Rushford, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Rushford, Wisconsin
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Location of Rushford, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Winnebago |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.6 sq mi (92.1 km2) |
| • Land | 34.8 sq mi (90.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,561 |
| • Density | 45/sq mi (17.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-70125 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584076 |
Rushford is a small town located in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 1,561 people lived there.
Several small communities are part of the town of Rushford. These include Eureka, Island Park, and Waukau. There was also a "ghost town" called Delhi once located here.
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Understanding Rushford's Geography
Rushford covers a total area of about 92.1 square kilometers (or 35.6 square miles). Most of this area, 90.1 square kilometers (34.8 square miles), is land. The remaining 2.0 square kilometers (0.8 square miles) is water, making up about 2.14% of the town's total area.
Who Lives in Rushford?
In 2000, there were 1,471 people living in Rushford. They lived in 549 households, and 409 of these were families. The town had about 16.2 people per square kilometer (42.0 people per square mile).
Most people living in Rushford were White, making up about 98.44% of the population. There were also small numbers of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 1.36% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Households
Out of all the households, about 32.1% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (65.9%) were married couples living together. About 4.7% were single-parent households led by a female.
The average household in Rushford had 2.68 people. For families, the average size was 3.13 people.
Age Groups in Rushford
The population of Rushford was spread out across different age groups:
- About 25.4% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 7.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 29.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 26.0% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 11.8% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Rushford was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were about 106.9 males. If you only looked at adults aged 18 and over, there were about 104.9 males for every 100 females.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Rushford was $45,990. For families, the average income was $52,614. On average, males earned more than females.
A small number of families (1.5%) and individuals (2.3%) lived below the poverty line. This included 1.2% of those under 18 and 3.1% of those aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Rushford (Wisconsin) para niños
