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Two Rivers, Wisconsin

Introduction to Two Rivers, Wisconsin

Two Rivers, Wisconsin, in Manitowoc county, is 28 miles N of Sheboygan, Wisconsin and 79 miles N of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There are an estimated 12,639 people in the city.

Two Rivers History

Two Rivers was named because of its location between the East Twin River and the West Twin River. Native Americans originally inhabited this area. Two Rivers is the birthplace of the ice cream sundae.

Two Rivers and nearby Attractions

  • Fairview Golf Course
  • Point Beach State Forest
  • Historic Farm Museum
  • Historic Rogers Street Fishing Village Museum
  • Neshotah Park
  • Rogers Street Fishing Village

Things To Do In Two Rivers

The Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum, the Two Rivers History Museum, the Historic Farm Museum, the Historic Washington House and the Rogers Street Fishing Village are all accessible from Two Rivers. Neshotah Park and Point Beach State Forest offer a wide variety of recreational opportunities. The Fairview Golf Course is nearby. Local celebrations include the Ethnic Festival, Rogers Street Days, Applefest and Oktoberfest.

Two Rivers Transportation

Austin Straubel International is the nearest major aiport.

Two Rivers Higher Education

Lakeland College, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College and Saint Norbert College are all nearby.

High Points

Two Rivers strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Two Rivers Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 17%Two Rivers Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Two Rivers Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Two Rivers, WI

Comparing Two Rivers to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population87
Senior Citizens86
Age of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men76
Well-Paid Single Women56
Racial Diversity49
Female Share of the Population34
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty76
People in Middle Class or Better66
Median Family Income55
College Educated Adults34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times98
Public Transportation Use58
Working at Home32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
People Living Alone76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Affordability of Property Taxes57
Housing Recently Built23

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