Cottage Grove (town), Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Town of Cottage Grove
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Cottage Grove Town Hall
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"Where Everyone Is Your Neighbor"
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Location in Dane County and the state of Wisconsin
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 Cottage Grove (town), Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Cottage Grove (town), Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| Counties | Dane County |
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| • Total | 3,791 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
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53527
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| Area code(s) | 608 |
| Website | Town of Cottage Grove, Wisconsin |
The Town of Cottage Grove is a community located in Dane County, Wisconsin. In 2020, about 3,791 people called this town home. It's good to know that the nearby Village of Cottage Grove is a separate place with its own government, even though parts of it are within the town's area.
Several smaller communities are also found within the Town of Cottage Grove. These include Door Creek, Nora, and Vilas. Parts of Hoffman Corners and Hope are also located here.
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Where is Cottage Grove?
The Town of Cottage Grove is located at specific geographic coordinates: 43 degrees, 3 minutes, 44 seconds North and 89 degrees, 11 minutes, 43 seconds West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 33.4 square miles (which is about 86.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its official boundaries.
Who Lives in Cottage Grove?
In 2020, the Town of Cottage Grove had 3,791 people living in 1,477 households. Most of the people living here are white. A small number of people are Black, Native American, or Asian. Some residents are from other backgrounds or have mixed heritage. About 1% of the population is of Hispanic or Latino origin.
Many households in Cottage Grove are families. About 40% of households have children under 18 living with them. Most families are married couples living together. The average household has almost three people, and the average family has just over three people.
The population includes people of all ages. About 28% of the residents are under 18 years old. A large portion of the population, about 30%, is between 25 and 44 years old. The median age in the town is 38 years old. This means half the people are younger than 38 and half are older.
In terms of money, the average income for a household in the town was about $71,007. For families, the average income was around $72,246. A very small number of families and people live below the poverty line.
Notable People from Cottage Grove
Some interesting people who have made a difference have connections to the Town of Cottage Grove:
- Henry G. Klinefelter: He was a Wisconsin State Representative, which means he helped make laws for Wisconsin. He was also a farmer and lived in the town.
- Albert M. Stondall: He was born in the Town of Cottage Grove. He became a Wisconsin State Senator, also helping to create laws for the state, and was a businessman.
See also
In Spanish: Cottage Grove (condado de Dane, Wisconsin) para niños
