Redgranite, Wisconsin

"Redgranite" redirects here. For the prison, see Redgranite Correctional Institution. For the rock, see Granite.

Redgranite, Wisconsin
Village
Downtown Redgranite, Wisconsin
Location of Redgranite in Waushara County, Wisconsin.
Coordinates: 44°2′40″N89°6′7″W / 44.04444°N 89.10194°W / 44.04444; -89.10194
Country	United States
State	Wisconsin
County	Waushara
Area [1]
• Total	2.37 sq mi (6.15 km2)
• Land	2.36 sq mi (6.12 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation [2]	791 ft (241 m)
Population  (2010) [3]
• Total	2,149
• Estimate  (2019) [4]	2,128
• Density	900.55/sq mi (347.70/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code	920
FIPS code	55-66625 [5]
GNIS feature ID	1572163 [2]
Website	Official website

Redgranite is a village in Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,149 at the 2010 census.

History

A post office called Redgranite has been in operation since 1897. ^[6] The village was named after deposits of red granite in the area. ^[7]

Geography

Redgranite is located at 44°2′40″N89°6′7″W / 44.04444°N 89.10194°W / 44.04444; -89.10194 (44.044550, -89.101993). ^[8]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.29 square miles (5.93 km²), of which, 2.28 square miles (5.91 km²) of it is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km²) is water. ^[9]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1910	1,521		—
1920	1,012		−33.5%
1930	977		−3.5%
1940	857		−12.3%
1950	648		−24.4%
1960	588		−9.3%
1970	645		9.7%
1980	976		51.3%
1990	1,009		3.4%
2000	1,040		3.1%
2010	2,149		106.6%
2019 (est.)	2,128	[4]	−1.0%
U.S. Decennial Census [10]

2010 census

As of the census ^[3] of 2010, there were 2,149 people, 509 households, and 275 families living in the village. The population density was 942.5 inhabitants per square mile (363.9/km²). There were 583 housing units at an average density of 255.7 per square mile (98.7/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 77.4% White, 17.8% African American, 1.9% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 1.4% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.0% of the population.

There were 509 households, of which 24.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.9% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.0% were non-families. 39.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the village was 39.3 years. 11.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 40.5% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 12.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 72.8% male and 27.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[5] of 2000, there were 1,040 people, 440 households, and 268 families living in the village. The population density was 468.6 people per square mile (180.9/km²). There were 493 housing units at an average density of 222.1 per square mile (85.7/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 94.90% White, 0.87% African American, 1.15% Native American, 0.67% from other races, and 2.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.08% of the population.

There were 440 households, out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.6% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.9% were non-families. 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 22.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $26,726, and the median income for a family was $34,875. Males had a median income of $27,109 versus $22,361 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,994. About 6.2% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.0% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

• Harley M. Jacklin, Wisconsin State Senator and farmer, was born in Redgranite. ^[11]

Gallery

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  Downtown Redgranite
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  Looking west while entering Redgranite
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  Approaching Looking east at Redgranite in winter
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  Redgranite pictured in July 2024

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Redgranite, Wisconsin
3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved November 18, 2012.
4. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
5. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
6. "Waushara County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 26, 2015.
7. Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 117.
8. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
9. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
10. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
11. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1946,' Biographical Sketch of Harley M. Jacklin, pg. 32

External links

• Redgranite, Wisconsin Village Government Website
• Sanborn fire insurance map: 1911
• Wisconsin Red Granite