Stockbridge, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Stockbridge, Wisconsin
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Along WIS 55 in downtown Stockbridge
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The Sturgeon Capital of the World
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Location of Stockbridge in Calumet County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Calumet |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.43 km2 (3.26 sq mi) |
| • Land | 8.41 km2 (3.25 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0.02 km2 (0.01 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 235 m (771 ft) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 678 |
| • Density | 80.43/km2 (208.0/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| Website | Village Website |
Stockbridge is a small village located in Calumet County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 678 people lived there. The village is part of the larger Town of Stockbridge. It is known as "The Sturgeon Capital of the World" because of the large sturgeon fish found nearby.
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History of Stockbridge Village
Stockbridge got its name from the Stockbridge Indians. These Native American people moved to this area in the 1830s. They had previously lived in Stockbridge, New York, and before that, in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. The village's name honors their history and journey.
Geography and Location
Stockbridge is located in Wisconsin at coordinates 44.074026 degrees North and -88.316105 degrees West.
The village covers a total area of about 3.27 square miles (8.43 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.26 square miles (8.41 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 328 | — | |
| 1920 | 387 | 18.0% | |
| 1930 | 377 | −2.6% | |
| 1940 | 386 | 2.4% | |
| 1950 | 409 | 6.0% | |
| 1960 | 476 | 16.4% | |
| 1970 | 582 | 22.3% | |
| 1980 | 567 | −2.6% | |
| 1990 | 579 | 2.1% | |
| 2000 | 649 | 12.1% | |
| 2010 | 636 | −2.0% | |
| 2020 | 678 | 6.6% | |
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The population of Stockbridge has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 636 people living in the village. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 678 people.
Who Lives in Stockbridge?
In 2010, there were 292 households in Stockbridge. About 22% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (55.5%) were married couples.
The average age of people in the village was 44.8 years old.
- About 17% of residents were under 18.
- About 7% were between 18 and 24.
- About 26% were between 25 and 44.
- About 31% were between 45 and 64.
- About 18% were 65 or older.
The village had slightly more males (51.9%) than females (48.1%).
Education in Stockbridge
Stockbridge High School is an important part of the community. In the 2005–06 school year, 83 students attended the high school. By 2008, there were 79 students.
The school offers many sports programs. In 2018, the school board approved bringing back a soccer program. Other sports include golf, softball, baseball, volleyball, and basketball. The school's sports teams are called the Stockbridge Indians. In 2016, the school was recognized with a bronze medal by U.S. News & World Report magazine for its quality.
Historic Places to Visit
Stockbridge and its surrounding area have several interesting historic sites:
- Calumet County Park is about 4 miles northeast of the village. This park is home to ancient effigy mounds, which are earthworks shaped like animals.
- Two places in Stockbridge are listed on the List of Registered Historic Places in Wisconsin:
- Stockbridge Harbor
- Stockbridge Indian Cemetery
Notable People from Stockbridge
Many interesting people have connections to Stockbridge, including:
- Lemuel Goodell, a Wisconsin legislator
- John Harsh, a Wisconsin legislator
- Electa Quinney, an important educator
- John Wannuaucon Quinney, a diplomat for the Stockbridge Indian people
- Leopold Strasser, a Wisconsin legislator
- Glenn Turner, a Wisconsin legislator
- Ty Bodden, a Wisconsin legislator
See also
In Spanish: Stockbridge (Wisconsin) para niños
