Chilton, Wisconsin
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County seat
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of Calumet County
Calumet County, Wisconsin
Calumet County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It is included in the Appleton, Wisconsin, Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2010, the county's population was 48,971. The county seat is Chilton.-History:...
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 3,708 at the 2000 census. The city is located partially within the Town of Chilton.
History
The first residents of Chilton were African-American Moses Stanton and his Native-American wife, Catherine, who arrived in January 1845. The city formed around his saw mill and a grist mill a few years later. The village was originally called Stantonville. John Marygold bought the place in 1852 and called it "Chilington," referring to his native town ChillingtonChillington
Chillington may refer to:* Chillington, Devon* Chillington, Somerset* Chillington Hall, Staffordshire* Chilton, Wisconsin, originally named Chillington after one of the English towns...
in England. He sent a verbal message to have the name change recorded in Stockbridge
Stockbridge, Wisconsin
Stockbridge is a village in Calumet County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 649 in the 2000 census. The village lies within the Town of Stockbridge.-History:...
, then the county seat. Because the middle ing in the name was accidentally omitted, the municipality was recorded as Chilton.
Geography
Chilton is located at 44°1′50"N 88°9′31"W (44.030745, -88.158704), along the South Branch of the Manitowoc RiverManitowoc River
The Manitowoc River is a river, about 40 mi long, in eastern Wisconsin in the United States. It flows into Lake Michigan at the city of Manitowoc.-Course:The Manitowoc River is formed in eastern Calumet County by its north and south branches:...
.
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 3.9 square miles (10.1 km²), essentially all of which is land.
Transportation
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U.S. 151 U.S. Route 151 U.S. Route 151 is a U.S. Highway that runs through the states of Iowa and Wisconsin. The southern terminus for U.S. 151 is at a junction with Interstate 80 in Iowa County, Iowa, and its northern terminus is at Manitowoc, Wisconsin. The route, from south to north follows a northeasterly path through... Southbound, US 151 routes to Chilton, Wisconsin. |
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WIS 32 is concurrent with WIS 57 in both directions southbound to New Holstein, Wisconsin New Holstein, Wisconsin New Holstein is a city in Calumet County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 3,301 at the 2000 census. The city is located within the Town of New Holstein.-History:... and northbound to Green Bay, Wisconsin Green Bay, Wisconsin Green Bay is a city in and the county seat of Brown County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, located at the head of Green Bay, a sub-basin of Lake Michigan, at the mouth of the Fox River. It has an elevation of above sea level and is located north of Milwaukee. As of the 2010 United States Census,... . |
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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 3,708 people, 1,512 households, and 952 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...
was 952.4 /sqmi. There were 1,606 housing units at an average density of 412.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.49% White, 0.38% Black or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.32% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.19% 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 0.38% from two or more races. 0.86% of the population were Hispanic
Hispanic
Hispanic is a term that originally denoted a relationship to Hispania, which is to say the Iberian Peninsula: Andorra, Gibraltar, Portugal and Spain. During the Modern Era, Hispanic sometimes takes on a more limited meaning, particularly in the United States, where the term means a person of ...
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 1,512 households out of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% 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, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.0% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.2% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 98.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $38,401, and the median income for a family was $51,581. Males had a median income of $35,163 versus $22,672 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the city was $19,778. About 4.9% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.1% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over.
Highway
Primary routes to the city are Wisconsin Highway 57/Wisconsin Highway 32 to the north and southeast, and U.S. Route 151U.S. Route 151
U.S. Route 151 is a U.S. Highway that runs through the states of Iowa and Wisconsin. The southern terminus for U.S. 151 is at a junction with Interstate 80 in Iowa County, Iowa, and its northern terminus is at Manitowoc, Wisconsin. The route, from south to north follows a northeasterly path through...
to the east and west. Secondary routes are County Highway G to the south, County Highway F to the northwest, and County Highway Y to the northeast.
Water
The south branch of the Manitowoc RiverManitowoc River
The Manitowoc River is a river, about 40 mi long, in eastern Wisconsin in the United States. It flows into Lake Michigan at the city of Manitowoc.-Course:The Manitowoc River is formed in eastern Calumet County by its north and south branches:...
snakes through Chilton. Some of the river is navigable, but it is unused except for recreational canoeing. A widening of the river called Lake Chilton has been used for ice skating
Ice skating
Ice skating is moving on ice by using ice skates. It can be done for a variety of reasons, including leisure, traveling, and various sports. Ice skating occurs both on specially prepared indoor and outdoor tracks, as well as on naturally occurring bodies of frozen water, such as lakes and...
in winter.
Education
Chilton's public schools are administered by the. The district has one high school, Chilton High School one elementary school, Chilton Elementary School, and one middle school, Chilton Middle School.Chilton Area Catholic School is a private Roman Catholic grade school in the city.
Health care
Chilton's hospital is called Calumet Medical Center. Its services are limited, although it does have first responders and two ambulances.Notable residents
- George BaldwinGeorge Baldwin (Wisconsin politician)George Baldwin was a Wisconsin politician and businessman.Born in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, Baldwin studied law, and was admitted to the Vermont bar. He moved to Calumet County, Wisconsin, where he practiced law. He was mayor of Chilton, Wisconsin, and county judge of Calumet County...
, Mayor of Chilton, politician, businessman - Thomas P.M. Barnett, military geostrategist
- Dave CasperDave CasperDavid John Casper , nicknamed "The Ghost." is a former American football player. He was an offensive lineman and tight end.-High school:...
, a NFL Pro Football Hall of FamePro Football Hall of FameThe Pro Football Hall of Fame is the hall of fame of professional football in the United States with an emphasis on the National Football League . It opened in Canton, Ohio, on September 7, 1963, with 17 charter inductees...
player; graduated from Chilton High School in 1970 - Gerald Francis CliffordGerald Francis CliffordGerald Francis Clifford enjoyed a state-wide reputation as a trial lawyer, politician and officer of the Green Bay Packers...
, a Green Bay PackersGreen Bay PackersThe Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Packers are the current NFL champions...
executive, Democratic politician and lawyer - Harrison Carroll HobartHarrison Carroll HobartHarrison Carroll Hobart was a Union Army officer during the American Civil War and a lawyer and politician in the state of Wisconsin.-Biography:...
, Union ArmyUnion ArmyThe Union Army was the land force that fought for the Union during the American Civil War. It was also known as the Federal Army, the U.S. Army, the Northern Army and the National Army...
general, Hobart Park named after him - Julius KiesnerJulius KiesnerJulius Kiesner was an American tire vulcanizer from Milwaukee who served five terms as a Socialist member of the Wisconsin State Assembly representing Milwaukee's 9th Assembly district ....
, Socialist State Representative - Francis Peter LeipzigFrancis Peter LeipzigFrancis Peter Leipzig was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Bishop of Baker from 1950 to 1971.-Biography:...
, Roman Catholic bishop - Thomas LynchThomas Lynch (congressman)Thomas Lynch was a U.S. Congressman from Wisconsin. He served in Congress from 1891 to 1895.He was born in Granville, Wisconsin which later merged with Milwaukee, Wisconsin; he moved to Antigo, Wisconsin where he served as mayor. Thomas Lynch also served in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Hedied in...
, U.S. Representative - Herman C. WippermanHerman C. WippermanHerman C. Wipperman was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and Wisconsin State Senate.-Biography:Wipperman was born in Mosel, Wisconsin in 1853. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1889 and began practicing law in Chilton, Wisconsin.-Political career:Wipperman served...
, Wisconsin State Senator
Radio Stations
Stations licensed to Chilton include:- WMBEWMBEWMBE is a daytime-only radio station broadcasting a classic country music format. Licensed to Chilton, Wisconsin, USA, the station serves the Appleton-Oshkosh area. WMBE is rented by Mountain Dog Media, a company owned by former State Senator Randy Hopper...
, 1530 AM - Classic countryClassic countryClassic country is a music radio format that specializes in playing mainstream country hits from past decades.This genre generally follows one of two formats: those specializing in hits from the 1920s through the early 1970s, and focus primarily on innovators and artists from country music's Golden... - WXMMWXMMWVHT is a Contemporary Hit Radio formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Norfolk, Virginia, serving Hampton Roads. WVHT is owned and operated by Max Broadcast Group Holdings, LLC.-History:...
, 92.9 FM - CountryCountry musicCountry music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...