Rhinelander, Wisconsin

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Rhinelander, Wisconsin
settlement_type = City
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map_caption = Location of Rhinelander, Wisconsin


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Wisconsin
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Oneida

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area_total_km2 = 20.4
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population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 7735
population_density_km2 = 387.1
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timezone = Central (CST)
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latd = 45 |latm = 38 |lats = 22 |latNS = N
longd = 89 |longm = 24 |longs = 44 |longEW = W

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Rhinelander is a city in Oneida County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 7,735 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Oneida CountyGR|6. Rhinelander is the home of the Hodag, a popular mythical creature that serves as the city's mascot. The Hodag is the mascot for Rhinelander High School. Nicolet Area Technical College is located in the city. Crystal Lake Scout Reservation, a Boy Scout summer camp (operated by the Samoset Council of the Boy Scouts of America) is located north of the city, on Crystal Lake.

History

Originally named Pelican Rapids by early settlers, the town was renamed Rhinelander in a bid to lure the railroad there. F.W. Rhinelander was the president of the Milwaukee, Lake Shore & Western Road. It worked and the railroad came to Rhinelander in the 1880s.

Geography

Rhinelander is located at coor dms|45|38|22|N|89|24|44|W|city (45.639515, -89.412086)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.9 square miles (20.4 km²), of which, 7.7 square miles (20.0 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.4 km²) of it (2.16%) is water.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 7,735 people, 3,214 households, and 1,860 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,002.5 people per square mile (386.9/km²). There were 3,430 housing units at an average density of 444.5/sq mi (171.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.83% White, 0.39% African American, 0.96% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 0.23% from other races, and 1.15% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.72% of the population.

There were 3,214 households out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.2% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.1% were non-families. 36.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the city the population was spread out with 23.4% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 84.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,622, and the median income for a family was $37,629. Males had a median income of $29,750 versus $22,157 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,047. About 9.4% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.1% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over.

As of 2008, the city's population has risen to 8,135 people and has recently opened new businesses both downtown, and on the outskirts of the city. Such businesses include Briqs Soft Serve, Kohls, and an Arbys.

Notable people

* Jason Doering, former professional football player for the Indianapolis Colts and the New York Giants.
* Dan Forsman, professional golfer, winner of 5 PGA Tour events.
* John Heisman, college football's Heisman Trophy namesake, is buried in Rhinelander, his wife's hometown.
* Vanessa Semrow, Miss Teen USA 2002
* Mike Webster, former Hall of Fame football player for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Kansas City Chiefs.

References

External links

* [http://www.ci.rhinelander.wi.gov/ Rhinelander City Hall]
* [http://www.downtownrhinelander.com/ Downtown Rhinelander Inc]
* [http://www.rhinelanderchamber.com/ Rhinelander Chamber of Commerce]
* [http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/dictionary/index.asp?action=view&term_id=3807&/ Dictionary of Wisconsin History]