Richwood, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Richwood, Wisconsin
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Location of Richwood, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Richland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 42.4 sq mi (109.9 km2) |
| • Land | 41.7 sq mi (108.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km2) |
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 618 |
| • Density | 14.8/sq mi (5.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-67775 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584031 |
Richwood is a small town located in Richland County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 618 people lived there. Several smaller communities are also part of the town of Richwood. These include Byrds Creek, Excelsior, Port Andrew, Sand Prairie, Tavera, Westport, and Wild Rose.
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Understanding Richwood's Location
Richwood covers an area of about 42.5 square miles (109.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 41.7 square miles (108.0 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.7 square miles (1.9 square kilometers), is water. This means Richwood has a mix of land and water areas within its borders.
Who Lives in Richwood?
Population Details from 2000
In 2000, a study called the census counted 618 people living in Richwood. This means there were about 14.8 people per square mile (5.7 people per square kilometer). There were 238 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Most of these, 178, were families.
Diversity in Richwood
The census also looked at the different groups of people living in Richwood.
- Most residents, about 98.54%, were White.
- A small number were African American (0.32%) or Native American (0.16%).
- Some people were from other races (0.65%) or a mix of two or more races (0.32%).
- About 0.97% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 238 households:
- About 34% had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households, 60.9%, were married couples living together.
- About 8.4% had a female head of the household without a husband.
- Around 24.8% were non-family households, meaning people living together who are not related.
- About 21.4% of all households were made up of just one person.
- About 9.2% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average household in Richwood had about 2.60 people, and the average family had about 3.02 people.
Age Groups in the Town
The population of Richwood in 2000 was spread across different age groups:
- About 26.4% were under 18 years old.
- About 6.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 26.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 14.7% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Richwood was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were about 113.8 males.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Richwood was $35,156 per year. For families, the average income was $38,750 per year. Men generally earned more, with an average income of $28,583, compared to $22,125 for women. The average income per person in the town was $17,304.
Some people in Richwood lived below the poverty line. About 6.4% of families and 8.2% of the total population were in this situation. This included 10.6% of those under 18 and 11.5% of those aged 65 or older.
