Horicon, Wisconsin
Encyclopedia
Horicon is a city in Dodge County
, Wisconsin
, United States
. The population was 3,775 at the 2000 census.
. Tourists flock to the area every year to see the migration of the Canada Geese.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 3.4 square miles (8.8 km²), of which, 3.3 square miles (8.7 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (1.18%) is water.
of 2000, there are 3,775 people, 1,474 households, and 1,037 families residing in the city. The population density
is 1,126.8 people per square mile (435.1/km²). There are 1,584 housing units at an average density of 472.8 per square mile (182.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city is 97.59% White, 0.40% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 1.03% from other races
, and 0.53% from two or more races. 2.09% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,474 households out of which 34.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% are married couples
living together, 7.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% are non-families. 25.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.56 and the average family size is 3.06.
In the city the population is spread out with 26.6% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 98.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 97.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $50,577, and the median income for a family is $58,393. Males have a median income of $38,008 versus $26,278 for females. The per capita income
for the city is $21,690. 2.1% of the population and 0.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 1.6% of those under the age of 18 and 0.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Horicon Works, which produces lawn and garden tractors, golf and turf reel mowers, and utility vehicles
. Daniel Van Brunt, the inventor of the grain-drill and founder of what became John Deere Horicon Works, also founded Horicon Bank in 1896.
The "Dodge County Pioneer" took over the "Horicon Reporter" in 2009 to cover news in Horicon the surrounding area.
is a member of the Mid-Wisconsin Federated Library System (MWFLS)and is in the SHARE consortium, which shares materials with 52 other public and school libraries throughout Dodge, Jefferson, Racine, Walworth and Washington Counties in southeastern Wisconsin.
The small-town evaluation program "First Impressions," a program for community assessment and improvement, in 2009, stated that the Horicon Public Library was "outstanding."
Dodge County, Wisconsin
Dodge County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2010, the population was 88,759. Its county seat is Juneau.-Geography:According to the U.S...
, 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 3,775 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Horicon is located at 43°26′54"N 88°37′57"W (43.448292, -88.632389). The city of Horicon is located at the southernmost tip of the Horicon MarshHoricon Marsh
Horicon Marsh is a marsh located in northern Dodge and southern Fond du Lac counties of Wisconsin. It is the site of both a national and state wildlife refuge. The extinct glacial lake is the largest freshwater cattail marsh in the United States....
. Tourists flock to the area every year to see the migration of the Canada Geese.
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 city has a total area of 3.4 square miles (8.8 km²), of which, 3.3 square miles (8.7 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (1.18%) is water.
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 are 3,775 people, 1,474 households, and 1,037 families residing in the city. 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...
is 1,126.8 people per square mile (435.1/km²). There are 1,584 housing units at an average density of 472.8 per square mile (182.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city is 97.59% White, 0.40% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 1.03% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.53% from two or more races. 2.09% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,474 households out of which 34.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% are 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, 7.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% are non-families. 25.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.56 and the average family size is 3.06.
In the city the population is spread out with 26.6% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 98.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 97.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $50,577, and the median income for a family is $58,393. Males have a median income of $38,008 versus $26,278 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 city is $21,690. 2.1% of the population and 0.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 1.6% of those under the age of 18 and 0.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Economy
Horicon is home of the John DeereDeere & Company
Deere & Company, usually known by its brand name John Deere , is an American corporation based in Moline, Illinois, and the leading manufacturer of agricultural machinery in the world. In 2010, it was listed as 107th in the Fortune 500 ranking...
Horicon Works, which produces lawn and garden tractors, golf and turf reel mowers, and utility vehicles
All-terrain vehicle
An all-terrain vehicle , also known as a quad, quad bike, three wheeler, or four wheeler, is defined by the American National Standards Institute as a vehicle that travels on low pressure tires, with a seat that is straddled by the operator, along with handlebars for steering control...
. Daniel Van Brunt, the inventor of the grain-drill and founder of what became John Deere Horicon Works, also founded Horicon Bank in 1896.
The "Dodge County Pioneer" took over the "Horicon Reporter" in 2009 to cover news in Horicon the surrounding area.
Horicon Public Library
The Horicon Public LibraryHoricon Public Library
The Horicon Public Library is located in Horicon, Wisconsin, in the United States. Established in 1850, it serves the 4,972 Horicon residents, as well as residents from surrounding communities. The total service population in 2008 was 5,172...
is a member of the Mid-Wisconsin Federated Library System (MWFLS)and is in the SHARE consortium, which shares materials with 52 other public and school libraries throughout Dodge, Jefferson, Racine, Walworth and Washington Counties in southeastern Wisconsin.
The small-town evaluation program "First Impressions," a program for community assessment and improvement, in 2009, stated that the Horicon Public Library was "outstanding."
Notable people
- Hiram Barber, Jr.Hiram Barber, Jr.Hiram Barber, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Queensbury, New York, Barber moved to Horicon, Wisconsin in 1846. He attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He studied law in Albany, New York. He was admitted to the bar in 1856 and commenced practice at Juneau, Wisconsin...
- U.S. Representative from IllinoisIllinoisIllinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,... - Charles Hawks, Jr.Charles Hawks, Jr.Charles Hawks, Jr. was a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1939-1941. He was a Republican. He went to University of Wisconsin-Madison and served in the United States Navy during World War I. He was a salesman and worked in the insurance business...
- U.S. Representative - Charles A. KadingCharles A. KadingCharles August Kading was a U.S. Representative from Wisconsin who represented Wisconsin's 2nd congressional district from 1927–1933....
- U.S. Representative - Adrian KarstenAdrian KarstenAdrian Karsten was a college football sideline reporter for ESPN known for wearing his trademark suspenders. He attended Northwestern University and graduated in 1982...
- ESPNESPNEntertainment and Sports Programming Network, commonly known as ESPN, is an American global cable television network focusing on sports-related programming including live and pre-taped event telecasts, sports talk shows, and other original programming....
reporter - Esther Doughty LuckhardtEsther Doughty LuckhardtEsther Doughty Luckhardt was an American Republican politician and businesswoman from Wisconsin.Luckhardt owned and operated a real estate and insurance business in Horicon, Wisconsin. From 1963 until 1985, Luckhardt served in the Wisconsin State Assembly, when she retired.-Notes:...
, Wisconsin State Assembly - Fran UlmerFran UlmerFrances Ann "Fran" Ulmer is an administrator and Democratic politician from the U.S. state of Alaska. She is currently the chancellor of the University of Alaska Anchorage...
- former Lieutenant Governor of AlaskaAlaskaAlaska is the largest state in the United States by area. It is situated in the northwest extremity of the North American continent, with Canada to the east, the Arctic Ocean to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the west and south, with Russia further west across the Bering Strait...
and current Chancellor of the University of Alaska Anchorage.