| Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin |
Article Index for Wisconsin |
Limousines in Wisconsin Dells |
Website Links For Wisconsin Dells |
Information AboutWisconsin Dells, Wisconsin |
|
Founded by Byron Kilbourn (the same Kilbourn who founded Kilbourntown, one of the three original towns at the confluence of the Milwaukee, Menomonee and Kinnickinnic Rivers, that joined to become Milwaukee), it was originally known as Kilbourn City. In 1931 the city was renamed Wisconsin Dells after the nearby Dells Of The Wisconsin River , a spectacular Glacially-formed Gorge that features striking Sandstone rock formations along the banks of the Wisconsin River , viewable via boat tours that run spring, summer, and fall. At 5PM on June 16 , 1911 , a 772-gram stony Meteorite landed in Columbia County, not far from the city, damaging a barn. With 18 indoor water parks, Wisconsin Dells is the "Water Park Capital of the World," and it boasts the world's largest indoor and outdoor Water Park s (see Noah's Ark ). Other attractions in "the Dells" include Golf , Mini Golf , Go-kart s, water sports, Horseback Riding , the Tommy Bartlett Thrill Show, and many other places of interest. Accommodations range from economical Motel s to RV Park s to extravagant Resort s. STATE RECORD On July 13 , 1936 , the temperature reached 114°F (46°C), the highest temperature ever recorded in Wisconsin . GEOGRAPHY According to the , 2004 the city annexed land from the Town Of Lyndon in Juneau County, thus expanding the city to include area in four counties. DEMOGRAPHICS As of the Census of 2000, there were 2,418 people, 1,019 households, and 609 families residing in the city. The Population Density was 225.0/km&2 (583.1/mi&2). There were 1,178 housing units at an average density of 109.6/km&2 (284.1/mi&2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.56% White , 0.37% African American , 0.87% Native American , 0.25% Asian , 0.00% Pacific Islander , 0.33% from Other Races , and 0.62% from two or more races. 1.70% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 1,019 households out of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were Married Couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.2% were non-families. 34.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.93. In the city the population was spread out with 22.0% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 19.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 87.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.7 males. The median income for a household in the city was $35,699, and the median income for a family was $46,304. Males had a median income of $29,830 versus $22,553 for females. The Per Capita Income for the city was $23,447. 7.5% of the population and 4.0% of families were below the Poverty Line . 9.7% of those under the age of 18 and 3.0% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. EXTERNAL LINKS
|
|
|