Ledgeview, Wisconsin Explained

Official Name:Ledgeview, Wisconsin
Settlement Type:Town
Motto:"Set Your Sights High"
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Brown
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:45.4
Area Land Km2:45.0
Area Water Km2:0.4
Population As Of:2010
Population Total:6555
Population Density Km2:145.6
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Footnotes:[1]
Elevation M:228
Elevation Ft:748
Coordinates:44.4239°N -87.9861°W
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:55-43090[2]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:1729678

Ledgeview is a town in Brown County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 6,555 as of the 2010 census,[3] up from 3,363 at the 2000 census.

Communities

History

The town of Ledgeview was known as the "town of De Pere" from 1839 until 1994, when they changed their name to end confusion with the neighboring city of De Pere.[4] Before 1839, the area that is now the town of Ledgeview was part of a slightly larger township called "Wilcox", named for Wisconsin pioneer Randall Wilcox.[5]

Geography

The Town of Ledgeview is located just south of the center of Brown County. It is bordered by the city of De Pere to the west, the village of Bellevue to the north, the Town of Eaton to the east, the Town of Glenmore to the south, and the Town of Rockland to the southwest. Downtown Green Bay is 7miles to the north.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Town of Ledgeview has a total area of 45.4sqkm, of which 45sqkm is land and 0.4sqkm, or 0.81%, is water.[3]

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 3,363 people, 1,180 households, and 913 families residing in the town. The population density was 190.9 people per square mile (73.7/km2). There were 1,214 housing units at an average density of 68.9 per square mile (26.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.69% White, 0.21% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 0.21% from other races, and 0.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.74% of the population.

There were 1,180 households, out of which 42.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.9% were married couples living together, 4.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.6% were non-families. 17.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.9% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 32.9% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $67,188, and the median income for a family was $75,812. Males had a median income of $46,378 versus $35,875 for females. The per capita income for the town was $31,346. About 2.3% of families and 2.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.9% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over.

Gallery

File:Fonferek's Glen 2825 Dutchman Rd, Green Bay, WI 54311 This 74-acre nature park features a waterfall, dolomite cliffs, a creek, native trees & more. (6).jpg|Fonferek's GlenFile:Ledgeview Park 2064 Dickinson Rd, De Pere, WI 54115 (4).jpg|Ledgeview Park

File:Scray Hill Park Ledgeview Wisconsin (2).jpg|Scray Hill Park

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. January 31, 2008. United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007.
  2. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. January 31, 2008.
  3. Web site: Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Ledgeview town, Brown County, Wisconsin. https://archive.today/20200212163634/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/0600000US5500943090. dead. February 12, 2020. U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. May 12, 2014.
  4. https://www.ledgeviewwisconsin.com/about-us/history/ History: From Bedrock to Ledgeview
  5. Book: Martin, Deborah Beaumont . History of Brown County, Wisconsin, Past and Present . 1913 . 1 . S. J. Clarke Publishing Company . 164 . December 6, 2023 .