Pittsville, Wisconsin

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Pittsville, Wisconsin
City
Pittsville, Wisconsin.jpg
Wis-73 and Wis-80 junction on the north of town
Wood County Wisconsin Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Pittsville Highlighted.svg
Location of Pittsville in Wood County, Wisconsin.
Coordinates: 44°26′25″N90°7′42″W / 44.44028°N 90.12833°W / 44.44028; -90.12833
Country Flag of the United States.svg  United States
State Flag of Wisconsin.svg  Wisconsin
County Wood
Area
[1]
 • Total2.00 sq mi (5.18 km2)
 • Land1.99 sq mi (5.15 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation
[2]
1,033 ft (315 m)
Population
 (2010) [3]
 • Total874
 • Estimate 
(2019) [4]
824
 • Density414.07/sq mi (159.85/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Zip code
54466
Area code(s) 715 & 534
FIPS code 55-63100 [5]
GNIS feature ID1571567 [2]
Website pittsvillewi.com

Pittsville is a city in Wood County, Wisconsin, United States. Located in a rural part of the county, Pittsville is surrounded by parks and public land, including; North Wood County Park and Campground, Powers Bluff, Dexter County Park and Campground, Sherwood County Park and Campground, Wood County Forest, Sandhill State Wildlife Area, and Black River State Forest. The population was 874 at the 2010 census and was 813 at the 2020 census.

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History

Pittsville was platted in 1883, and named after Oliver W. Pitts, the proprietor of a local sawmill. [6]

Geography

Pittsville is located at 44°26′25″N90°7′42″W / 44.44028°N 90.12833°W / 44.44028; -90.12833 (44.440409, -90.128249). [7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.98 square miles (5.13 km2), of which, 1.97 square miles (5.10 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water. [8]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880 163—
1890 653300.6%
1900 634−2.9%
1910 450−29.0%
1920 50412.0%
1930 5080.8%
1940 5569.4%
1950 63614.4%
1960 6613.9%
1970 7087.1%
1980 81014.4%
1990 8383.5%
2000 8663.3%
2010 8740.9%
2019 (est.)824 [4] −5.7%
U.S. Decennial Census [9]

2010 census

As of the census [3] of 2010, there were 874 people, 338 households, and 238 families living in the city. The population density was 443.7 inhabitants per square mile (171.3/km2). There were 378 housing units at an average density of 191.9 per square mile (74.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.9% White, 0.3% Native American, 0.8% Asian, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 338 households, of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.6% were non-families. 25.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the city was 36 years. 27.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26% were from 25 to 44; 24.9% were from 45 to 64; and 14.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census [5] of 2000, there were 866 people, 331 households, and 238 families living in the city. The population density was 432.9 people per square mile (167.2/km2). There were 351 housing units at an average density of 175.5 per square mile (67.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.96% White, 0.12% African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.12% from other races, and 0.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.23% of the population.

There were 331 households, out of which 39.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.7% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.2% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,750, and the median income for a family was $41,964. Males had a median income of $30,500 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,257. About 2.2% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.4% of those under age 18 and 12.3% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

Education

Pittsville Career and Technical Education Center Pittsville Career and Technical Education Center.jpg
Pittsville Career and Technical Education Center

The city is also home to the Pittsville School District, which has a school population of about 600 students. [10]

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References

  1. ↑ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. 1 2 "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved November 18, 2012.
  4. 1 2 "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  5. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  6. ↑ Rudolph, Robert S. (1970). Wood County Place Names (PDF). The University of Wisconsin Press. p. 62.
  7. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  8. ↑ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
  9. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  10. ↑ Pittsville School District
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