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| New London, Wisconsin |
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Old City Hall of New London |
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Location of New London, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates: 44°23?14?N 88°44?25?W? / ?44.38722, -88.74028 |
| Country |
United States |
| State |
Wisconsin |
| Counties |
Waupaca, Outagamie |
| Area |
| - Total |
5.7 sq mi (14.7 km²) |
| - Land |
5.6 sq mi (14.5 km²) |
| - Water |
0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Elevation [1] |
768 ft (234 m) |
| Population (2000) |
| - Total |
7,085 |
| - Density |
1,265.5/sq mi (488.6/km²) |
| Time zone |
Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) |
CDT (UTC-5) |
| FIPS code |
55-56925[2] |
| GNIS feature ID |
1570226[1] |
New London is a city in Outagamie and Waupaca Counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 7,085 at the 2000 census. The city is well-known for its Saint Patrick's Day Parade, Irish Fest, and weeklong festivities, when the city's name is changed to "New Dublin" for the week.[1] The American Water Spaniel was developed as a registered breed by the former Dr. F.J. Pfeifer of New London, Wisconsin. It was named the state dog in 1986 after several attempts by Lyle Brumm, the 8th grade social studies teacher at the time. The bill was started as a project to teach the students about state government.
Geography
New London is located at 44°23?14?N, 88°44?25?W (44.387142, -88.740140)[3]. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.7 square miles (14.7 km²), of which, 5.6 square miles (14.5 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) of it (1.06%) is water. New London sits on both the Wolf and Embarrass Rivers making it a destination for boaters and fishermen alike.
Demographics
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 7,085 people, 2,894 households, and 1,843 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,265.5 people per square mile (488.5/km²). There were 3,045 housing units at an average density of 543.9/sq mi (209.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.64% White, 0.20% African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.28% from other races, and 0.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.46% of the population.
There were 2,894 households out of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.3% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the city the population was spread out with 25.5% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,491, and the median income for a family was $49,028. Males had a median income of $34,481 versus $21,728 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,153. About 3.8% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.2% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.
Culture
Museums
The New London Public Museum began in 1917 and includes local and natural history as well as exhibits of the Native American and world cultures.[2] Five historic buildings can be toured at the Heritage Historical Village which includes a railroad museum.[3]
Performing arts
The Wolf River Theatrical Troupe produces a variety of plays and productions at the Wolf River Theatre downtown.[4] A professional western stunt show called ‘Whips, Garters, and Guns Wild West Review’ performed by movie stuntmen and actors has its home in New London. Their performances are held in various cities at such places as fairs, festivals, rodeos, or business places each summer.[5]
Festivals
Each March Wisconsin's largest St. Patrick’s Day parade is held, Irish Fest, and weeknight Irish festivities are sponsored by the Shamrock Club of New Dublin. [6] In August the New London Heritage Historical Society holds a ‘Heritage Days and Rail Fest’ with a buck-skinners encampment at New London’s Heritage Historical Village. [7] A September ‘Cheese & Sausage Fall Family Fest’ is held downtown, and late in the year is the ‘Holiday of Wonder’ festivity with a parade, kids crafts, a live nativity scene, and a 'Santa Land’. [8]
Recreation
Situated on both the Embarrass River and Wolf River, New London is a year-round fisherman's paradise with some of the earliest walleye fishing in the state.[9] New London is also a popular destination for river tubing, canoeing, and camping.[10] Tube and canoe rentals with a shuttle service are available on the scenic Little Wolf River 4 miles west of town.[11] The par 70 Shamrock Heights Golf and Supper Club has 18 holes of both traditional and links style. [12]
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