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Sullivan, Wisconsin

Sullivan (formerly Winfield) is a village in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 651 at the 2020 census. The village is located within the Town of Sullivan, and is known to residents of southern Wisconsin including the Madison and Milwaukee metro areas as the location of the National Weather Service forecast office MKX, although its mailing address is in nearby Dousman.

History
A post office called Sullivan has been in operation since 1846. The village took its name from the Town of Sullivan.

Geography
Sullivan is located at 43.01278°N, -88.5875°W (43.012791, -88.587515), about 30 mi west of Milwaukee and 40 mi east of Madison, approximately 6 mi south of Interstate 94. The center of the village is situated at the intersection of Main Street (Hwy 18 and Hwy F) and Palmyra Street (Hwy E).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.14 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 669 people, 304 households, and 177 families living in the village. The population density was 586.8 PD/sqmi. There were 328 housing units at an average density of 287.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.1% White, 0.3% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 304 households, of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.4% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.8% were non-families. 36.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the village was 38.6 years. 22.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.3% were from 25 to 44; 30.2% were from 45 to 64; and 11.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 688 people, 298 households, and 185 families living in the village. The population density was 614.2 people per square mile (237.2/km2). There were 321 housing units at an average density of 286.6 per square mile (110.7/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.98% White, 0.15% Black or African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.15% from other races, and 0.15% from two or more races. 0.15% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 298 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.9% were non-families. 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 22.2% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 39.2% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $43,229, and the median income for a family was $50,833. Males had a median income of $36,875 versus $27,404 for females. The per capita income for the village was $24,621. About 1.0% of families and 1.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.2% of those under age 18 and 2.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Sullivan Elementary School was the only school in the village, but is no longer open. However, a new Sullivan Elementary School was built nearby and is part of Jefferson School District. It is located only a few blocks from Main Street.

title: Sullivan, Wisconsin


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Sullivan (town), Wisconsin

Sullivan is a town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,208 at the 2010 census. The village of Sullivan, the census-designated place of Rome, and the unincorporated communities of Heath Mills, Oak Hill, and Slabtown are located in the town.

History
The Town of Sullivan was named for John Sullivan, an officer in the American Revolutionary War.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 35.5 square miles (92.0 km2), of which 34.7 square miles (89.8 km2) is land and 0.9 square miles (2.2 km2), or 2.39%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,124 people, 819 households, and 609 families residing in the town. The population density was 61.3 people per square mile (23.7/km2). There were 861 housing units at an average density of 24.8 per square mile (9.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.83% White, 0.14% Black or African American, 0.52% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.80% from other races, and 0.61% from two or more races. 2.35% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 819 households, out of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.1% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.6% were non-families. 19.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% 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 2.98.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $50,492, and the median income for a family was $55,119. Males had a median income of $38,688 versus $25,208 for females. The per capita income for the town was $22,753. About 2.3% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.3% of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over.

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title: Sullivan (town), Wisconsin


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Waterloo, Jefferson County, Wisconsin

Waterloo is a town in Jefferson County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 909 at the 2010 census. The city of Waterloo is located within the town. The unincorporated community of Portland is also located partially in the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 32.3 square miles (83.7 km2), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2019, there were 3,313 people, 299 households, and 238 families residing in the town. The population density was 25.7 people per square mile (9.9/km2). There were 312 housing units at an average density of 9.7 per square mile (3.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.72% White, 0.48% Black or African American, 0.12% Asian, 0.72% from other races, and 0.96% from two or more races. 3.12% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 299 households, out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.6% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.4% were non-families. 13.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $57,778, and the median income for a family was $60,139. Males had a median income of $36,985 versus $25,139 for females. The per capita income for the town was $25,950. About 1.3% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.8% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Henry Peleg Burdick, Wisconsin legislator
 * Charles F. Crosby, Minnesota and Wisconsin legislator
 * Henry William Stokes, Wisconsin legislator

title: Waterloo, Jefferson County, Wisconsin


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Waterloo, Wisconsin

Waterloo is a city in Jefferson County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the census of 2022, the population was 3,628. The name Waterloo was suggested by Mr. Wilt, a Frenchman living here, who was one of Napoleon's soldiers, at the battle of Waterloo. Waterloo is located in the Watertown-Fort Atkinson micropolitan area which is a sub-market of the larger Milwaukee-Racine-Waukesha CSA.

Geography
Waterloo is located at 43.18361°N, -88.98972°W, (43.18366, -88.989965) at the intersection of Wisconsin Highway 89 and Wisconsin Highway 19 in northwestern Jefferson County.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.91 sqmi, of which, 3.83 sqmi is land and 0.08 sqmi is water.

Demographics
As of 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $50,221, and the median income for a family was $56,446. The per capita income for the city was $23,011. About 5.0% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,333 people, 1,331 households, and 867 families residing in the city. The population density was 854.6 people per square mile (330/km2). There were 1,409 housing units at an average density of 361.3 per square mile (139.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 89.20% White, 0.80% Black or African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.80% Asian, 9.40% from other races, and 1.20% from two or more races. 12.80% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,331 households, of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.9% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 100 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.7 males.

Economy
The city is the headquarters for Trek Bicycle Corporation and Van Holten Pickles. Waterloo was formerly the headquarters of Perry Printing, later Perry-Judd.

Media
Waterloo is the home of its own weekly newspaper named The Courier. Waterloo is a part of the Milwaukee television market with Madison based stations also available over the air and on cable. Waterloo is served by radio stations from the Milwaukee, Madison and Janesville markets.

Annual events

 * Wiener and Kraut Day
 * Fireman's Park 4 July
 * Christmas Holiday Parade

Notable people

 * Arnie F. Betts, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Tom Hamilton, broadcaster of the Cleveland Guardians
 * Daniel L. Hannifin, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Everis A. Hayes, congressman from California

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Necedah, Wisconsin

Necedah is a village in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 916 at the 2020 census. The village is located within the Town of Necedah.

Geography
Necedah is located at 44.02167°N, -90.07°W (44.0262, −90.0737).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 3.10 sqmi, of which 2.79 sqmi is land and 0.31 sqmi is water.

Airport
Necedah Airport (KDAF), serves the city and surrounding communities.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 916 people, 376 households, and 223 families living in the village. The population density was 328.3 PD/sqmi. There were 469 housing units at an average density of 168.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.6% White, 0.7% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.8% of the population.

There were 376 households, of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.8% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.7% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.11.

The median age in the village was 38.8 years. 27.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 16% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 888 people, 359 households, and 236 families living in the village. The population density was 333.3 people per square mile (128.9/km2). There were 414 housing units at an average density of 155.4 per square mile (60.1/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.20% White, 0.23% Black or African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.45% from other races, and 0.56% from two or more races. 0.68% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 359 households, out of which 37.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.0% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 30.5% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $32,135, and the median income for a family was $37,788. Males had a median income of $34,417 versus $20,673 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,766. About 9.8% of families and 13.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.1% of those under age 18 and 15.6% of those age 65 or over.

Attractions
The Necedah Shrine, Necedah National Wildlife Refuge, and the Petenwell Rock are located nearby.

Notable people

 * Joseph W. Babcock, U.S. Representative.
 * Harold G. Bradbury, U.S. Coast Guard admiral
 * John T. Kingston, Wisconsin State Senator and Representative.
 * John Kingston, Jr., Wisconsin State Senator
 * Eliphalet S. Miner, Wisconsin State Representative and Senator
 * Frank M. Reed, Wisconsin State Representative
 * E. D. Rogers, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Jim Sauter, Jay Sauter, Johnny Sauter, Tim Sauter, and Travis Sauter, NASCAR drivers
 * W. Peter Wheelihan, Wisconsin State Representative

title: Necedah, Wisconsin


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Necedah (town), Wisconsin

The Town of Necedah is a town in Juneau County, United States. The population was 2,156 at the 2000 census. The Village of Necedah is located within the town. The unincorporated communities of Cloverdale and Sprague are also located in the town.

History
The name "Necedah" comes from the Ho Chunk peoples who inhabited the area before the arrival of European settlers and means "Land of the Yellow Waters", a reference to the Yellow River.

Necedah Shrine
In its issue of September 11, 1950 Life magazine reported a gathering of 80,000 on the preceding August 15 at a farm near the town where a Mrs. Van Hoof had reported seeing a vision of the Virgin Mary.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 82.9 square miles (214.6 km2). 78.3 square miles (202.8 km2) is land and 4.6 square miles (11.8 km2) (5.5%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,156 people, 776 households, and 584 families residing in the town. The population density was 27.5 inhabitants per square mile (10.6/km2). There were 1,190 housing units at an average density of 15.2 per square mile (5.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.63% White, 0.28% Black or African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.56% from other races, and 0.97% from two or more races. 1.21% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 776 households, out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.9% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.7% were non-families. 21.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.7% under the age of 18, 6% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $34,281, and the median income for a family was $39,135. Males had a median income of $29,655 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,013. About 9.7% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.5% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.

Infrastructure
Mile Bluff Medical Center hospital in Mauston serves the town.

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Wonewoc (town), Wisconsin

Wonewoc is a town in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 783 at the 2000 census. The Village of Wonewoc and the village of Union Center are located within the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 35.5 square miles (92.0 km2), of which, 35.5 square miles (92.0 km2) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2) of it (0.06%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 783 people, 288 households, and 228 families residing in the town. The population density was 22.0 people per square mile (8.5/km2). There were 318 housing units at an average density of 9.0 per square mile (3.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.74% White, 0.13% Native American, and 0.13% from two or more races. 0.26% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 288 households, out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.1% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.5% were non-families. 14.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $37,875, and the median income for a family was $47,500. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $24,063 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,666. About 2.2% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.6% of those under age 18 and 10.4% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Job Grant, farmer and Wisconsin State Representative
 * David Rhodes, author

title: Wonewoc (town), Wisconsin


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Wonewoc, Wisconsin

Wonewoc is a village along the Baraboo River in Juneau County, Wisconsin. The population was 816 at the time of the 2010 census.

History
The name “Wonewoc” is of Indigenous American origin, probably meaning "howling hills". However, at the time of colonization, the site and subsequent town were known to the native Hoocąk (Winnebago) people as Wonį́wąk, which derives ultimately from an infinitive meaning, "to be wicked, bad." However, Josephine White Eagle says that wōnį́wąk means more precisely, "you (sg.) are naughty, foolish, not thinking." Apparently, a settler asked a native resident, "What do you call this place?" and the man replied, "You're a knucklehead."

George and Lucinda Willard first settled the area in 1851. The town was incorporated as a village in 1878, and once the railroad was built village growth exploded. The population of the town was largely settled by Yankee colonists from New England, according to the 1860 census.

When the railroad era ended Wonewoc’s growth halted. Wonewoc is now a quiet, scenic town known for its beauty and close-knit community.

Geography
Wonewoc is located in the southernmost part of Juneau County, in an unglaciated region of Wisconsin. The resulting landscape is filled with jagged bluffs, with the scenic Baraboo River flowing next to the town.

The Wonewoc Formation was first described here and named for the village.

Wonewoc is located at 43°40' North, 90°14' West (43.654, -90.223).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.11 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 816 people, 359 households, and 215 families residing in the village. The population density was 735.1 PD/sqmi. There were 406 housing units at an average density of 365.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.9% White, 0.5% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 359 households, of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.5% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.1% were non-families. 34.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.84.

The median age in the village was 40.8 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.2% were from 25 to 44; 26.1% were from 45 to 64; and 19.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 46.3% male and 53.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 834 people, 369 households, and 225 families residing in the village. The population density was 803.3 inhabitants per square mile (309.6/km2). There were 392 housing units at an average density of 377.6 per square mile (145.5/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.92% White, 0.00% Black or African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.36% from two or more races. 0.36% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 369 households, out of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.7% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.0% were non-families. 35.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 23.4% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 22.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $28,393, and the median income for a family was $36,667. Males had a median income of $28,611 versus $20,125 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,957. 9.6% of the population and 3.9% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 12.2% of those under the age of 18 and 13.1% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Government
The village government is made up of a president and board of trustees. The president is Lee Kucher, and the board of trustees include Rick Field, Nick Baldwin, Kevin Jennings, Sherry Roehling, Amy Miller, and Scott Jennings. The chief of police is Julie Ott.

Religion
The Wonewoc Spiritualist Camp is in Wonewoc. Within the village are three churches: United Methodist Church, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and St. Jerome’s Catholic Church.

Tourism and recreation
Wonewoc is the midpoint of the 400 Trail, one of the area's many trails used by bikers, hikers, horse riders and snowmobile enthusiasts. The Baraboo River is used for canoeing and kayaking, as are the nearby lakes, Dutch Hollow and Lake Redstone, which also offer fishing, swimming, and other water sports. Wonewoc has a public pool, camping, and parks.

Notable people

 * Belle Case La Follette, activist and wife of Robert M. La Follette, Sr.
 * Job Grant pioneer, farmer, and legislator
 * Clinton G. Price, lawyer and politician
 * Elmore Y. Sarles, 9th governor of governor of North Dakota
 * Robert Schulz, jazz and Dixieland cornetist

title: Wonewoc, Wisconsin


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Casco, Wisconsin

Casco is a village in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 583 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Green Bay Metropolitan Statistical Area. The village is located within the Town of Casco. Casco is named after Casco Bay on the coast of Maine, the previous home of Edward Decker, an early logger in Kewaunee County.

Geography
Casco is located at 44.55417°N, -87.62056°W (44.554174, -87.620741).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.69 sqmi, of which, 0.68 sqmi of it is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 583 people, 230 households, and 155 families living in the village. The population density was 857.4 PD/sqmi. There were 247 housing units at an average density of 363.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 91.1% White, 1.0% African American, 2.4% Native American, 3.8% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.5% of the population.

There were 230 households, of which 37.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.5% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.6% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.15.

The median age in the village was 35.6 years. 29.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.7% were from 25 to 44; 21.6% were from 45 to 64; and 16.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 572 people, 227 households, and 162 families living in the village. The population density was 1,022.1 pd/sqmi. There were 236 housing units at an average density of 421.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.55% White, 0.70% Native American, 0.87% from other races, and 0.87% from two or more races. 0.87% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 227 households, out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.4% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.2% were non-families. 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $44,583, and the median income for a family was $50,000. Males had a median income of $36,029 versus $24,444 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,168. About 2.8% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.9% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over.

title: Casco, Wisconsin


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Casco (town), Wisconsin

Casco is a town in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin, United States. During the 2010 census of the town, the population recorded was at 1,165. The village of Casco, a separate municipality, is in the northwest part of the town, and the unincorporated communities of Clyde, Ryans Corner, Slovan, and Rio Creek are located in the town as well.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 92.2 sqkm; the area is predominantly full of land.

Demographics
As of the census conducted in 2000, there were 1,153 people, 385 households, and 329 families residing in the town. The population density was 32.3 people per square mile (12.5/km2). There were 404 housing units at an average density of 11.3 per square mile (4.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.27% White, 0.26% Native American, 0.09% Asian, and 1.39% from two or more races. 1.04% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 385 households, out of which 37.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.5% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.5% were non-families. 12.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $46,250, and the median income for a family was $48,036. Males had a median income of $35,323 versus $23,977 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,605. About 4.4% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.4% of those under age 18 and 11.6% of those age 65 or over.

title: Casco (town), Wisconsin


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Luxemburg (town), Wisconsin

Luxemburg is a town in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,469 at the 2010 census. The village of Luxemburg, a separate municipality, is surrounded by the town. The unincorporated communities of Walhain and Casco Junction are in the town, and Neuern, Frog Station, and Tonet are partially in the town.

Geography
Luxemburg is on the western side of Kewaunee County, bordered to the west by Brown County. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 88.1 sqkm, all of it land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,402 people, 445 households, and 383 families residing in the town. The population density was 41.0 people per square mile (15.8/km2). There were 459 housing units at an average density of 13.4 per square mile (5.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.86% White, 0.14% Black or African American, 0.07% Asian, 0.50% from other races, and 0.43% from two or more races. 0.64% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 445 households, out of which 45.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.3% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.9% were non-families. 11.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.15 and the average family size was 3.41.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 31.4% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 8.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $54,875, and the median income for a family was $56,167. Males had a median income of $35,486 versus $23,348 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,322. About 0.5% of families and 0.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.2% of those under age 18 and 2.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The town is home to the Luxemburg-Casco Primary, Intermediate, and High Schools.

title: Luxemburg (town), Wisconsin


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Luxemburg, Wisconsin

Luxemburg is a village in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,515 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Green Bay Metropolitan Statistical Area. The village is located within the town of Luxemburg.

Geography
Luxemburg is located at 44.53833°N, -87.70472°W (44.538378, -87.704962).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.27 sqmi, all of it land.

Due to a clerical error, Luxemburg experienced a name swap with Belgium, Wisconsin. Both communities retained their accidental name.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,515 people, 973 households, and 672 families living in the village. The population density was 1107.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,008 housing units at an average density of 444.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.9% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.

There were 973 households, of which 41.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.9% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.13.

The median age in the village was 34.7 years. 29.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.1% were from 25 to 44; 21% were from 45 to 64; and 13.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,935 people, 719 households, and 524 families living in the village. The population density was 935.7 people per square mile (360.9/km2). There were 754 housing units at an average density of 364.6 per square mile (140.6/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.86% White, 0.10% Black or African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.26% from other races, and 0.41% from two or more races. 0.47% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 719 households, out of which 39.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.1% were non-families. 22.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 32.8% from 25 to 44, 16.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $45,000, and the median income for a family was $50,795. Males had a median income of $32,813 versus $23,897 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,856. About 2.6% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.8% of those under age 18 and 17.2% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Joseph Filz, Wisconsin State Representative and postmaster of Luxemburg
 * Bernard Hahn, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Terry Jorgensen, former Major League Baseball player
 * Benji LaCrosse, 2006 IMCA Modified national racing champion
 * Joseph M. Mleziva, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Steve Okoniewski, former National Football League player
 * Lary J. Swoboda, Wisconsin State Representative

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Bangor (town), Wisconsin

Bangor is a town in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the La Crosse, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 570 at the 2010 census. The Village of Bangor is located partially within the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 35.0 square miles (90.7 km2), all of it land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 583 people, 216 households, and 165 families residing in the town. The population density was 16.6 people per square mile (6.4/km2). There were 227 housing units at an average density of 6.5 per square mile (2.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.14% White, 0.17% Native American, and 0.69% from two or more races. 0.69% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 216 households, out of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.1% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.6% were non-families. 17.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $44,219, and the median income for a family was $47,500. Males had a median income of $31,750 versus $20,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,800. About 3.8% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 16.9% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Otto Bosshard, lawyer and Wisconsin legislator, was born in the town

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Bangor, Wisconsin

Bangor is a village in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States, along the La Crosse River. It is part of the La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,437 as of the 2020 Census. The village is located partially within the Town of Bangor.

History
The community was named after Bangor, Wales, because many of the early settlers were natives of Wales.

Geography
Bangor is located at 43.89139°N, -90.99°W (43.891394, -90.990167).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.23 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,459 people, 571 households, and 392 families residing in the village. The population density was 1186.2 PD/sqmi. There were 597 housing units at an average density of 485.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.7% White, 0.5% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 571 households, of which 39.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.3% were non-families. 26.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.11.

The median age in the village was 35.6 years. 29.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29% were from 25 to 44; 21.9% were from 45 to 64; and 13.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,400 people, 524 households, and 390 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,315.4 people per square mile (509.9/km2). There were 546 housing units at an average density of 513.0 per square mile (198.9/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.21% White, 0.29% Black or African American, 0.79% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.07% from other races, and 0.36% from two or more races. 0.64% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 524 households, out of which 38.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.9% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.8% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $42,102, and the median income for a family was $46,058. Males had a median income of $30,787 versus $20,707 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,648. About 4.7% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.4% of those under age 18 and 11.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education
St. Paul's Lutheran School is a 4K-8 grade school of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod in Bangor.

Notable residents

 * E. J. Kneen, legislator
 * Eugene A. Toepel, legislator and jurist
 * Lester Trimble, composer (1923–1986)

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Onalaska (town), Wisconsin

Onalaska is a town in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 5,623 at the 2010 census. The City of Onalaska borders the town, as does the village of Holmen. The CDP of Brice Prairie is located in the western part of the Town of Onalaska. The unincorporated community of Midway is also located in the town. Onalaska (town), Wisconsin is part of the La Crosse, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
In June 2013 the Onalaska Town Board voted to incorporate as a village and to name the new village Midway. The unincorporated community of Midway, Wisconsin is located in the town and the town hall is located there. The proposed village is seeking to prevent the village of Holmen and city of Onalaska from taking any more property from within its boundaries. Holmen is expected to object to the incorporation.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 44.9 square miles (116.3 km2), of which, 37 square miles (95.8 km2) is land and 7.9 square miles (20.5 km2) (17.59%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,210 people, 1,777 households, and 1,503 families residing in the town. The population density was 140.8 people per square mile (54.4/km2). There were 1,834 housing units at an average density of 49.6 per square mile (19.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.02% White, 0.23% Black or African American, 0.61% Native American, 1.29% Asian, 0.12% from other races, and 0.73% from two or more races. 0.6% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are about 1,777 households, out of which 43.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.7% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.4% were non-families. 11.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 30% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 5.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $54,075, and the median income for a family was $57,268. Males had a median income of $37,310 versus $24,236 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,887. About 2.7% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.

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Onalaska, Wisconsin

Onalaska is a city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 18,803 at the 2020 census. It borders the larger La Crosse, Wisconsin, and is a part of the La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN Metropolitan Area.

Onalaska is built on a slightly elevated ridge above the Black River. Natural areas include both river bottom land and high, heavily wooded, scenic bluffs. A man-made reservoir at the city's western edge is known as Lake Onalaska. Onalaska is known as "The Sunfish Capital of the World."

History
The original village (now city) was platted by Thomas G. Rowe (New York) and John C. Laird (Pennsylvania) in 1851. In its early days, lumbering and related industries served as a basis for its economy.

The name for the city comes from the poem "The Pleasures of Hope", by the Scottish poet Thomas Campbell. The original spelling of the name in Campbell's poem was "Oonalaska" (an Aleutian island and fishing village).

Other places named Onalaska are in Arkansas (now defunct), Texas, and Washington; they are historically linked to one another through the lumber industry. In Alaska, the modern day city of Unalaska and Unalaska Island are linked to the Onalaskas through Thomas Campbell's poem. Unalaska is the original Oonalaska or Onalaska or "Ounalashka" (Russian spelling) immortalized by Campbell.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.97 sqmi, of which 10.38 sqmi is land and 0.60 sqmi is water.

Onalaska lies immediately north of La Crosse, on the Black River. It is the second-largest city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

Named streams within the current corporate limits of the city include the Black River, the La Crosse River and Sand Lake Coulee Creek. In the 1930s, the construction of Lake Onalaska resulted in the flooding and eventual disappearance of a shallow, natural body of water, Rice Lake, and several smaller ponds in the Black River bottoms area.

Brice Prairie is an urban reserve area within the City of Onalaska, located below the ridge on which most of the city is situated. It lies to the northwest of the city's current northern border and is directly on Lake Onalaska.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, the population was 18,803. The population density was 1,811.8 PD/sqmi. There were 8,241 housing units at an average density of 794.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 84.6% White, 8.0% Asian, 1.1% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.9% from other races, and 4.9% from two or more races. Ethnically, the population was 2.6% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

2013 income statistics
According to 2009–2013 ACS estimates, the median household income was $55,982 and the median family income was $74,182. Males had a median income of $47,745 versus $35,292 for females. The per capita income for the city was $31,491. About 3.4% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.1% of those under age 18 and 11.1% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 17,736 people, 7,331 households, and 4,792 families living in the city. The population density was 1750.8 PD/sqmi. There were 7,608 housing units at an average density of 751.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.7% White, 1.1% African American, 0.3% Native American, 5.7% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 7,331 households, of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.6% were non-families. 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the city was 38.5 years. 24.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.9% were from 25 to 44; 26.5% were from 45 to 64; and 15.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 14,839 people, 5,893 households, and 4,036 families living in the city. The population density was 1,631.6 people per square mile (630.3/km2). There were 6,070 housing units at an average density of 667.4 per square mile (257.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.17% White, 0.63% Black or African American, 0.20% Native American, 2.80% Asian, 0.25% from other races, and 0.95% from two or more races. 0.95% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 5,893 households, out of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 24.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $47,800, and the median income for a family was $57,264. Males had a median income of $41,335 versus $25,316 for females. The per capita income for the city was $24,066. About 4.5% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.7% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Onalaska is served by two school districts, Onalaska and Holmen. Onalaska School District schools include Onalaska High School, Onalaska Middle School, Eagle Bluff Elementary School, Northern Hills Elementary School and Irving Pertzsch Elementary School.

Parochial schools in the city include Luther High School, a Lutheran high school of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, St. Patrick Elementary School, part of La Crosse Aquinas Catholic Schools, and St. Pauls Lutheran School, serving grades Pre-K through 8.

Media

 * Onalaska's newspaper is the Onalaska/Holmen Courier-Life.
 * Onalaska's tourism Instagram is @discoveronalaska

Economy
Onalaska Omni Center is Onalaska's convention center and indoor arena. It is the second largest convention center in southwest Wisconsin, after the La Crosse Center.

Transportation
Onalaska is served by the La Crosse Municipal Transit Utility, which provides public transit on three routes in Onalaska. Until 1963, Onalaska had a train station which served the Dakota 400. La Crosse Regional Airport is nearby.

Gallery of Historic Places
Buildings, sites, structures, districts, and objects in Onalaska listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Notable people

 * Biddy Dolan, MLB player
 * Tim Gullikson, tennis player
 * Carlie Hanson, singer-songwriter
 * Theresa Knutson, ice hockey player
 * Ken Kratz (born c. 1960), lawyer, former district attorney of Calumet County, Wisconsin; law license was suspended for four months after sexting scandal
 * Sandra Lee, television chef
 * Misty Lown, dance teacher, studio owner and author
 * Shane Mauss, stand-up comedian
 * Tom Newberry, football player
 * Frank Pooler (Wisconsin politician), Wisconsin businessman, state legislator, mayor of Onalaska
 * Frank Pooler, choral director and songwriter ("Merry Christmas Darling")
 * Mark Proksch, actor and comedian
 * Clayton Rand, journalist and writer
 * Harry W. Schilling, farmer, Wisconsin state legislator
 * William H. Stevenson, U.S. Representative
 * Matt Thomas, professional basketball player
 * Leila Usher, artist

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Argyle (town), Wisconsin

Argyle is a town in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 436 at the 2010 census, down from 479 at the 2000 census. The village of Argyle is located within the town.

Geography
The town is in northeastern Lafayette County, with its eastern border following the Green County line. The village of Argyle is in the southeast part of the town.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 92.2 sqkm, of which 0.1 sqkm, or 0.15%, are water. The East Branch Pecatonica River flows north-to-south through the eastern part of the town, passing the through the village of Argyle. The Yellowstone River joins the East Branch from the west, north of Argyle village. The East Branch feeds the Pecatonica River, which flows southeast to the Rock River in Illinois.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 479 people, 178 households, and 145 families residing in the town. The population density was 13.5 people per square mile (5.2/km2). There were 210 housing units at an average density of 5.9 per square mile (2.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 96.66% White, 0.21% Black or African American, 1.25% Native American, 0.21% Pacific Islander, 0.21% from other races, and 1.46% from two or more races. 1.67% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 178 households, out of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.5% were married couples living together, 3.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.0% were non-families. 14.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 118.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $39,519, and the median income for a family was $40,500. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,609. About 9.0% of families and 12.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.6% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over.

title: Argyle (town), Wisconsin


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Argyle, Wisconsin

Argyle is a village in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 857 at the 2010 census, up from 823 at the 2000 census. The village is located within the Town of Argyle.

History
The village began at a convenient ford for crossing the East Branch Pecatonica River. The first settler named it after the Duke of Argyll who had sponsored his coming to the United States. That came after an application for a post office under the name of Hazel Green was denied on the grounds that there already was a Hazel Green in Wisconsin. The village's original settlers were predominantly from New England, Norway and Ireland, which is reflected in the village's three oldest churches, Argyle Methodist Church (UMC), Argyle Lutheran Church (ELCA), and St. Joseph's Catholic Church.

Geography
Argyle is located at 42.70183°N, -89.86641°W (42.701827, -89.866408).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.62 sqmi, all of it land. The East Branch Pecatonica River flows through this area.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 857 people, 366 households, and 223 families residing in the village. The population density was 1382.3 PD/sqmi. There were 393 housing units at an average density of 633.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.1% White, 0.1% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.1% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 366 households, of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.1% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the village was 39.6 years. 24.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.6% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 17.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.8% male and 48.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 823 people, 343 households, and 214 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,361.0 people per square mile (529.6/km2). There were 365 housing units at an average density of 603.6 per square mile (234.9/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 99.88% White and 0.12% Black or African American. 0.73% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 343 households, out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.6% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $36,103, and the median income for a family was $44,063. Males had a median income of $28,029 versus $22,434 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,974. About 6.7% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.5% of those under age 18 and 10.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The elementary school, middle school, and high school in Argyle are in one building located in the northwest part of the village. Enrollment in the elementary school is about 120 students, with about 180 students in the middle and high school.

Historic landmarks
The Star Theatre in Argyle is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Notable people

 * Byron Andrews (1852-1910), journalist for Chicago Inter-Ocean newspaper, part owner of National Tribune Publishing Co. in Washington, D.C., Private corresponding secretary to U.S. Pres. Ulysses S. Grant during Industrial Excursions to Mexico and Cuba
 * Robert La Follette, Sr. (1855-1925), 20th Governor of Wisconsin, United States Senator, and candidate for President of the United States (Progressive Party) lived in Argyle.
 * Margaret R. Fox (1916-2006), American electronics engineer and computer scientist
 * James U. Goodman (1872-1953), Wisconsin State Representative, lived in Argyle.
 * Charles Irwin Lambert (1877-1954), physicist and educator at Columbia University, was born in Argyle.
 * Martin O. Monson (1885-1969), Wisconsin State Representative, was born in Argyle.
 * S. Dell Penniston (1870-1961), Wisconsin State Representative, was born in Argyle.

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Belmont (town), Wisconsin

Belmont is a town in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 767 at the 2010 census, up from 676 at the 2000 census. The village of Belmont is located in the southeastern part of the town. The unincorporated community of Leslie close to the center of the town.

Geography
Belmont occupies the northwest corner of Lafayette County and is bordered to the north by Iowa County and to the west by Grant County. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 106.3 sqkm, of which 0.3 sqkm, or 0.25%, are water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 676 people, 249 households, and 186 families residing in the town. The population density was 16.4 people per square mile (6.3/km$2$). There were 283 housing units at an average density of 6.9 per square mile (2.6/km$2$). The racial makeup of the town was 98.52% White, 0.15% Native American, 0.44% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. 1.18% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 249 households, out of which 39.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.0% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.9% were non-families. 19.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.9% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $39,196, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $21,339 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,879. About 4.2% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.5% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

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Belmont, Wisconsin

Belmont is a village in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 989 at the 2020 census. It was the original capital of the Wisconsin Territory during the first legislative assembly in 1836.

History
Founded in 1835 by land speculator John Atchison, Belmont was the original capital of the Wisconsin Territory, and the original territorial capitol building is preserved several miles northwest of the village at First Capitol Historic Site. The village is adjacent to the Town of Belmont. The name Belmont comes from the French for “beautiful mountain”, referencing three hills within the village.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.88 sqmi, all of it land. Belmont Mound State Park is located northwest of the village.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 986 people, 439 households, and 279 families living in the village. The population density was 1120.5 PD/sqmi. There were 454 housing units at an average density of 515.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.8% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 439 households, of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.4% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age in the village was 39.8 years. 23.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.1% were from 25 to 44; 26.7% were from 45 to 64; and 18% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 871 people, 377 households, and 245 families living in the village. The population density was 1,511.6 people per square mile (579.8/km2). There were 401 housing units at an average density of 695.9 per square mile (266.9/km2). The racial composition of the village was 99.66% White, 0.11% Black or African American, 0.11% Native American, and 0.11% from two or more races. 0.11% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 377 households, of which 24.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.0% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were composed of individuals, and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 23.8% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $34,853, and the median income for a family was $49,688. Males had a median income of $28,646 versus $22,159 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,763. About 1.7% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.5% of those younger than age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Belmont High School is the local high school.

Transportation
For many years, U.S. Highway 151 was routed through Belmont. The highway was expanded to four lanes in 2004, with the new highway being routed to the north of the village.

Notable people

 * James Clarke, third Governor of Iowa Territory
 * James Dolan, lawyer and politician
 * Charles Dunn, jurist and lawyer
 * Nathan Olmsted, lawyer and politician
 * Ninian E. Whiteside, first speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly

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Benton (town), Wisconsin

Benton is a town in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 504 at the 2010 census, up from 469 at the 2000 census. The village of Benton is located within the town. The unincorporated communities of Jenkinsville and Strawbridge are also located in the town.

Geography
The town occupies the southwest corner of Lafayette County. Its southern border is the Illinois state line, and its western border is the Grant County line. The village of Benton is just east of the center of town. The city of Cuba City, primarily in Grant County, borders the town along the northern part of its western border, and the village of Hazel Green borders the town to the southwest.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 72.5 sqkm, all of it recorded as land. The town is drained by the Galena River, which flows just to the east but occasionally curves into the town. The Galena is a south-flowing tributary of the Mississippi River.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 469 people, 159 households, and 131 families residing in the town. The population density was 16.7 people per square mile (6.5/km2). There were 166 housing units at an average density of 5.9 per square mile (2.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.57% White, and 0.43% from two or more races.

There were 159 households, out of which 39.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.8% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.6% were non-families. 15.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.28.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.4% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 115.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $38,077, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $30,179 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,621. About 11.0% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.0% of those under age 18 and 16.7% of those age 65 or over.

History
Before the town of Benton was settled, Indians of the Pottawatomie and Winnebago tribes would pass through its modern boundaries. American Indians were also the first to discover the rich lead deposits located in the area, which is part of the Driftless Area, in what is now southwestern Wisconsin. As Europeans moved through the region, the American Indians of the area introduced them to the rich mineral deposits that would later draw them to the region en masse.

Though Europeans passed through and visited the region, threats from the Indians kept the area from being permanently settled until Andrew Murphy, along with his wife Catherine, five sons, a French voyageur named Francois and a servant named Peggy, established a homestead in the area that is now the town of Benton in 1827. Though no one settled for several years after the Murphy party, the relative safety after the conclusion of the Black Hawk War and the prosperity promised by the rich lead deposits brought large numbers of settlers.

Benton continued to grow and prosper, as the need for lead during the Civil War helped Benton recover from the Panic of 1857. Agriculture, too, fueled Benton's economy, and by the end of the 19th century Benton was home to three churches, four general stores, and many businesses.

Benton has long since moved from the extractive economy of mining to one based in agriculture and modern business.

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Benton, Wisconsin

Benton is a village in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 973 at the 2010 census. The village is located within the Town of Benton.

History
Benton was named for Thomas Hart Benton, a U.S. senator from Missouri. Up until that point, the community was known as Swindler's Ridge.

The pioneer priest Father Samuel Mazzuchelli founded the village's Catholic parish, Saint Patrick's Church. Father Mazzuchelli is buried in Saint Patrick's cemetery. He was declared Venerable by Pope John Paul II in 1993, and the case for his Sainthood is still pending.

Geography
Benton is located at 42.57083°N, -90.38417°W (42.570836, -90.38437).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.84 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 973 people, 398 households, and 264 families residing in the village. The population density was 1158.3 PD/sqmi. There were 426 housing units at an average density of 507.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.5% White, 0.1% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.

There were 398 households, of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.8% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.7% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the village was 39.6 years. 25.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.7% were from 25 to 44; 29.6% were from 45 to 64; and 14.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 976 people, 393 households, and 260 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,170.2 people per square mile (454.0/km2). There were 417 housing units at an average density of 500.0 per square mile (194.0/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.36% White, 0.10% Black or African American, 0.10% Native American, 1.23% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, and 0.10% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 393 households, out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.6% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $30,313, and the median income for a family was $41,518. Males had a median income of $28,882 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,702. About 4.5% of families and 7.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.1% of those under age 18 and 12.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Benton School District operates public schools.

Notable people

 * Walter B. Calvert - Wisconsin State Representative
 * Charlie Emery - game designer
 * Jacob Fawcett - Chief Justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court
 * Thomas K. Gibson - Wisconsin State Senator
 * Samuel Mazzuchelli O.P. (1806–1864) a pioneer Italian Catholic missionary priest
 * Dennis Murphy - Wisconsin State Senator

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Darlington (town), Wisconsin

Darlington is a town in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 875 at the 2010 census, up from 757 at the 2000 census. The city of Darlington, the Lafayette county seat, is located within the town. The unincorporated settlement of Red Rock is in the east part of the town.

Geography
Darlington occupies the geographic center of Lafayette County and the town was originally named "Center". The city of Darlington is in the north-central part of the town. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 118.9 sqkm, all of it recorded as land. Darlington is drained by the Pecatonica River, which flows through the northern and eastern parts of the town.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 757 people, 266 households, and 196 families residing in the town. The population density was 16.4 people per square mile (6.3/km2). There were 276 housing units at an average density of 6 per square mile (2.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.74% White and 0.26% Native American. 0% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 266 households, out of which 37.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.8% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.3% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.8 and the average family size was 3.31.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 30.1% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 104 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $38,750, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $32,321 versus $22,167 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,614. About 5.4% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.3% of those under age 18 and 12.4% of those age 65 or over.

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Darlington, Wisconsin

Darlington is a city in and the county seat of Lafayette County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 2,462 at the 2020 census. The city is surrounded by the Town of Darlington.

History
The first residence within the city limits of Darlington was a log house owned by Jamison Hamilton in 1836. He laid out the village of Avon, or Centre, in 1847. Darlington was first organized in 1849, but was known for a long time as the town of Centre. The first town meeting was held on April 3, 1849, with 82 votes being cast.

The first store was built in 1848. Two more were started in 1851, a millinery shop run by Miss Graham and a store run by Mr. Driver. The first hardware store was opened in 1852 by the Willett Brothers, and the first drug store was opened by J. Collins and Dr. Blair, who was the first resident physician in the city. The first school was opened in the winter of 1850, with 15 students. The first religious services were held some time in 1851 in the barn of Jamison Hamilton. The Mineral Point Railroad reached the town in the fall of 1856, and the citizens were very pleased that their dream of expanding their "village" was finally coming true.

In 1857, the county seat was moved from Shullsburg to Darlington, and the courthouse was built using county funds (Other reports assert this county court house is the only one in Wisconsin, paid for with a charitable gift. The donor has been described as a successful mineral miner in the county.). The courthouse was also moved to Darlington in 1861, and in 1869 the town of Centre became known as Darlington. The name was changed because Joshua Darling purchased the land in 1850 with the help of J.M. Keep and J.B. Lynde. The survey of the original streets and blocks of the community took place in June 1850 by Josiah Richardson and H. H. Gray, assisted by an Indian named January.

The streets of the town were named after the wives of the planners and prominent men of the town, such as Minerva, Mary, Harriet, Lucy, Louisa, and Cornelia. "Minerva was the wife of James G. Knight, the first president of the village, and Mary was the wife of Josepheus Driver, one of the first businessmen of Darlington. Harriet was the wife of Hamilton Gray, and Lucy was the wife of William K. Jackman. Louisa was the wife of Isaah Stockwell, and Cornelia was the wife of James M. Keep, one of the original founders of the community." He also aided Joshua Darling in the purchase of the land.

The Ringling Brothers Circus and Darlington
Alfred T. Ringling established himself in Darlington, Wisconsin at the age of 20, working as a harness maker in his own shop. He gave little shows for the students in schools and citizens of Darlington and the surrounding towns, with an act that included having four strong farmers lift up a plow, with Alfred lying beneath it. They positioned the plow so Alfred could balance it on his chin. It was a major crowd pleaser.

The Parson Brothers, Joe and Alfred E. "Butch" Parson, from Darlington were also interested in the circus. Joe Parson, the older of the two, worked in a lumber camp in the winter months in the 1870s. It was said that he bought a bison that he saw grazing in a field one spring when he was returning from the lumber camp. He made a deal with the farmer that owned it, and Joe gave the farmer his horse in exchange for the bison. Joe started showing his bison at carnivals and festivals, and he purchased a few more animals to form a show he called "The Great Palace Show". Alfred Ringling, or Al, worked in the Parson Brother's show as a ropewalker in 1881 and most likely 1882. He also worked in Parson's "Great Grecian Show" in 1883.

When the Ringling Brothers (Alfred T., John, Charles, and Otto) were planning their own circus, they invited the Parson Brothers to join them in 1884. The Ringlings had their own band, with Al playing the bass drum, John the cornet, and Charles and Otto the trombone and tuba. John was the leader of their band. The Parsons joined the Ringlings in 1887. Joe Parson did horseback-riding stunts and also performed on the high wire. Butch Parson ran the concession wagon, selling items such as pink lemonade, peanuts, popcorn, Cracker Jacks, cigars, and paper fans. Butch managed the stand and paid a monthly sum to the Ringlings, hired his own help. The Ringlings stored and took care of his concession wagon for him.

Both sets of brothers worked well with each other for a time until the Ringling Brothers felt that the Parson Brothers were making more than them with the concession wagon. In 1906, the Parsons cleared around $30,000, for a 44% profit. The Ringlings wanted to run the concessions by themselves so they could clear more of a profit. Through a series of letters, Otto Ringling tried to sever the ties to the Parsons in December 1907. At first, the letters were formal, requesting that the Parsons allow the Ringlings to run the stand. By November 1908, Otto Ringling wrote to Butch Parson completely ending the relationship between the two families. In the letter, he said that the Ringlings could no longer store the concession wagon because of lack of space. Although their relationship with the Ringlings ended, the Parsons had become very wealthy from the concession wagon.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.34 sqmi, all of it land.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Darlington has a warm-summer humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Darlington was 107 F on July 13–14, 1936, while the coldest temperature recorded was -41 F on January 30, 1951.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, the population was 2,462. The population density was 1,494.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,066 housing units at an average density of 647.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 75.1% White, 0.5% Asian, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Black or African American, 15.6% from other races, and 7.9% from two or more races. Ethnically, the population was 23.7% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,451 people, 994 households, and 623 families residing in the city. The population density was 1829.1 PD/sqmi. There were 1,082 housing units at an average density of 807.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 89.5% White, 0.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 8.5% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.1% of the population.

There were 994 households, of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.3% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.92.

The median age in the city was 38.7 years. 23.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 24.4% were from 45 to 64; and 18.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,418 people, 985 households, and 639 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,852.8 people per square mile (712.7/km2). There were 1,052 housing units at an average density of 806.1 per square mile (310.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.13% White, 0.04% Black or African American, 0.04% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.17% Pacific Islander, 0.25% from other races, and 0.29% from two or more races. 1.12% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 985 households, out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.1% were non-families. 32.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.8% 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 2.96.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.4% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,539, and the median income for a family was $44,048. Males had a median income of $30,238 versus $22,033 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,403. About 5.9% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.8% of those under age 18 and 10.5% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
As a rural county seat, Darlington's economy is dominated by local government and farm service and food manufacturing related to the Wisconsin dairy industry. Major employers in the city include Lafayette County government, a Sigma Alimentos Mexican cheese and cream plant, and Wisconsin Whey Protein. Employment in the dairy industry has attracted a growing number of Hispanic and Latino immigrants to Darlington since the year 2000.

Education
Darlington is served by the Darlington Community Schools district.

Darlington High School contains grades 9 through 12. In 2020-2021 there were 245 students with about 21 full-time teachers, and a student-teacher ratio of about 11.6 students per teacher. The school mascot is the Redbird.

Darlington Elementary-Middle School serves children in pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. In 2020–2021, there were 680 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3 students to every teacher.

Attractions
Darlington's Main Street Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Darlington calls itself the "Pearl of the Pecatonica" because the Pecatonica River flows through the town, and people used to harvest the clams out of the river to make pearl button blanks.

The Pecatonica River Trails Park is a city-maintained campground with 24 sites of river-front camping. There is also a paved walking/biking trail that follows the River through town. Many people also canoe and fish in the Pecatonica River. Darlington has a public swimming pool that is open every day from June until August. Riverside Park has a softball field, basketball court, and playground, and Black Bridge Park has sand volleyball courts, soccer field, and flag football field. The community has a Veterans Memorial Park and Festival Grounds.

Darlington is near Yellowstone Lake State Park, where there is swimming, camping, fishing, and boating. The Darlington Golf & Country Club has a nine-hole golf course. The Cheese Country Recreational Trail, which is over 50 miles long, can be used by ATV riders. It passes through Monroe Belmont, and Mineral Point.

During the summer, there are Friday night stock car races, and a county fair. A Cinco de Mayo celebration is held near the river in May. Darlington hosts the annual Canoe Fest in June, where there are canoe races, live music, a carnival, and a parade. The Lafayette County Fair is in July and has displays of livestock, a midway, a carnival, and a concert. Pecatonica Valley Antique Days are held in September, and the Holiday Open Houses are in November. There is an annual Holiday Parade the first Saturday in December.

Notable people

 * William Armstrong, Wisconsin legislator, lived in Darlington.
 * John J. Boyle, U.S. Attorney, lived in Darlington.
 * Homer Dwight Chapman, educator, was born in Darlington.
 * Charlie Dougherty, MLB player, was born in Darlington.
 * Alex Erickson, football player, grew up in Darlington.
 * Mark Helpsmeet, activist, was born in Darlington.
 * Henry S. Magoon, U.S. Representative, kept a summer home and died in Darlington.
 * U.S. Army General Francis Marshall lived in Darlington.
 * Harry C. Martin, state senator, was born near Darlington and served as mayor.
 * John Morrow (D-New Mexico), U.S. Representative, was born near Darlington.
 * Sylvan Muldoon, author of works on astral projection
 * Philo A. Orton, Wisconsin legislator and jurist, lived in Darlington.
 * Charles F. Osborn, Wisconsin legislator and jurist, lived in and was mayor and city attorney of Darlington.
 * Sylvester W. Osborn, Wisconsin legislator, lived in and was postmaster of Darlington.
 * David Stuart Rose, mayor of Darlington and later mayor of Milwaukee, was born in Darlington.
 * John Sheldon, Wisconsin legislator, lived in Darlington.
 * Penelope Trunk, author and journalist

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Gratiot, Wisconsin

Gratiot is a village in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 236 at the 2010 census. The village is surrounded by the Town of Gratiot.

History
The village was named after Henry Gratiot, a French-American trader and Indian Agent. The post office was opened in the community by the first postmaster, Fortunatus Berry, in July 1834.

Geography
Gratiot is located at 42.57694°N, -90.02222°W (42.576947, -90.02234).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.59 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 236 people, 97 households, and 64 families living in the village. The population density was 400.0 PD/sqmi. There were 108 housing units at an average density of 183.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.9% White, 0.4% Asian, and 1.7% from two or more races.

There were 97 households, of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.4% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.0% were non-families. 26.8% 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 2.43 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the village was 41.3 years. 24.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 11% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.1% were from 25 to 44; 24.7% were from 45 to 64; and 18.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 53.8% male and 46.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 252 people, 97 households, and 71 families living in the village. The population density was 432.6 people per square mile (167.8/km2). There were 103 housing units at an average density of 176.8 per square mile (68.6/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 99.21% White, 0.40% Black or African American, and 0.40% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 97 households, out of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.6% were married couples living together, 15.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $41,944, and the median income for a family was $45,208. Males had a median income of $28,625 versus $20,125 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,902. About 5.2% of families and 9.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 14.6% of those 65 or over.

Recreation
The Cheese Country Trail passes through the village.

Notable natives

 * John J. Boyle, U.S. Attorney, was born in Gratiot.
 * Willis C. Cook, U.S. diplomat, was born in Gratiot.
 * Abner Dalrymple, baseball outfielder, was born in Gratiot.

title: Gratiot, Wisconsin


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Shullsburg (town), Wisconsin

Shullsburg is a town in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 354 at the 2010 census. The city of Shullsburg is located within the town but is separate from it. The unincorporated community of Dunbarton is located partially in the town.

History
Shullsburg was established in 1827. The town was named after Jesse W. Shull. His mine is now part of the Badger Mine and Museum, a tourist attraction.

Geography
The town is in southern Lafayette County, southwest of Darlington, the county seat. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Shullsburg has a total area of 90.0 sqkm, all of it land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 364 people, 136 households, and 102 families residing in the town. The population density was 10.4 people per square mile (4.0/km2). There were 143 housing units at an average density of 4.1 per square mile (1.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.63% White, 0.55% Native American, 0.27% Asian, and 0.55% from two or more races.

There were 136 households, out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.7% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.3% were non-families. 19.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $30,682, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $21,827 versus $23,958 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,096. About 7.3% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.1% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * John O'Neill, Wisconsin state representative
 * Lorenzo L. Post, Wisconsin state representative
 * A. A. Townsend (1811–1879), founder of Rough and Ready, California

title: Shullsburg (town), Wisconsin