Cadott, Wisconsin
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Cadott is a village in Chippewa County
in the U.S. state
of Wisconsin
. The population was 1,345 at the 2000 census.
in the Madeline Island area. Cadotte established a trading post on the Yellow River north of Cadott.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the village has a total area of 3.3 square miles (8.7 km²), of which, 3.3 square miles (8.6 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (0.90%) is water.
Cadott has the distinction of being geographically halfway between the Equator and the North Pole. Billboards on Hwy. 27 between Cadott and Cornell
offer tourists the opportunity to be photographed by the unusual signs.
As of the census
of 2000, there were 1,345 people, 562 households, and 382 families residing in the village. The population density
was 405.1 people per square mile (156.4/km²). There were 581 housing units at an average density of 175.0 per square mile (67.6/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.81% White, 0.07% African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 0.07% from other races
, and 0.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.15% of the population.
There were 562 households out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were married couples
living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.9% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.7% 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 2.90.
In the village the population was spread out with 27.0% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.7 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $33,295, and the median income for a family was $38,333. Males had a median income of $27,014 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income
for the village was $15,778. About 6.8% of families and 8.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.8% of those under age 18 and 11.3% of those age 65 or over.
and Rock Fest
, which have been a part of the Cadott community since 1988. The camping and concert area is located roughly eight miles outside of town. Both music festivals attract fans nationwide and include some of the top singers and bands from each genre. As a result, the events have a significant impact on the local economy.
Chippewa County, Wisconsin
Chippewa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 55,195. Its county seat is Chippewa Falls. The United States Census Bureau's Eau Claire Metropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Chippewa County...
in the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
. The population was 1,345 at the 2000 census.
History
Originally named "Cadotte Falls", It was founded in 1875 by Robert Marriner a Pinoeer Enterpriser. Marriner named it after Jean Baptiste Cadotte, son of French Canadian fur trader Michel CadotteMichel Cadotte
Michel Cadotte 1764-1837 or was a Métis fur trader who dominated business in the area of the south shore of Lake Superior. He gained a strategic alliance through marriage into the Owaazsii clan of the Anishinaabeg...
in the Madeline Island area. Cadotte established a trading post on the Yellow River north of Cadott.
Geography
Cadott is located at 44°56′55"N 91°9′5"W (44.948515, -91.151304).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the village has a total area of 3.3 square miles (8.7 km²), of which, 3.3 square miles (8.6 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (0.90%) is water.
Cadott has the distinction of being geographically halfway between the Equator and the North Pole. Billboards on Hwy. 27 between Cadott and Cornell
Cornell, Wisconsin
Cornell is a city in Chippewa County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 1,466 at the 2000 census. It is located on the Chippewa River, upstream from Lake Wissota and Chippewa Falls.-Attractions:Brunet Island State Park is adjacent to the city...
offer tourists the opportunity to be photographed by the unusual signs.
Demographics
As of the census
Census
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of 2000, there were 1,345 people, 562 households, and 382 families residing in the village. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 405.1 people per square mile (156.4/km²). There were 581 housing units at an average density of 175.0 per square mile (67.6/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.81% White, 0.07% African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 0.07% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.15% of the population.
There were 562 households out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.9% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.7% 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 2.90.
In the village the population was spread out with 27.0% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.7 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $33,295, and the median income for a family was $38,333. Males had a median income of $27,014 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the village was $15,778. About 6.8% of families and 8.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.8% of those under age 18 and 11.3% of those age 65 or over.
Rock Fest and Country Fest
The town of Cadott hosts two annual music festivals known as Country FestCountry Fest
Country Fest is a major music festival that is held every year right around late June in Cadott, Wisconsin. Over thousands of people attend this music festival that was started in 1987...
and Rock Fest
Rock Fest
Rock Fest is also a block on VH1 ClassicRock Fest is an annual four-day rock music festival located near the town of Cadott, Wisconsin. The festival site hosts two large camping areas for tents and RVs as well as a single concert area for shows, concessions, and beer tents. Rock Fest has been held...
, which have been a part of the Cadott community since 1988. The camping and concert area is located roughly eight miles outside of town. Both music festivals attract fans nationwide and include some of the top singers and bands from each genre. As a result, the events have a significant impact on the local economy.
Athletics
The Cadott High School wrestling program has included many state champions as well as team championships. Cadott was D3 state champion in 2007 and state runner up in 2005.Books About Cadott
- Cadott, the Spot that God Forgot... Not, by Anthony A. "Tony" Zenner
- “Cadott Centennial, 1895 to 1995,” - by Cadott Historical Society
- "Cadott community centennial, 1865-1965." - By Cadott Historical Society
- "Cadotte Family Stories" by Thomas H. Tobola, 1974
- "Cadott High School centennial book, 1883-1983"