Richfield, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Richfield, Wisconsin
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Location of Richfield in Washington County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Washington |
| Incorporated | February 13, 2008 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.47 sq mi (94.46 km2) |
| • Land | 35.92 sq mi (93.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.55 sq mi (1.42 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,148 ft (350 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 11,300 |
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(2019)
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11,854 |
| • Density | 329.97/sq mi (127.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 262 |
| FIPS code | 55-67475 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584022 |
Richfield is a village in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 11,300 at the 2010 census. The previously unincorporated community of Hubertus is located in the village as well as the communities of Colgate, Pleasant Hill, and Lake Five, which are partially located in Richfield.
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Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 1,617 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,615 | −0.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,467 | −9.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,487 | 1.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,564 | 5.2% | |
| 1950 | 2,077 | 32.8% | |
| 1960 | 3,172 | 52.7% | |
| 1970 | 5,923 | 86.7% | |
| 1980 | 8,390 | 41.7% | |
| 1990 | 8,993 | 7.2% | |
| 2000 | 10,373 | 15.3% | |
| 2010 | 11,300 | 8.9% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 11,854 | 4.9% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 11,300 people, 4,170 households, and 3,465 families living in the village. The population density was 314.7 inhabitants per square mile (121.5/km2). There were 4,338 housing units at an average density of 120.8 per square mile (46.6/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 96.9% White, 0.8% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.
There were 4,170 households, of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.6% were married couples living together, 4.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 16.9% were non-families. 13.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 2.99.
The median age in the village was 45 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.3% were from 25 to 44; 37.5% were from 45 to 64; and 12.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.1% male and 48.9% female.
Education
Richfield is served by both the Holy Hill Area School District and the Germantown School District. The Holy Hill Area School District consists of Friess Lake Elementary School and Richfield Middle School. The district is part of the Hartford Union High School District. Amy Belle Elementary School is located in the southeast portion of the village, and that is part of the Germantown School District.
Transportation
The Riteway Bus Service has their headquarters in Richfield.
Notable residents
- Josh Bilicki, racing driver
Images for kids
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The Messer-Mayer Gristmill was built on Coney Creek in Richfield in 1871-73. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
See also
In Spanish: Richfield (Wisconsin) para niños
