2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 2,711 people, 1,045 households, and 766 families residing in the village. The population density was . There were 1,105 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 96.9% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

There were 1,045 households, of which 38.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.7% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.01.

The median age in the village was 36.7 years. 26.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29% were from 25 to 44; 25.2% were from 45 to 64; and 11.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census,

Rail

The fox valley and lake superior rail system operates the former Canadian National railway tracks which is also the former Fox Valley & Western Railroad track along the southern edge of the village, with a freight station near S Nash Street. It also operates 3 crossings - one at W Main Street/ WIS 15, another at S Lincoln Street, and a third at S Nash Street.

Religion

The Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod has a church in Hortonville: Bethlehem Lutheran Church, which dedicated a new church in April 2018. Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Community, a Roman Catholic church, has been in Hortonville since 1897.

Education

The Hortonville Area School District, which includes a high school, two middle schools and three elementary schools, serves the village and the surrounding communities. Bethlehem Lutheran School is a 4K-8th grade Christian school of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod in Hortonville.

Parks

  • Alonzo Park, located along East Main Street, features a playground, covered pavilion with tables, and a grass walking trail through the woods.
  • Miller Park, located along West Main Street near the Black Otter Creek, offers a playground, two tennis courts and a baseball diamond.
  • Black Otter Park is located along West Main Street, and features a lonesome covered picnic table, as well as a kayak launch for access to the Black Otter Lake.
  • Commercial Club Park is a privately owned park located along County Highway M, and features a playground, pavilion, baseball diamond, and a basketball court.

Points of interest

  • Black Otter Lake
  • Grand View Golf Club
  • Wiouwash State Trail
  • Wolf River

Notable people

  • Caleb Boushley, Major League Baseball player
  • Dave Gassner, professional baseball player
  • David Hodgins, Wisconsin legislator
  • Isaac N. McComb, Wisconsin legislator and physician
  • Charlie Nagreen, inventor of the hamburger
  • Gerald Nye, U.S. Senator from North Dakota
  • Alexander B. Whitman, Wisconsin legislator

Images

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File:HortonvilleWisconsinDowntown1WIS15.jpg|Looking west at downtown Hortonville

File:HortonvilleWisconsinDowntown1WIS15.jpg|Looking east at downtown Hortonville

File:HortonvilleHighSchoolWisconsin2.jpg|Hortonville High School

File:HortonvilleWisconsinSignWIS15.jpg|Welcome sign

File:HortonvilleCommunityHallWIS15.jpg|Hortonville Community Hall, on the National Register of Historic Places

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References

  • Village of Hortonville
  • Hortonville Chamber of Commerce
  • Hortonville Public Library
  • Sanborn fire insurance maps: 1894 1901 1909