Iron Ridge, Wisconsin
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Iron Ridge is a village located in Dodge County, Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 998.
The village was founded on a railroad line, named for the iron mined in the area. Its ZIP code is 53035.
Geography
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Location of Iron Ridge, Wisconsin
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.8 km² (0.7 mi²). 1.8 km² (0.7 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 998 people, 360 households, and 245 families residing in the village. The population density is 542.7/km² (1,402.6/mi²). There are 383 housing units at an average density of 208.3/km² (538.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 99.00% White, 0.00% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.30% from other races, and 0.30% from two or more races. 1.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Just over 70% of the population report that their ancestors were from Germany.
There are 360 households out of which 42.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.8% are married couples living together, 6.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% are non-families. 26.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.77 and the average family size is 3.45.
In the village the population is spread out with 34.0% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 33.5% from 25 to 44, 15.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 30 years. For every 100 females there are 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 97.3 males.
The median income for a household in the village is $42,083, and the median income for a family is $50,893. Males have a median income of $36,359 versus $23,906 for females. The per capita income for the village is $16,214. 3.4% of the population and 1.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 3.7% of those under the age of 18 and 2.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.