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Fox Lake, Wisconsin

Fox Lake is a city in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,519 at the 2010 census. The city is located within the Town of Fox Lake.

Fox Lake
city
Downtown Fox Lake
Location of Fox Lake in Dodge County, Wisconsin.
Fox Lake
Location within the state of Wisconsin
Coordinates: 43°33′46″N 88°54′36″W / 43.56278°N 88.91000°W / 43.56278; -88.91000
Country United States
State Wisconsin
CountyDodge
Area
 • Total1.62 sq mi (4.20 km2)
 • Land1.57 sq mi (4.06 km2)
 • Water0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2)
Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Population
 • Total1,519
 • Estimate 
(2019)[4]
1,449
 • Density923.52/sq mi (356.48/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code920
FIPS code55-27000
GNIS feature ID1583225[2]
Websitecityoffoxlake.org

History edit

Established in 1838, Fox Lake was the first settlement in Dodge County. The first inhabitants were Winnebago Indians who had named the area "Hosh-a-rac-ah-tah", meaning "good land". The area was later named Fox Lake, either in honor of a Winnebago Indian named Big Fox who saved a lost trapper[5] or for the English translation of the Indian name of the town.[6]

Geography edit

Fox Lake is located at 43°33'45" North, 88°54'35" West (43.56265, -88.90994).[7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.61 square miles (4.17 km2), of which, 1.56 square miles (4.04 km2) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km2) is water.[8]

The 2,713 acre lake also known as Fox Lake is found north of the city.

Demographics edit

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
18601,178
18701,086−7.8%
1880955−12.1%
1890814−14.8%
19008909.3%
1910851−4.4%
19201,01218.9%
1930901−11.0%
19401,01612.8%
19501,15313.5%
19601,1812.4%
19701,2425.2%
19801,37310.5%
19901,269−7.6%
20001,45414.6%
20101,5194.5%
2019 (est.)1,449[4]−4.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

2010 census edit

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 1,519 people, 663 households, and 400 families living in the city. The population density was 973.7 inhabitants per square mile (375.9/km2). There were 801 housing units at an average density of 513.5 per square mile (198.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.0% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.

There were 663 households, of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.7% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.7% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% 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 2.86.

The median age in the city was 42.5 years. 20.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.3% were from 25 to 44; 30% were from 45 to 64; and 16.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.0% male and 48.0% female.

2000 census edit

As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 1,454 people, 615 households, and 373 families living in the city. The population density was 1,036.1 people per square mile (401.0/km2). There were 695 housing units at an average density of 495.3 per square mile (191.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.32% White, 0.76% Black or African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.48% from other races, and 1.03% from two or more races. 3.51% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 615 households, out of which 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.3% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,607, and the median income for a family was $44,904. Males had a median income of $33,105 versus $21,833 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,753. 7.7% of the population and 4.7% of families were below the poverty line. 9.6% of those under the age of 18 and 9.4% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Arts and culture edit

Annual cultural events edit

The Bunny Berigan Jazz Jubilee is an annual celebration in May in honor of jazz trumpeter Bunny Berigan. The festival began in 1973 and is a three-day event featuring various musical entertainers and presentations on Berigan.[11]

Tourism edit

In 1983 Wisconsin's largest archaeology discovery was made in Fox Lake. Artifacts from the dig and local history are displayed in the Fox Lake Historical Museum, located inside the 1884 Fox Lake Railroad Depot.[5] The Depot is on the list of the National Register of Historic Places and a model of the Loop & Junction railroad, working blacksmith shop, Congregational Church and Sinclair Gas Station are on display inside the depot.[12]

Education edit

Public schools edit

Fox Lake is served by the Waupun School District. The school district has several schools including SAGES, Meadow View Primary, Rock River Intermediate and Waupun High School. SAGES (School for Agriculture and Environmental Studies) is located in Fox Lake.[13][14]

Private schools edit

St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church and School is a private coeducational school located in Fox Lake. It is affiliated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.[15][16]

Libraries edit

The Fox Lake Public Library is located in Fox Lake.[17]

Infrastructure edit

Prisons edit

Fox Lake Correctional Institution is located in Fox Lake and is a medium security facility for adult offenders. It is a state prison operated by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections.[18]

Notable people edit

Gallery edit

References edit

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fox Lake, Wisconsin
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
  4. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  5. ^ a b . City of Fox Lake. Archived from the original on February 3, 2014. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
  6. ^ . ePodunk. Archived from the original on May 15, 2019. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
  7. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  8. ^ . United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
  9. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  10. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  11. ^ a b "Bunny Berigan Jazz Jubilee". Bunny Berigan Jazz Jubilee. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
  12. ^ "Dodge County Museums". Mayville Limestone School Museum. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
  13. ^ "Waupun Area School District". Waupun Area School District. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
  14. ^ "Waupun Area School District". GreatSchools Inc. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
  15. ^ "St John's Lutheran School". GreatSchools Inc. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
  16. ^ "St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church and School". St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church and School. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
  17. ^ "Fox Lake Public Library". Fox Lake Public Library. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
  18. ^ "Fox Lake Correctional Institution". Wisconsin Department of Corrections. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
  19. ^ . Small Town Claim to Fame. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
  20. ^ "Fox Lake was site of land office receiver". Beaver Dam daily Citizen. March 3, 2013. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
  21. ^ Legislative Reference Bureau (1960). The Wisconsin Blue Book. Legislative Reference Bureau. p. 124.

External links edit

  • City of Fox Lake


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This article is about the city For the adjacent town see Fox Lake town Wisconsin For the nearby lake see Fox Lake Wisconsin Fox Lake is a city in Dodge County Wisconsin United States The population was 1 519 at the 2010 census The city is located within the Town of Fox Lake Fox LakecityDowntown Fox LakeLocation of Fox Lake in Dodge County Wisconsin Fox LakeLocation within the state of WisconsinCoordinates 43 33 46 N 88 54 36 W 43 56278 N 88 91000 W 43 56278 88 91000Country United StatesState WisconsinCountyDodgeArea 1 Total1 62 sq mi 4 20 km2 Land1 57 sq mi 4 06 km2 Water0 05 sq mi 0 14 km2 Elevation 2 919 ft 280 m Population 2010 3 Total1 519 Estimate 2019 4 1 449 Density923 52 sq mi 356 48 km2 Time zoneUTC 6 Central CST Summer DST UTC 5 CDT Area code920FIPS code55 27000GNIS feature ID1583225 2 Websitecityoffoxlake wbr org Contents 1 History 2 Geography 3 Demographics 3 1 2010 census 3 2 2000 census 4 Arts and culture 4 1 Annual cultural events 4 2 Tourism 5 Education 5 1 Public schools 5 2 Private schools 5 3 Libraries 6 Infrastructure 6 1 Prisons 7 Notable people 8 Gallery 9 References 10 External linksHistory editEstablished in 1838 Fox Lake was the first settlement in Dodge County The first inhabitants were Winnebago Indians who had named the area Hosh a rac ah tah meaning good land The area was later named Fox Lake either in honor of a Winnebago Indian named Big Fox who saved a lost trapper 5 or for the English translation of the Indian name of the town 6 Geography editFox Lake is located at 43 33 45 North 88 54 35 West 43 56265 88 90994 7 According to the United States Census Bureau the city has a total area of 1 61 square miles 4 17 km2 of which 1 56 square miles 4 04 km2 is land and 0 05 square miles 0 13 km2 is water 8 The 2 713 acre lake also known as Fox Lake is found north of the city Demographics editHistorical population CensusPop Note 18601 178 18701 086 7 8 1880955 12 1 1890814 14 8 19008909 3 1910851 4 4 19201 01218 9 1930901 11 0 19401 01612 8 19501 15313 5 19601 1812 4 19701 2425 2 19801 37310 5 19901 269 7 6 20001 45414 6 20101 5194 5 2019 est 1 449 4 4 6 U S Decennial Census 9 2010 census edit As of the census 3 of 2010 there were 1 519 people 663 households and 400 families living in the city The population density was 973 7 inhabitants per square mile 375 9 km2 There were 801 housing units at an average density of 513 5 per square mile 198 3 km2 The racial makeup of the city was 98 0 White 0 3 African American 0 3 Native American 0 3 Asian 0 7 from other races and 0 5 from two or more races Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2 4 of the population There were 663 households of which 27 6 had children under the age of 18 living with them 45 7 were married couples living together 8 0 had a female householder with no husband present 6 6 had a male householder with no wife present and 39 7 were non families 31 2 of all households were made up of individuals and 13 7 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 86 The median age in the city was 42 5 years 20 9 of residents were under the age of 18 7 1 were between the ages of 18 and 24 25 3 were from 25 to 44 30 were from 45 to 64 and 16 7 were 65 years of age or older The gender makeup of the city was 52 0 male and 48 0 female 2000 census edit As of the census 10 of 2000 there were 1 454 people 615 households and 373 families living in the city The population density was 1 036 1 people per square mile 401 0 km2 There were 695 housing units at an average density of 495 3 per square mile 191 7 km2 The racial makeup of the city was 97 32 White 0 76 Black or African American 0 21 Native American 0 21 Asian 0 00 Pacific Islander 0 48 from other races and 1 03 from two or more races 3 51 of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race There were 615 households out of which 27 2 had children under the age of 18 living with them 48 0 were married couples living together 8 3 had a female householder with no husband present and 39 3 were non families 32 8 of all households were made up of individuals and 15 1 had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older The average household size was 2 34 and the average family size was 2 97 In the city the population was spread out with 23 7 under the age of 18 8 5 from 18 to 24 28 3 from 25 to 44 21 9 from 45 to 64 and 17 7 who were 65 years of age or older The median age was 38 years For every 100 females there were 97 6 males For every 100 females age 18 and over there were 97 7 males The median income for a household in the city was 36 607 and the median income for a family was 44 904 Males had a median income of 33 105 versus 21 833 for females The per capita income for the city was 17 753 7 7 of the population and 4 7 of families were below the poverty line 9 6 of those under the age of 18 and 9 4 of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line Arts and culture editAnnual cultural events edit The Bunny Berigan Jazz Jubilee is an annual celebration in May in honor of jazz trumpeter Bunny Berigan The festival began in 1973 and is a three day event featuring various musical entertainers and presentations on Berigan 11 Tourism edit In 1983 Wisconsin s largest archaeology discovery was made in Fox Lake Artifacts from the dig and local history are displayed in the Fox Lake Historical Museum located inside the 1884 Fox Lake Railroad Depot 5 The Depot is on the list of the National Register of Historic Places and a model of the Loop amp Junction railroad working blacksmith shop Congregational Church and Sinclair Gas Station are on display inside the depot 12 Education editPublic schools edit Fox Lake is served by the Waupun School District The school district has several schools including SAGES Meadow View Primary Rock River Intermediate and Waupun High School SAGES School for Agriculture and Environmental Studies is located in Fox Lake 13 14 Private schools edit St John s Evangelical Lutheran Church and School is a private coeducational school located in Fox Lake It is affiliated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 15 16 Libraries edit The Fox Lake Public Library is located in Fox Lake 17 Infrastructure editPrisons edit Fox Lake Correctional Institution is located in Fox Lake and is a medium security facility for adult offenders It is a state prison operated by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections 18 Notable people editBunny Berigan jazz trumpeter considered Fox Lake to be his hometown 11 Willis G Calderwood Minnesota progressive politician Harley Sanford Jones U S Air Force general 19 Stoddard Judd physician and politician 20 William E Smith 14th Governor of Wisconsin 21 Gallery edit nbsp Fox Lake skyline nbsp Water tower nbsp Sign on WIS 33 nbsp Fire stationReferences edit 2019 U S Gazetteer Files United States Census Bureau Retrieved August 7 2020 a b U S Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System Fox Lake Wisconsin a b U S Census website United States Census Bureau Retrieved November 18 2012 a b Population and Housing Unit Estimates United States Census Bureau May 24 2020 Retrieved May 27 2020 a b History of Fox Lake City of Fox Lake Archived from the original on February 3 2014 Retrieved May 19 2014 Profile for Fox Lake Wisconsin WI ePodunk Archived from the original on May 15 2019 Retrieved May 19 2014 US Gazetteer files 2010 2000 and 1990 United States Census Bureau February 12 2011 Retrieved April 23 2011 US Gazetteer files 2010 United States Census Bureau Archived from the original on July 2 2012 Retrieved November 18 2012 Census of Population and Housing Census gov Retrieved June 4 2015 U S Census website United States Census Bureau Retrieved January 31 2008 a b Bunny Berigan Jazz Jubilee Bunny Berigan Jazz Jubilee Retrieved May 19 2014 Dodge County Museums Mayville Limestone School Museum Retrieved May 19 2014 Waupun Area School District Waupun Area School District Retrieved May 19 2014 Waupun Area School District GreatSchools Inc Retrieved May 19 2014 St John s Lutheran School GreatSchools Inc Retrieved May 19 2014 St John s Evangelical Lutheran Church and School St John s Evangelical Lutheran Church and School Retrieved May 19 2014 Fox Lake Public Library Fox Lake Public Library Retrieved May 19 2014 Fox Lake Correctional Institution Wisconsin Department of Corrections Retrieved May 19 2014 WI Clintonville Fox Lake Small Town Claim to Fame Archived from the original on March 4 2016 Retrieved May 19 2014 Fox Lake was site of land office receiver Beaver Dam daily Citizen March 3 2013 Retrieved May 19 2014 Legislative Reference Bureau 1960 The Wisconsin Blue Book Legislative Reference Bureau p 124 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Fox Lake Wisconsin City of Fox Lake Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Fox Lake Wisconsin amp oldid 1221049828, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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