Yorkville, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Yorkville, Wisconsin
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Location of Yorkville, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Racine |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.61 sq mi (87.05 km2) |
| • Land | 33.49 sq mi (86.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2) |
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,246 |
| • Density | 93.46/sq mi (36.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 262 |
| FIPS code | 55-89575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584495 |
Yorkville is a village located in Racine County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It used to be a town. In 2020, about 3,246 people lived there. Some smaller communities like Ives Grove, Sylvania, and Yorkville are also part of the village.
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History of Yorkville
Yorkville was first settled by farmers. Many of these early settlers came from Cornwall, England. They helped build the community from the ground up.
Geography of Yorkville
Yorkville covers a total area of about 34.4 square miles (89.0 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 34.3 square miles (88.9 square kilometers), is land. Only a very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 3,291 | — | |
| 2010 | 3,071 | −6.7% | |
| 2020 | 3,246 | 5.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 3,291 people living in Yorkville. There were 1,123 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 917 of these households were families.
The population was spread out by age. About 24.4% of the people were under 18 years old. About 9.8% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Yorkville was 40 years.
Education in Yorkville
Yorkville has its own school called Yorkville Elementary School. This school teaches students from kindergarten all the way through 8th grade. It has a staff of 47 people who help students learn and grow.
Notable People from Yorkville
Some interesting people have come from Yorkville:
- John Bosustow was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. This is a group of people who make laws for the state of Wisconsin.
- Emmy Fink is a TV personality. She is known for her work on television.
- William Vail Moore also served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
See also
In Spanish: Yorkville (Wisconsin) para niños
