Christiana, Dane County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Christiana
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Location in Dane County and the state of Wisconsin.
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 Christiana, Dane County, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Christiana, Dane County, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Dane |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.5 sq mi (91.8 km2) |
| • Land | 35.3 sq mi (91.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 912 ft (278 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,235 |
| • Density | 37.2/sq mi (14.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-14650 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582959 |
The Town of Christiana is a small community in Dane County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,235 people lived here.
The town gets its name from Oslo, Norway, which used to be called Christiania. Many people in the Town of Christiana have Norwegian family roots, making it one of the places with the most Norwegian ancestry in the U.S.
Inside the Town of Christiana, you'll find the small community of Utica and part of the village of Rockdale. The village of Cambridge is also partly located within the town's borders.
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History of Christiana
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The Town of Christiana was officially created on May 6, 1847. It was formed from a nearby area called the Town of Albion.
Geography of the Town
The Town of Christiana covers a total area of about 35.5 square miles (91.8 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 35.3 square miles (91.5 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.4 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Christiana?
Based on information from the year 2000, there were 1,313 people living in the town. This means there were about 37 people for every square mile.
Most of the people living in Christiana were White (about 96.7%). A smaller number of people were Asian, Native American, or African American. About 2.3% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
The town had 468 households, and many of them (37%) had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 2.8 people.
The population included people of all ages. About 27% were under 18 years old. The average age of people in the town was 38 years.
The typical income for a household in the town was around $56,042 per year. For families, the typical income was about $60,673.
Famous People from Christiana
- James C. Hanson: He was a representative for Wisconsin in the state government.
- Truman O. Olson: He received the Medal of Honor for his bravery during World War II while serving in the United States Army.
- Otto Onstad: He was also a Wisconsin State Representative and led the Christiana Town Board.
- Herman J. Severson: He served as a Wisconsin State Senator and was also a judge.
See also
In Spanish: Christiana (condado de Dane, Wisconsin) para niños
