Cobb, Wisconsin
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Cobb is a village located in Iowa County, Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 442.
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Geography
Image:WIMap-doton-Cobb.pngCobb is located at 42°58'1" North, 90°19'52" West (42.966873, -90.331150)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.3 km² (0.9 mi²). 2.3 km² (0.9 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 442 people, 188 households, and 121 families residing in the village. The population density was 189.6/km² (491.7/mi²). There were 199 housing units at an average density of 85.4/km² (221.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the village was 99.32% White, 0.00% African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.23% from two or more races. 0.45% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 188 households out of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.6% were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the village the population was spread out with 25.6% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 111.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.1 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $34,531, and the median income for a family was $40,278. Males had a median income of $32,143 versus $21,838 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,815. 4.2% of the population and 2.2% of families were below the poverty line. 4.7% of those under the age of 18 and 7.9% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Cobb Corn Boil
The Cobb Corn Boil takes place annually in August at Fireman's Park. Sponsored by a local cannery, the centerpiece event is exactly what the name suggests: free corn-on-the-cob prepared and served in gargantuan quantities.