Rutland, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Rutland, Wisconsin
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Rutland town hall
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Location in Dane County and the state of Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Dane |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.4 sq mi (91.7 km2) |
| • Land | 35.3 sq mi (91.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 892 ft (272 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,977 |
| • Density | 53.5/sq mi (20.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-70400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584083 |
Rutland is a small town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. In 2020, about 1,977 people lived there. However, the state of Wisconsin said the population was 2,032 in 2021.
Two smaller communities, Rutland and Stone, are also part of the town.
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About the Land and Water
The town of Rutland covers about 35.4 square miles (91.7 square kilometers). Most of this area, 35.3 square miles (91.3 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, 0.1 square miles (0.4 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Rutland?
In 2020, there were 1,977 people living in the Town of Rutland. By 2021, the population grew slightly to 2,032 people.
Back in 2000, there were 1,887 people. They lived in 689 households, and 560 of these were families. The town had about 53.5 people per square mile. Most people living in Rutland were White (98.20%).
Many households (39.6%) had children under 18 living with them. Most families (71.8%) were married couples. The average household had 2.72 people. The average family had 2.98 people.
The median age in Rutland was 39 years old. About 27.3% of the people were under 18. About 7.6% were 65 or older.
Town Services
Rutland does not have its own public sewer or water systems. Some areas do have natural gas service. The Dane County Sheriff's Department helps keep the town safe. Fire and medical help come from nearby towns like Stoughton, Brooklyn, and Oregon.
What Rutland is Known For
Madison International Speedway is a famous race track located in Rutland. It is close to Wisconsin Highway 138.
People from Rutland
Some notable people have come from Rutland:
- Sereno W. Graves was a state representative in Wisconsin.
- Arthur H. Sholts was also a Wisconsin state representative and an educator. He was born in the town.
See also
In Spanish: Rutland (Wisconsin) para niños
