Bloomington (town), Wisconsin facts for kids
Bloomington is a small town located in Grant County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 399 people lived there. The smaller Village of Bloomington is also found within this town.
What's in a Name?
Bloomington wasn't always called Bloomington! When it was first settled, people called it Blake's Prairie. Later, its name changed to Tafton. Finally, it got its current name, Bloomington, which means "blooming town." This name likely came from the beautiful flowers and plants that grow in the area.
Where is Bloomington?
Bloomington is a town with a mix of land and water. It covers an area of about 39.9 square miles (that's about 103.3 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 36.4 square miles, is land. The rest, about 3.5 square miles, is water. This means there are likely rivers, streams, or small lakes nearby.
Who Lives in Bloomington?
In 2000, there were 399 people living in Bloomington. These people lived in 130 different homes, and 99 of those homes were families. The town is not very crowded, with only about 11 people living in each square mile.
Many homes in Bloomington had children under 18 living there (about 41.5%). Most homes were made up of married couples. The average home had about three people living in it.
The people in Bloomington come from different age groups. About 35% of the population was under 18 years old. About 11.8% were 65 years or older. The average age in Bloomington was 34 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Bloomington (condado de Grant, Wisconsin) para niños
