Chilton (town), Wisconsin facts for kids
The Town of Chilton is a community located in Calumet County, in the state of Wisconsin, USA. It's a quiet area with a mix of homes and open spaces. In 2020, about 1,059 people lived here. The larger City of Chilton is partly located within the town's borders. You can also find the small, unincorporated community of Brant within the Town of Chilton.
Exploring Chilton's Location
The Town of Chilton is found right in the middle of Calumet County. The City of Chilton is in the southeastern part of the town. The town covers an area of about 84.4 square kilometers (which is about 32.6 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part, about 0.4 square kilometers (0.15 square miles), being water.
Who Lives in Chilton?
Let's look at the people who call the Town of Chilton home. Back in 2000, there were 1,130 people living here. Most of the people were White. A very small number were from other racial backgrounds.
Many families live in the town. In 2000, about 46 out of every 100 households had children under 18 living with them. Most households were married couples living together. The average household had about three people.
The population includes people of all ages. About 32% of the people were under 18 years old. About 10% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 34 years.
Important People from Chilton
The Town of Chilton has been home to some important people who helped shape Wisconsin.
- Jeremiah Wallace Baldock: He was a farmer and also served as a Wisconsin State Representative. This means he helped make laws for Wisconsin. He lived in the community of Brant, which is part of the Town of Chilton.
- John Short: He was also a farmer and a Wisconsin State Representative. John Short was born in the Town of Chilton. He even served as the chairman of the Chilton Town Board, helping to lead the local government.
See also
In Spanish: Chilton (condado de Calumet, Wisconsin) para niños
