Cuba City, Wisconsin
Encyclopedia
Cuba City is a city
in Grant
and Lafayette
Counties in the U.S. state
of Wisconsin
. The population
was 2,156 at the 2000 census. The city is nicknamed "The City of Presidents" because of the presidential banners displayed along the city's Main Street.
The mayor of Cuba City is Bob Beinborn.http://www.meuw.org/UTD%2004-05-06.pdf
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.8 km²), all land. Most of the city lies in Grant County, with only a small portion in Lafayette County.
The community is located on State Highway 80.
of 2000, there were 2,156 people, 861 households, and 569 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,997.1 people per square mile (770.8/km²). There were 900 housing units at an average density of 833.7 per square mile (321.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.49% White, 0.05% Native American, 0.23% Asian, and 0.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.09% of the population.
There were 861 households out of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were married couples
living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.9% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.1% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 21.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 94.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $38,750, and the median income for a family was $46,550. Males had a median income of $30,884 versus $21,359 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $19,375. About 5.9% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.8% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.
City
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in Grant
Grant County, Wisconsin
Grant County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 49,597. Its county seat is Lancaster. Estimates for 2008 show a population of 49,238...
and Lafayette
Lafayette County, Wisconsin
Lafayette County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 16,137. Its county seat is Darlington.-Geography:According to the U.S...
Counties in the U.S. state
U.S. state
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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
Population
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was 2,156 at the 2000 census. The city is nicknamed "The City of Presidents" because of the presidential banners displayed along the city's Main Street.
The mayor of Cuba City is Bob Beinborn.http://www.meuw.org/UTD%2004-05-06.pdf
History
The first structure in the community was erected in 1846. The name "Yuba City" was finally picked after a dispute about the name of the new village, but after discovering another location had already been given that name, a new name, "Cuba City," was selected.Geography
Cuba City is located at 42°36′21"N 90°25′49"W (42.605874, -90.430274).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.8 km²), all land. Most of the city lies in Grant County, with only a small portion in Lafayette County.
The community is located on State Highway 80.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 2,156 people, 861 households, and 569 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 1,997.1 people per square mile (770.8/km²). There were 900 housing units at an average density of 833.7 per square mile (321.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.49% White, 0.05% Native American, 0.23% Asian, and 0.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.09% of the population.
There were 861 households out of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% 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, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.9% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.1% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 21.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 94.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $38,750, and the median income for a family was $46,550. Males had a median income of $30,884 versus $21,359 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 $19,375. About 5.9% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.8% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.
Notable people
- Judd ConlonJudd ConlonJudd "Jud" Conlon was born in 1910 in Cuba City, Wisconsin. He later married Clara Manley Conlon and together they had one son, Michael Conlon. For most of his career, Judd was a musical arranger for Walt Disney. Among his credits are the Disney movies Alice in Wonderland , Peter Pan , and Babes...
, music arranger for Walt DisneyWalt DisneyWalter Elias "Walt" Disney was an American film producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor, animator, entrepreneur, entertainer, international icon, and philanthropist, well-known for his influence in the field of entertainment during the 20th century. Along with his brother Roy O...
, was born in Cuba City - Chuck HarrisChuck HarrisChuck Harris is a former player in the National Football League. He played for the Chicago Bears during the 1987 NFL season.-References:...
, NFL player, was born in Cuba City
External links
- Cuba City website
- Profile of Cuba City from the Grant County, WisconsinGrant County, WisconsinGrant County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 49,597. Its county seat is Lancaster. Estimates for 2008 show a population of 49,238...
website - Additional information