Campbellsport, Wisconsin
Encyclopedia
Campbellsport is a village in Fond du Lac County
, Wisconsin
, United States
. The population was 1,913 at the 2000 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the village has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.0 km²), all of it land. However, the Milwaukee River
flows just east of the village.
of 2000, there were 1,913 people, 710 households, and 474 families residing in the village. The population density
was 1,642.0 people per square mile (631.3/km²). There were 736 housing units at an average density of 631.7 per square mile (242.9/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.95% White, 0.16% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.05% Asian, and 0.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.42% of the population.
There were 710 households out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.9% were married couples
living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.1% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the village the population was spread out with 22.4% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 16.4% from 45 to 64, and 22.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 81.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.1 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $44,740, and the median income for a family was $53,833. Males had a median income of $35,897 versus $22,652 for females. The per capita income
for the village was $18,622. About 2.3% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.7% of those under age 18 and 24.9% of those age 65 or over.
(R-59th District) in the Wisconsin State Assembly
, and Glenn Grothman
(R-20th District) in the Wisconsin State Senate
. At the national level, Campbellsport is represented by Congressman Tom Petri
(R-WI 6th District), and Senators Ron Johnson (R-WI), and Herb Kohl
(D-WI).
and U.S. Route 45
.
Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin
Fond du Lac County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 97,296. Its county seat is Fond du Lac. The United States Census Bureau's Fond du Lac Metropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Fond du Lac County. The county name is French for "bottom of the...
, 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...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 1,913 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Campbellsport is located at 43°35′51"N 88°16′50"W (43.597538, -88.280600).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 1.2 square miles (3.0 km²), all of it land. However, the Milwaukee River
Milwaukee River
The Milwaukee River is a river in the state of Wisconsin. It is about long.- Description :The river begins in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin and flows south past Grafton to downtown Milwaukee, where it empties into Lake Michigan...
flows just east of the village.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 1,913 people, 710 households, and 474 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 1,642.0 people per square mile (631.3/km²). There were 736 housing units at an average density of 631.7 per square mile (242.9/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.95% White, 0.16% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.05% Asian, and 0.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.42% of the population.
There were 710 households out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.9% 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, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.1% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the village the population was spread out with 22.4% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 16.4% from 45 to 64, and 22.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 81.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.1 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $44,740, and the median income for a family was $53,833. Males had a median income of $35,897 versus $22,652 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 $18,622. About 2.3% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.7% of those under age 18 and 24.9% of those age 65 or over.
Government
The village is run by a Board of Trustees. At the county level, Campbellsport is represented by Joseph W. Koch. In the Wisconsin State Legislature, the village is represented by Daniel LeMahieuDaniel LeMahieu
Daniel LeMahieu is a Wisconsin politician and legislator.Born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, LeMahieu graduated from Oosburg High School in 1964 before attending UW-Sheboygan and UWM....
(R-59th District) in the Wisconsin State Assembly
Wisconsin State Assembly
The Wisconsin State Assembly is the lower house of the Wisconsin Legislature. Together with the smaller Wisconsin Senate, the two constitute the legislative branch of the U.S. state of Wisconsin....
, and Glenn Grothman
Glenn Grothman
Glenn Grothman is the Republican Assistant Majority Leader of the Wisconsin Senate, representing the 20th District in southeastern Wisconsin since 2005. The district includes the city of West Bend, other parts of Washington County, and parts of Fond du Lac, Dodge, Sheboygan, and Ozaukee counties...
(R-20th District) in the Wisconsin State Senate
Wisconsin State Senate
The Wisconsin Senate, the powers of which are modeled after those of the U.S. Senate, is the upper house of the Wisconsin State Legislature, smaller than the Wisconsin State Assembly...
. At the national level, Campbellsport is represented by Congressman Tom Petri
Tom Petri
Thomas Evert Petri is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1979. He is a member of the Republican Party. The district includes most of the east-central part of the state.-Early life, education, and early career:...
(R-WI 6th District), and Senators Ron Johnson (R-WI), and Herb Kohl
Herb Kohl
Herbert H. "Herb" Kohl is the senior U.S. Senator from Wisconsin and a member of the Democratic Party. He is also a philanthropist and the owner of the Milwaukee Bucks National Basketball Association team...
(D-WI).
Education
Campbellsport is served by the Campbellsport School District. The schools serving Campbellsport are:- Campbellsport Elementary School
- Campbellsport Junior High School
- Campbellsport High School
Transportation
Campbellsport is located on Wisconsin State Highway 67 between U.S. Route 41U.S. Route 41 in Wisconsin
In the U.S. state of Wisconsin, U.S. Highway 41 runs north–south the eastern side of the state. It enters from Illinois at Pleasant Prairie, and runs north to its northern terminus at the Michigan border at Marinette, WI.-Route description:US-41 is a freeway for nearly 70% of its route...
and U.S. Route 45
U.S. Route 45 in Wisconsin
In the U.S. state of Wisconsin, U.S. Route 45 runs north–south through the eastern and northern portions of the state.-Route description:...
.