Rosendale is a village in

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, United States. The population was 1,039 at the 2020 census. The village is located partially within the Town of Rosendale and partially within the Town of Springvale.

History

The village was named for the wild rose bushes growing in a dale near the original town site. The village is also known for the Sisson Peony Garden which has been an impact to the village throughout the years.

Geography

Rosendale is located at (43.80962, -88.673154). According to the

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, the village has a total area of , all of it land.

Demographics

2020 census

As of the

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of 2020, there were 1,039 people, 400 households, and 267 families living in the village. The

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was . There were 413 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 93.8%

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, 0.3%

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, 0.5% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 2.6% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races.

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or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population.

2010 census

As of the

of 2010, there were 1,063 people, 407 households, and 299 families living in the village. The

was . There were 417 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 96.0%

, 0.2%

, 0.9% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 1.7% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races.

or Latino of any race were 3.0% of the population.

2000 census

As of the

of 2000, there were 923 people, 325 households, and 261 families living in the village. The

was 824.3 people per square mile (318.2/km²). There were 339 housing units at an average density of 302.7 per square mile (116.9/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 99.67%

, 0.11% Native American, and 0.22% from two or more races. 0.33% of the population were

or Latino of any race. There were 325 households, out of which 42.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.1% were

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living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.4% were non-families. 13.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.15. In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.4% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.6 males. The median income for a household in the village was $52,448, and the median income for a family was $57,083. Males had a median income of $38,125 versus $26,250 for females. The

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for the village was $18,653. About 0.4% of families and 2.3% of the population were below the

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, including 3.8% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Transportation

Rosendale is located along Highways 23 and 26. Wis 23 heads west to

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and east to Fond du Lac. Wis 26 heads north to Oshkosh and south to

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, and is designated as an

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for

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. The junction of 23 and 26 was formerly controlled by stop signs, which caused long backups at peak traffic times but now has a traffic signal. Rosendale has a reputation of being a

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with a police department that heavily enforces traffic laws.

National Register of Historic Places listings

Sissons Peony Gardens Rosendale Wisconsin

Rosendale is home to Sisson's Peony Gardens, listed on the

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. Open for public viewing, the gardens hold an annual Peony Sunday in early June. The Rosendale Historical Society headquarters on Main Street has been used for a museum since 2001. It is housed in the former Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge No. 89 which was added to the National Register in 2016. The society houses collections about the history of the village and surrounding areas.

Images

File:Rosendale Wisconsin Post Office at Bluemkes.jpg, Post office File:Rosendale Wisconsin Sign Looking West WIS23.jpg, Looking west at the DOT Rosendale welcome sign File:Rosendale Wisconsin Fire Department.jpg, Fire Department File:Rosendale Welcome Sign.jpg, Welcome sign File:Rosendale Village Hall.jpg, Village hall

References

External links

Village of Rosendale
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