Aztalan, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Aztalan, Wisconsin
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Location of the Town of Aztalan, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Jefferson |
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| • Total | 24.6 sq mi (63.8 km2) |
| • Land | 24.1 sq mi (62.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 876 ft (267 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,457 |
| • Density | 59.15/sq mi (22.837/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-04125 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582739 |
Aztalan is a small town located in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 1,457 people lived there. The smaller communities of Aztalan and Jefferson Junction are also part of this town.
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Geography of Aztalan
The town of Aztalan covers about 63.8 square kilometers (24.6 square miles) in total. Most of this area, about 62.4 square kilometers (24.1 square miles), is land. The remaining 1.4 square kilometers (0.5 square miles) is water.
Aztalan State Park
A very important place in the town is Aztalan State Park. This park is home to an ancient settlement built by the Mississippian culture. This culture lived here a long time ago. The park has two small, flat-topped mounds that were part of their village.
People of Aztalan
In the year 2000, there were 1,447 people living in Aztalan. These people lived in 530 households. Most of the households, 433, were families.
Population Details
The population density was about 59.2 people per square mile. Most residents, about 98.48%, were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 1.45% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households had children under 18 living with them. About 71.7% of households were married couples living together. The average household had 2.73 people. The average family had 2.99 people.
Age and Income
The population in Aztalan was spread across different age groups. About 25.7% of residents were under 18 years old. Around 12.0% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 38 years.
The typical income for a household in Aztalan was $55,048 per year. For families, the median income was $59,598. The average income per person in the town was $23,193. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line.
Famous People from Aztalan
Several notable people were born in or had connections to Aztalan:
- Frank E. Beatty: He became a U.S. Navy rear admiral.
- Henry C. Christians: He was a businessman and served as a Wisconsin State Representative.
- Charles Greenwood: Another businessman and Wisconsin State Representative.
- Sophronius S. Landt: He also served as a Wisconsin State Representative.
See also
In Spanish: Aztalan (Wisconsin) para niños
