Mondovi, Wisconsin
Encyclopedia
Mondovi is a city in Buffalo County
in the U.S. state
of Wisconsin
, along the Buffalo River
. The population was 2,634 at the 2000 census. The city is located mostly within the Town of Mondovi. A small portion lies within the Town of Naples.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 3.8 square miles (9.9 km²), of which, 3.8 square miles (9.8 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (0.79%) is water.
of 2000, there were 2,634 people, 1,122 households, and 657 families residing in the city. The population density
was 695.2 people per square mile (268.3/km²). There were 1,232 housing units at an average density of 325.2 per square mile (125.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.71% White, 0.19% Black or African American
, 0.30% Native American, 0.27% Asian, and 0.53% from two or more races. 0.46% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 1,122 households out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples
living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.4% were non-families. 36.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 21.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.5% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 23.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 85.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,000, and the median income for a family was $40,954. Males had a median income of $30,947 versus $21,434 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $17,023. About 8.8% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.4% of those under age 18 and 10.3% of those age 65 or over.
Buffalo County, Wisconsin
Buffalo County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 13,804. Its county seat is Alma.-Geography:According to the U.S...
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...
, along the Buffalo River
Buffalo River (Wisconsin)
The Buffalo River is a tributary of the Mississippi River, 45 mi long, in western Wisconsin in the United States.-Course:The Buffalo River is formed at Osseo in northeastern Trempealeau County by the confluence of its North and South Forks, both of which are about 10 mi long and rise in...
. The population was 2,634 at the 2000 census. The city is located mostly within the Town of Mondovi. A small portion lies within the Town of Naples.
Geography
Mondovi is located at 44°34′7"N 91°40′10"W (44.568865, -91.669634).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 3.8 square miles (9.9 km²), of which, 3.8 square miles (9.8 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (0.79%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 2,634 people, 1,122 households, and 657 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 695.2 people per square mile (268.3/km²). There were 1,232 housing units at an average density of 325.2 per square mile (125.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.71% White, 0.19% Black or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.30% Native American, 0.27% Asian, and 0.53% from two or more races. 0.46% of the population were Hispanic
Hispanic
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or Latino
Latino
The demonyms Latino and Latina , are defined in English language dictionaries as:* "a person of Latin-American descent."* "A Latin American."* "A person of Hispanic, especially Latin-American, descent, often one living in the United States."...
of any race.
There were 1,122 households out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% 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, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.4% were non-families. 36.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 21.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.5% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 23.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 85.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,000, and the median income for a family was $40,954. Males had a median income of $30,947 versus $21,434 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 was $17,023. About 8.8% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.4% of those under age 18 and 10.3% of those age 65 or over.
Notable people
- Grover L. BroadfootGrover L. BroadfootGrover Lee Broadfoot was the Chief Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.Born in Independence, Wisconsin, Broadfoot moved with his family to Mondovi, Wisconsin, where he graduated from high school. Broadfoot served in World War I, and graduated from the University of Wisconsin, where he got his...
, chief justice of the Wisconsin Supreme CourtWisconsin Supreme CourtThe Wisconsin Supreme Court is the highest appellate court in the state of Wisconsin. The Supreme Court has jurisdiction over original actions, appeals from lower courts, and regulation or administration of the practice of law in Wisconsin.-Location:...
and mayor of Mondovi - Dorothy GeebenDorothy GeebenDorothy P. Colleen Geeben was the oldest mayor in the United States. She served as the second mayor of Ocean Breeze Park, Florida, from 2001 to 2010....
, Florida politician - Former Cincinnati BengalsCincinnati BengalsThe Cincinnati Bengals are a professional football team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the AFC's North Division in the National Football League . The Bengals began play in 1968 as an expansion team in the American Football League , and joined the NFL in 1970 in the AFL-NFL...
noseguard Tim KrumrieTim KrumrieTimothy A. Krumrie is a former American football nose tackle who played his entire NFL career for the Cincinnati Bengals, from 1983 through 1994...
played his high school ball in Mondovi. - Ole H. OlsonOle H. OlsonOle H. Olson was born in Mondovi, Wisconsin. After graduating from Concordia College, in Moorhead, Minnesota, he moved to North Dakota and eventually was elected to the North Dakota House of Representatives and later was elected to the North Dakota State Senate. Olson was elected the Lieutenant...
, Governor of North DakotaGovernor of North DakotaThe Governor of North Dakota is the chief executive of North Dakota. The current Governor is Jack Dalrymple. The Governor has the right to sign and laws, and to call the Legislative Assembly, into emergency session. The Governor is also chairman of the North Dakota Industrial Commission. The... - Lester SchnareLester Schnare-Biography:Schnare was born on May 15, 1884 to Henry and Anna Schnare in Mondovi, Wisconsin. On September 29, 1919, he married Margaret B. Kloss. He was known to be a member of Freemasonry.-Career:...
, U.S. diplomat