Cold Spring, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Cold Spring, Wisconsin
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Location of the Town of Cold Spring, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22.7 sq mi (58.7 km2) |
| • Land | 22.6 sq mi (58.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 727 |
| • Density | 32.08/sq mi (12.385/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-16225 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582999 |
Cold Spring is a small town located in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 727 people lived there.
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What is Cold Spring's Geography?
Cold Spring covers a total area of about 58.7 square kilometers (22.7 square miles). Most of this area, 58.6 square kilometers (22.6 square miles), is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.1 square kilometers (0.04 square miles), is water. This means the town is mostly made up of land.
Who Lives in Cold Spring?
Population and Households
In 2000, there were 766 people living in Cold Spring. These people lived in 269 different homes, and 223 of these were families. The town had about 12.6 people per square mile. There were also 278 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Diversity in Cold Spring
Most people in Cold Spring were White, making up about 96.87% of the population. A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were from other backgrounds, and a few were from two or more different backgrounds. About 2.61% of the people in Cold Spring were of Hispanic or Latino origin.
Age Groups in Cold Spring
The population of Cold Spring was spread out across different age groups. About 25.1% of the people were under 18 years old. About 6.0% were between 18 and 24 years old. The largest group, 29.6%, was between 25 and 44 years old. People aged 45 to 64 made up 29.4% of the population. Finally, 9.9% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 39 years.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Cold Spring was $60,789. For families, the average income was slightly higher at $61,917. Men generally earned more than women. The average income per person in the town was $22,335. A small number of families (1.9%) and people (3.8%) lived below the poverty line. This included 1.6% of those under 18 and 5.1% of those aged 65 or older.
Notable People from Cold Spring
Cold Spring has been home to some interesting people who made a difference.
- Nelson Fryer: He was a farmer and a politician. He lived in Cold Spring and served in the Wisconsin Assembly, which is part of the state government. He was also the chairman of the town board.
- George Wilbur Peck (1840–1916): He was a writer and also served as the governor of Wisconsin. He moved to Cold Spring with his family in 1843 when he was young. He later left the town in 1863 to join the Union Army during the American Civil War.
- Jarvis K. Pike: He was a state legislator, meaning he helped make laws for the state. He also worked as a judge.
