A closer look at Wisconsin's population loss: Wood County

The final post of this series.

 

Unlike other Wisconsin counties where lumbering was the first dominant industry, Wood County experienced steady population growth during the second half of the 19th and all of the 20th centuries.   Since its peak of 75,555 in the 2010 census, the county has lost an estimated 1,120 residents, or 1.5% of its population.

Wisconsin Rapids is the county seat.

Source:  Wikipedia + U.S. Census Bureau (2015)

Source:  U.S. Census Bureau

As of July 1, 2014, 18.6% of Wood County's population is 65 and over, compared to the state average of 15.2%.   Its 0-to-4 demographic is 5.7% vs. the state average 5.9%.

Related posts:
A closer look at Waushara County.  (5/14/2016)
A closer look at Waupaca County.  (5/13/2016)
A closer look at Washburn County.  (5/12/2016)
A closer look at Vilas County.  (5/10/2016)
A closer look at Shawano County.  (5/8/2016)
A closer look at Sawyer County.  (5/6/2016)
A closer look at Rusk County.  (5/3/2016)
A closer look at Richland County.  (5/1/2016)
A closer look at Racine County.  (4/28/2016)
A closer look at Price County.  (4/26/2016)
A closer look at Polk County . (4/25/2016)
A closer look at Pierce County.  (4/24/2016)
A closer look at Oneida County.  (4/23/2016)
A closer look at Oconto County, (4/22/2016)
A closer look at Marinette County.  (4/21/2016)
A closer look at Manitowoc County.  (4/20/2016)
A closer look at Lincoln County.  (4/19/2016)
A closer look at Langlade County.  (4/18/2016)

A closer look at Lafayette County.  (4/17/2016)
A closer look at Juneau County.  (4/16/2016)
A closer look at Iron County.  (4/15/2016)
A closer look at Green Lake County.  (4/14/2016)
A closer look at Forest County.  (4/13/2016)
A closer look at Douglas County.  (4/12/2016)
A closer look at Door County.  (4/11/2016)
A closer look at Dodge County.  (4/10/2016)
A closer look at Crawford County.  (4/8/2016)
A closer look at Columbia County.  (4/7/2016)
A closer look at Clark County.  (4/6/2016)
A closer look at Buffalo County.  (4/5/2016)
A closer look at Bayfield County.  (4/4/2016)
A closer look at Barron County.   (4/4/2016)
A closer look at Ashland County.  (4/3/2016)
A closer look at Adams County.  (4/3/2015)
The majority of Wisconsin counties have lost population since 2010.  (3/28/2016)
Where Wisconsin's population growth is taking place (2010-2015).  (3/27/2016)
Dane County: Wisconsin's population growth engine. (3/27/2016)
 U.S. Census Bureau population estimates: Nearly half of Wisconsin counties lose population.  (3/27/2016)
Wisconsin population projections, 2010-2040: Top 10 counties by % decline and growth.  (5/14/2015)
Top 10 Wisconsin Counties by Percentage of Population Growth, Loss (2010-2014).  (3/27/2015)
Wisconsin counties:  Population 65 and older.  (10/24/2014)
Wisconsin trivia: What was Wisconsin's 2nd-largest city in 1910?  (/9/1/2014)
Dane County tallies 39% of state's population growth since 2010.  (3/27/2014)
2012 U.S. Census population estimates: More gains than losses among Wisconsin's largest communities.  (5/28/2013)

Ray Cross sez he's gotta wear shades

Source of undoctored photo:  UW System

As quoted in Ray Cross to UW System faculty: 'This is not the time to disengage'.  (Madison.com, 5/15/2016)



UW-Madison

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 4/29/2016

UW-Milwaukee

 

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5/2/2016

UW-River Falls

 

WORT, 5/5/2016

UW-La Crosse

 

La Crosse Tribune, 5/6/2016

UW-Green Bay

 

Green Bay Press-Gazette, 5/12/2016

Related posts:
More specifically, Lapdog Cross has the support of Walker appointees and GOP donors.  (5/11/2016)
Meet Ray Cross, cuddly little furball.   (5/10/2016)
Ray Cross lobbies for additional 'no confidence' votes.  (5/7/2016)
Meet the deleter, Alex Hummel: Communication is his game.  (4/18/2016)
Regents leadership Ray Cross consulted are members of GOP donors' club.  (4/7/2016)
UW Board of Regents rubberstamps Walker's tenure policy changes with 'task force' flourish.  (3/10/2016)
Education Committee chair of Board of Regents of University of Wisconsin System has donated $10,400 to Scott Walker.  (2/5/2016)

Rooftop beehives at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco

Bees are buzzing on rooftops at 7 San Francisco hotels.  (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5/13/2016)

"This is not about making money, it's really about raising awareness about sustainability," said Melissa Farrar, spokeswoman at the Fairmont in San Francisco. "There's not one solution so we wanted to do our part to help. It's part of the bigger effort for helping the planet."

Farrar said the four hives on the rooftop garden support about 250,000 bees and produce about 1,000 pounds of honey each year.

The Fairmont Hotel is discussed starting at 1:55.