Christiana, Vernon County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Christiana, Wisconsin
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Christiana Town Hall
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Location in Vernon County and the state of Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Vernon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.7 sq mi (87.2 km2) |
| • Land | 33.6 sq mi (87.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,243 ft (379 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 871 |
| • Density | 25.9/sq mi (10.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-14675 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582960 |
Christiana is a town located in Vernon County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 871 people lived there. A smaller, unincorporated community called Newry is also found within the town of Christiana.
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About Christiana's Location
Christiana covers an area of about 33.7 square miles (87.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.2 square kilometers), being water.
Who Lives in Christiana?
In 2000, a census (a count of people) showed that 871 people lived in Christiana. These people lived in 308 households, and 252 of these were families. The town had about 25.9 people living per square mile.
Most of the people living in Christiana were White (99.43%). There were also small numbers of African American and Asian residents, and some people from two or more racial backgrounds.
Families and Households
Out of all the households, about 38.6% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (71.4%) were married couples living together. About 15.9% of all households were made up of single individuals.
The average household had about 2.83 people, and the average family had about 3.15 people.
Age Groups in Christiana
The population of Christiana was spread out across different age groups:
- About 28.8% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 6.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 26.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- Another 26.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 11.7% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Christiana was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were about 108.4 males.
Money and Income
In 2000, the average income for a household in Christiana was $34,875 per year. For families, the average income was $40,000 per year.
A small number of families (4.2%) and individuals (11.1%) lived below the poverty line. This included about 22.6% of those under 18 and 6.8% of those 65 or older.
Famous People from Christiana
- Brown Olson was born in Christiana. He was a farmer and served as a Wisconsin State Representative, which means he helped make laws for the state of Wisconsin. He also led the Christiana Town Board.
See also
In Spanish: Christiana (condado de Vernon, Wisconsin) para niños
