
After their survey, they wrote a description. They noted "considerable good land" in the northeast part. They also mentioned a "Lumbering Establishment" and a possible "Bog iron ore bed" nearby. These were actually on the south side of the river, in an area that later became Biron.
Surveying the Northern Half
In 1851, another team surveyed the northern part of the future town. They described the area as having mostly Maple and Oak trees, with some Pine. They noted that the creeks and streams were fed by swamps. The soil was dark and had a clay layer underneath. They also found a lot of stone, which made farming harder. The land was generally rolling, meaning it had gentle hills.
Founding the Town
The Town of Rudolph was officially created in 1856. It was named after Frederick Rudolph Hecox. He was the first white child born within the town's boundaries.
Notable People from Rudolph
- D. D. Conway: He was a lawyer and a politician. He was born in the Town of Rudolph.
Population and People
Population in 2000
In 2000, the Town of Rudolph had 1,161 residents. There were 423 households and 342 families living there. On average, there were about 39 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in the town were White (about 96.90%). A small number were Asian (2.50%) or Black (0.26%). About 0.43% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
About 33.6% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (71.6%) were married couples living together. About 16.3% of all households were people living alone. The average household had 2.74 people.
Age Groups
The population was spread across different age groups:
- 26.1% were under 18 years old.
- 7.8% were between 18 and 24.
- 26.2% were between 25 and 44.
- 26.3% were between 45 and 64.
- 13.7% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in the town was 39 years. There were slightly more males than females.
Income and Economy
The average income for a household in the town was $50,852. For families, the average income was $53,958. About 6.4% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 9.2% of children under 18 and 10.1% of people aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Rudolph (condado de Wood, Wisconsin) para niños
