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Wautoma, Wisconsin

Coordinates: 44°4′17″N 89°17′23″W / 44.07139°N 89.28972°W / 44.07139; -89.28972
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This article is about the city. For the adjacent town, see Wautoma (town), Wisconsin.

Wautoma, Wisconsin
City
Looking west at downtown Wautoma, Wisconsin
Looking west at downtown Wautoma, Wisconsin
Location of Wautoma in Waushara County, Wisconsin.
Location of Wautoma in Waushara County, Wisconsin.
Coordinates: 44°4′17″N 89°17′23″W / 44.07139°N 89.28972°W / 44.07139; -89.28972
Country United States
State Wisconsin
CountyWaushara
Area
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 • Total2.83 sq mi (7.34 km2)
 • Land2.79 sq mi (7.23 km2)
 • Water0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2)
Elevation
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863 ft (263 m)
Population
 (2010)[3]
 • Total2,218
 • Estimate 
(2019)[4]
2,142
 • Density767.74/sq mi (296.46/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
54982
Area code920
FIPS code55-84625
GNIS feature ID1576330 [2]
Websitehttp://www.cityofwautoma.com/

Wautoma is a city and the county seat of Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,218 at the 2010 census.

The city consists of three noncontiguous areas: one is entirely within the Town of Wautoma, the second is entirely within the Town of Dakota, and the third straddles the boundary between the two towns.

Wautoma calls itself the "Christmas tree capital of the world".[5][6][7][8] The Kirk Company of Tacoma, Washington, operated the "Wautoma plantation" of more than 10,000 acres (4,000 ha) of Christmas trees, beginning in 1953.[9]

On August 29, 1992, the town was struck by a half-mile wide F-3 tornado, killing 2 people, injuring 30 others, and causing over $5 million in damage.[10]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.72 square miles (7.04 km2), of which, 2.68 square miles (6.94 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) is water.[11]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880295—
1910964—
19201,0468.5%
19301,044−0.2%
19401,18013.0%
19501,37616.6%
19601,4666.5%
19701,62410.8%
19801,6290.3%
19901,7849.5%
20001,99812.0%
20102,21811.0%
2019 (est.)2,142[4]−3.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[12]

2010 census

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As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 2,218 people, 945 households, and 487 families living in the city. The population density was 827.6 inhabitants per square mile (319.5/km2). There were 1,061 housing units at an average density of 395.9 per square mile (152.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 88.3% White, 1.4% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 6.3% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.8% of the population.

There were 945 households, of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 32.6% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 48.5% were non-families. 44.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 3.13.

The median age in the city was 35.4 years. 25.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.2% were from 25 to 44; 22.8% were from 45 to 64; and 17.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.

2000 census

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As of the census[13] of 2000, there were 1,998 people, 806 households, and 429 families living in the city. The population density was 800.8 people per square mile (308.6/km2). There were 877 housing units at an average density of 351.5 per square mile (135.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.04% White, 1.10% Black or African American, 0.70% Native American, 0.85% Asian, 2.00% from other races, and 1.30% from two or more races. 7.21% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 806 households, out of which 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.7% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.7% were non-families. 40.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.0% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 23.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,723, and the median income for a family was $37,500. Males had a median income of $27,546 versus $19,648 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,006. About 5.2% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.7% of those under age 18 and 18.3% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation

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Wautoma is served by the Wautoma Municipal Airport (FAA LID: Y50).

Media

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News media

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Radio

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  • WAUH radio broadcasts at 102.3 FM.

High school sports

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Wautoma High School has won five state championships, three in boys' track and field, one in boys' basketball, and one in football. In 1980, Wautoma High School won the Class B State Basketball Championship.[14]

Notable people

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Images

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  • Road sign, looking west down Highway 21
    Road sign, looking west down Highway 21
  • Wautoma City Hall
    Wautoma City Hall
  • Waushara County courthouse
    Waushara County courthouse
  • Looking west at the sign for Wautoma
    Looking west at the sign for Wautoma
  • Public library
    Public library
  • Wautoma High School
    Wautoma High School
  • The former Waushara Training School in Wautoma
    The former Waushara Training School in Wautoma

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wautoma, Wisconsin
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
  4. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  5. ^ Hoffmann, Gregg (December 14, 2004). "So, where is the Christmas tree capital?". OnMilwaukee.com. Retrieved December 25, 2014.
  6. ^ Foreman, Chris (December 20, 2004). "'Tis the season for tree farmers". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Retrieved December 25, 2014.
  7. ^ Salas, Rafael Francisco (September 24, 2014). "Christmas Tree Groves". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved December 25, 2014.
  8. ^ Johnson, Mickey; Kehr, Roland (2002). Wingshooter's Guide to Wisconsin: Upland Birds and Waterfowl. Wilderness Adventures Press. p. 176. ISBN 978-1-885106-86-5. Retrieved December 25, 2014.
  9. ^ Kahler, Kathryn A. (December 2014). "Of Christmas trees, long, long ago". Wisconsin Natural Resources. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources: 2. Retrieved December 25, 2014.
  10. ^ "Tornado in Wisconsin Kills 2 and Injures 30". New York Times. September 1, 1992. Retrieved February 12, 2015.
  11. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
  12. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  13. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  14. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on February 28, 2013. Retrieved January 2, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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