Allenton, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Allenton, Wisconsin
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 Allenton, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Allenton, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Land | 3.75 km2 (1.45 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 291.998 m (958 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 859 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
53002
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| Area code(s) | 262 |
Allenton, Wisconsin is a small community in Washington County, Wisconsin, USA. It's not officially a city or town, but a "census-designated place." This means it's an area that the government counts as a separate community for population studies.
Allenton is located where Wisconsin Highway 33 and Interstate 41 meet. A railway line, owned by the Canadian National Railway, also runs through the area. Allenton has its own post office, and its ZIP code is 53002. In 2020, about 859 people lived there.
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Where is Allenton Located?
Allenton is found at a specific spot on the map: 43.421 degrees north latitude and -88.341 degrees west longitude. It sits about 958 feet (292 meters) above sea level. The community covers an area of about 1.446 square miles (3.75 square kilometers), and all of it is land. The Rock River flows right through the community.
How Many People Live in Allenton?
The United States government counts how many people live in different places every ten years. This is called a census.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 824 | — | |
| 2020 | 859 | 4.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
- In 2010, the population of Allenton was 824 people.
- By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 859 people.
What Businesses are in Allenton?
Allenton is home to several businesses. These companies help the local economy by providing jobs and services.
- Brooks Stevens Design Associates is a company that creates new product designs.
- Zuern Building Products is a business that sells lumber and other building materials. They have several stores across Wisconsin.
- Other companies like Maysteel and Boyd also have operations in Allenton.
Learning in Allenton
- The community has its own school called Allenton Elementary School. It is part of the School District of Slinger.
Who are Some Famous People from Allenton?
Allenton has been home to some notable individuals who have made a name for themselves in different fields.
- Alfred G. Becker was a Wisconsin State Representative. This means he was a politician who helped make laws for the state of Wisconsin.
- John Reiser was a general manager for Roush Racing. This is a big team in NASCAR, which is a popular car racing sport. He worked with their NASCAR Busch Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race shops.
- Robbie Reiser was also involved in NASCAR. He used to be a driver and later became a championship crew chief. A crew chief is the leader of the team that helps the race car during a race. He also worked as a team manager at Roush Fenway Racing.
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A view of Allenton.
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Another look at Allenton.
See also
In Spanish: Allenton (Wisconsin) para niños
