Ashippun, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Ashippun, Wisconsin
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Location of the Town of Ashippun, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Wisconsin |
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| County | Dodge | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 35.7 sq mi (92.5 km2) | |
| • Land | 35.6 sq mi (92.3 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2) | |
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,308 | |
| • Density | 64.8/sq mi (25.0/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| FIPS code | 55-03200 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582722 | |
Ashippun is a town located in Dodge County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's a place where several smaller communities like Alderley, Ashippun, and Old Ashippun are found. Back in 2000, about 2,308 people lived here.
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What Does the Name Ashippun Mean?
The name Ashippun comes from the Ojibwe people. Some say it means "decayed lungs." But there's another idea! It might come from an old Native American word for "raccoon." This is because a river, sometimes called the Raccoon River, flows through the eastern part of the town. The Menominee and Ojibway names for raccoon are very similar to Ashippun.
Where is Ashippun Located?
Ashippun covers an area of about 35.7 square miles (92.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 35.6 square miles (92.3 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.2 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Ashippun?
In 2000, there were 2,308 people living in Ashippun. These people lived in 845 homes, and 670 of those were families. On average, there were about 65 people living in every square mile.
Most of the people living in Ashippun were White (about 97.75%). A small number of people were Native American, Asian, or Pacific Islander. Some people were from other backgrounds, or a mix of two or more. About 1.13% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (36.1%) had kids under 18 living there. Most homes (71.6%) were married couples living together. About 15.1% of homes had just one person living there.
The people in Ashippun were of different ages:
- 25.6% were under 18 years old.
- 6.5% were between 18 and 24.
- 32.1% were between 25 and 44.
- 25.6% were between 45 and 64.
- 10.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Ashippun was 37 years.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Ashippun was about $55,982 per year. For families, the average income was about $60,347 per year.
Schools in Ashippun
Students in Ashippun go to schools in the Oconomowoc Area School District. The main public high school for the area is Oconomowoc High School.
Fun Places to Visit
Ashippun is home to a special place called Honey of a Museum, also known as Honey Acres. This museum teaches you all about beekeeping! It was started a long time ago, in 1852.
Famous People From Ashippun
- Hans H. Olson (1847–1912) was a state representative for Wisconsin.
- Theodora W. Youmans (1863–1932) was born in Ashippun. She was a journalist and writer who worked to help women get the right to vote.
See also
In Spanish: Ashippun (Wisconsin) para niños
