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Tony, Wisconsin
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Location of Tony in Rusk County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Rusk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.02 sq mi (5.24 km2) |
| • Land | 2.02 sq mi (5.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,230 ft (370 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 113 |
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| • Density | 50.37/sq mi (19.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-80225 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1575507 |
Tony is a small village located in Rusk County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, the village had a population of 113 people.
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About Tony, Wisconsin
Tony is found at specific geographic coordinates: 45.481083 degrees North and 90.994763 degrees West. The village covers a total area of about 2.03 square miles (5.24 square kilometers), and all of this area is land.
When the village was first started, it was called Deer Tail. This name came from the Deer Tail Creek, which flows through the area. Tony is also located along U.S. Highway 8 and County Road I, making it easy to access.
Population Changes in Tony
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 216 | — | |
| 1930 | 160 | −25.9% | |
| 1940 | 186 | 16.3% | |
| 1950 | 182 | −2.2% | |
| 1960 | 162 | −11.0% | |
| 1970 | 144 | −11.1% | |
| 1980 | 146 | 1.4% | |
| 1990 | 114 | −21.9% | |
| 2000 | 105 | −7.9% | |
| 2010 | 113 | 7.6% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 102 | −9.7% | |
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Tony's Population in 2010
According to the census taken in 2010, there were 113 people living in Tony. These people lived in 47 different households, and 29 of these were families. The village had 52 housing units in total.
Most of the people living in Tony in 2010 were White (92.0%). There were also some African American (6.2%) and Native American (0.9%) residents. A small number (0.9%) were from other backgrounds. About 0.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of households, about 21.3% had children under 18 living there. Many households (42.6%) were married couples living together. Some households (23.4%) were made up of people living alone. About 10.7% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average age of people in Tony in 2010 was 42.8 years. About 24.8% of residents were under 18. People aged 65 or older made up 23.9% of the population. The village had a nearly equal number of males (49.6%) and females (50.4%).
Famous People from Tony
- Jim Leonhard is a well-known person who grew up in Tony. He used to play professional football in the NFL and was a defensive back for the Wisconsin Badgers. Later, he became the head coach for the Wisconsin Badgers football team.
- John Q. Radcliffe also has ties to Tony. He attended high school in the village. John Q. Radcliffe later served as a Wisconsin State Representative, helping to make laws for the state of Wisconsin.
See also
In Spanish: Tony (Wisconsin) para niños
