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The fastest growing community in Rock County, Evansville
has maintained its charm and small town friendly atmosphere.
Surrounded by farmland and countryside, you can feel the
peacefulness as you drive its tree-lined streets. Settled
in the 1840s, the town was originally referred to as "The
Grove" because of the abundance of maple trees that covered
the land. This natural setting is still very evident throughout
the city as you'll notice tall trees encompassing the historic
homes. Accordingly, Evansville was honored to be named
a Tree City by the Arbor Day Foundation in 2002; the designation continues annually.
Location
Offering a great location between nationally-acclaimed
Madison and Janesville, Evansville is a unique and comforting
place to call home. (View
City Map / Regional Map ) New housing on the east and west sides ranges
from modest starter homes to more elaborate residences.
A healthy economic mix of housing types makes for a well-balanced
community for raising a family or enjoying retirement.
Evansville is within easy commuting distance to both Madison and Janesville, and within 15 miles of Interstate 90.
Visit Evansville for a historic
tour, an afternoon of golf, or a small town adventure!
Community Profile
From the beginning of the 20th Century with a population
of 1,846 to the present day figure of 4,892 (est. Jan. 1,
2006), the City of Evansville has seen
continual, steady growth. The city's population grew 27.3%
from January 1, 1990, to January 1, 2001. From that date
to January 1, 2005, the city's population has grown another
21%. With favorable population projection forecasts,
the City of Evansville can expect to experience another
prosperous century. For addition information concerning
living and working in the City of Evansville, click the
following links for the Community Profile chapter of the
city's Smart Growth Comprehensive
Plan (pdf), or contact the Evansville Economic Development
Committee at 608-882-2266 or the City Administrator at 608-882-2263.
General Demographic Characteristics
for 2000
| DEMOGRAPHICS |
EVANSVILLE |
ROCK
COUNTY |
| Population |
4,039 |
152,307 |
| Median Age |
34.1 |
35.9 |
| Ave. Household Size |
2.51 |
2.54 |
| % HS Graduate or
Higher |
87.0 |
83.7 |
| % Bachelors Degree
or Higher |
22.4 |
16.7 |
| Per Capita Income |
$20,766 |
$20,895 |
| Median Family Income |
$58,451 |
$53,380 |
| Median Housing Unit
Value |
$111,500 |
$98,200 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census
2000.
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Evansville's tree-lined streets
and historic homes greet residents and visitors with a friendly
feeling of home.
The historic city hall
was built in 1892 on the location of the EvansvilleÍs first
jailhouse, which was referred to as "The Old Stone Jug."
One of the finest golf
courses in south central Wisconsin, Evansville's 18 hole,
72 par course offers a pro shop, cart rental, restaurant,
and driving range.
Evansville offers the
charms and atmosphere of days gone by... |
