New Richmond, Wisconsin facts for kids
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New Richmond, Wisconsin
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The City Beautiful
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Location of New Richmond in St. Croix County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | St. Croix |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor - Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.04 sq mi (28.60 km2) |
| • Land | 10.79 sq mi (27.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.26 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 10,079 |
| • Density | 912.95/sq mi (352.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-57100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1581681 |
| Website | www.newrichmondwi.gov |
New Richmond is a city in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, United States. Its population was 10,079 as of the 2020 census.
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History
New Richmond was founded in 1857. In August 2007, the town celebrated its sesquicentennial. The town was named after Richmond Day, the land surveyor responsible for plotting the town. With it being the second town in Wisconsin to take the name Richmond, the name was altered to New Richmond.
On June 12, 1899, a deadly F5 tornado struck New Richmond. The tornado destroyed a large portion of the town, primarily Main Street and New Richmond's east side, killing 117 and injuring 125 people. To this day it stands as the ninth deadliest tornado in United States history, according to the National Storm Prediction Center. Most of Main Street (Knowles Avenue) was rebuilt within five months.
Geography
New Richmond is located at 45°07′11″N 92°32′21″W / 45.119856°N 92.539142°W (45.119856, -92.539142).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.35 square miles (24.22 km2), of which, 9.18 square miles (23.78 km2) is land and 0.17 square miles (0.44 km2) is water. A major source of hydrological water is from the Willow River which is dammed near the center of town.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 729 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,408 | 93.1% | |
| 1900 | 1,631 | 15.8% | |
| 1910 | 1,988 | 21.9% | |
| 1920 | 2,248 | 13.1% | |
| 1930 | 2,112 | −6.0% | |
| 1940 | 2,388 | 13.1% | |
| 1950 | 2,886 | 20.9% | |
| 1960 | 3,316 | 14.9% | |
| 1970 | 3,707 | 11.8% | |
| 1980 | 4,306 | 16.2% | |
| 1990 | 5,106 | 18.6% | |
| 2000 | 6,310 | 23.6% | |
| 2010 | 8,375 | 32.7% | |
| 2020 | 10,079 | 20.3% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 8,375 people, 3,421 households, and 2,094 families residing in the city. The population density was 912.3 inhabitants per square mile (352.2/km2). There were 3,684 housing units at an average density of 401.3 per square mile (154.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.5% White, 1.3% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.
There were 3,421 households, of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.9% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.8% were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.01.
The median age in the city was 33.9 years. 26.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.3% were from 25 to 44; 23.2% were from 45 to 64; and 12.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.
Transportation
The New Richmond Regional Airport (ICAO: KRNH) is a general aviation airport north of New Richmond's central business district that serves the area and the military. The nearest airport with commercial flights is Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport.
Education
The New Richmond School district consists of three elementary schools, Starr, Hillside, and Paperjack; New Richmond Middle School; and New Richmond High School.
Northwood Technical College New Richmond is a technical college that serves New Richmond and the surrounding area. Northwood also has campuses in Rice Lake, Ashland, and Superior, Wisconsin.
Notable people
- Robert M. Boche, Wisconsin State Representative, resided in New Richmond
- Jessie Connors, contestant from the first season of The Apprentice (US), born in New Richmond
- John Doar, civil rights attorney
- Michael P. Early, Wisconsin State Representative, born in New Richmond
- Casey Finnegan, college football coach; born in New Richmond
- Albert W. Hillestad, Episcopal Bishop of Springfield, Illinois, born in New Richmond
- Warren P. Knowles, Governor of Wisconsin, practiced law in New Richmond
- Scott Lynch, fantasy author, resides in New Richmond
- John McNally, football player for the Green Bay Packers (1929-1936), member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, former NFL head coach, born in New Richmond
- Ethan B. Minier, Wisconsin State Representative, lawyer, and farmer, lived near New Richmond
- George Oakes, Wisconsin State Representative and lawyer, born near New Richmond
- Roy Vassau, professional football player for the Milwaukee Badgers, born in New Richmond
- William W. Ward, Wisconsin State Representative and lawyer, resided in New Richmond
- Orrin J. Williams, Wisconsin State Representative, resided in New Richmond
See also
In Spanish: New Richmond (Wisconsin) para niños
