New Diggings, Wisconsin
Encyclopedia
New Diggings is a town in Lafayette County
, Wisconsin
, United States
. The population was 473 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Etna
and Jenkinsville
are located in the town.
, the town has a total area of 25.3 square miles (65.6 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 473 people, 176 households, and 127 families residing in the town. The population density
was 18.7 people per square mile (7.2/km²). There were 194 housing units at an average density of 7.7 per square mile (3.0/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 99.15% White, 0.21% Native American and 0.63% Asian.
There were 176 households out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.7% were married couples
living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% were non-families. 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.21.
In the town the population was spread out with 28.5% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 110.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.6 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $50,114. Males had a median income of $31,667 versus $20,750 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $17,122. About 3.3% of families and 6.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.7% of those under age 18 and 3.9% of those age 65 or over.
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...
, 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
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. The population was 473 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Etna
Etna, Wisconsin
Etna is an unincorporated community located in the town of New Diggings, in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States. It lies at an elevation of 758 feet .-Notes:...
and Jenkinsville
Jenkinsville, Wisconsin
Jenkinsville is an unincorporated community located in the town of New Diggings, Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States....
are located in the town.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the town has a total area of 25.3 square miles (65.6 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 473 people, 176 households, and 127 families residing in the town. 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 18.7 people per square mile (7.2/km²). There were 194 housing units at an average density of 7.7 per square mile (3.0/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 99.15% White, 0.21% Native American and 0.63% Asian.
There were 176 households out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.7% 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, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% were non-families. 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.21.
In the town the population was spread out with 28.5% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 110.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.6 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $50,114. Males had a median income of $31,667 versus $20,750 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 town was $17,122. About 3.3% of families and 6.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.7% of those under age 18 and 3.9% of those age 65 or over.
Notable residents
- Frederick HirdFrederick HirdFrederick Sylvester Hird was an American sports shooter from New Diggings, Wisconsin who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden. He won gold medal in 50 m small-bore rifle, prone, and obtained bronze medals in 25 metre team small-bore rifle as well as in 50 metre team small-bore...
, shooter in the 1912 Olympics, was born in New Diggings. - Father Samuel MazzuchelliSamuel Charles MazzuchelliFather Samuel Charles Mazzuchelli, O.P. was a pioneer Italian Catholic missionary who helped bring the church to the Iowa-Illinois-Wisconsin tri-state area. He founded a number of parishes in the area, and was the architect for a number of parish buildings.-Background:Father Mazzuchelli was born...
founded Saint Augustine ChurchSaint Augustine Church (New Diggings, Wisconsin)Saint Augustine Church is a former Catholic parish located in New Diggings, Wisconsin. The church is in the Diocese of Madison, Wisconsin. It is one of 36 parishes established by Father Samuel Mazzuchelli. It was founded in 1835, with the church being constructed in 1844.The church, a small wooden...
in New Diggings. - Thomas J.B. Robinson, U.S. Representative from IowaIowaIowa is a state located in the Midwestern United States, an area often referred to as the "American Heartland". It derives its name from the Ioway people, one of the many American Indian tribes that occupied the state at the time of European exploration. Iowa was a part of the French colony of New...
, was born in New Diggings. - Fred SmithFred Smith (1900s pitcher)Frederick Smith was a former professional baseball player. He was a right-handed pitcher for one season with the Cincinnati Reds.-External links:...
, baseball player, was born in New Diggings. - James StephensonJames Stephenson (Navy Cross)James Stephenson served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He was awarded the Navy Cross for his actions during the Battle of Iwo Jima.His award citation reads:...
, Navy CrossNavy CrossThe Navy Cross is the highest decoration that may be bestowed by the Department of the Navy and the second highest decoration given for valor. It is normally only awarded to members of the United States Navy, United States Marine Corps and United States Coast Guard, but can be awarded to all...
recipient, was born in New Diggings.