Cross Plains, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cross Plains, Wisconsin
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Looking east at downtown Cross Plains on U.S. 14
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| Motto(s):
"Famous for Friendliness"
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Location of Cross Plains in Dane County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Dane |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.80 sq mi (4.66 km2) |
| • Land | 1.80 sq mi (4.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,104 |
| • Density | 2,379.79/sq mi (919.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-17800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583029 |
Cross Plains is a small village in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. It's a part of the larger Madison area. In 2020, about 4,104 people lived here. The village is partly located within the Town of Cross Plains.
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History of Cross Plains
Cross Plains got its name from a settler who came from a place called Cross Plains in Cross Plains, Tennessee. The village officially became a village in the year 1920.
Geography of Cross Plains
Cross Plains is located at coordinates 43°6′51″N 89°38′40″W / 43.11417°N 89.64444°W.
The United States Census Bureau says the village covers a total area of about 1.76 square miles (4.56 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Cross Plains
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 42 | — | |
| 1930 | 302 | — | |
| 1940 | 374 | 23.8% | |
| 1950 | 464 | 24.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,066 | 129.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,478 | 38.6% | |
| 1980 | 2,156 | 45.9% | |
| 1990 | 2,098 | −2.7% | |
| 2000 | 3,084 | 47.0% | |
| 2010 | 3,538 | 14.7% | |
| 2020 | 4,104 | 16.0% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 3,538 people living in Cross Plains. They lived in 1,386 households, and 966 of these were families.
Most people in the village (97.1%) were White. About 0.8% were African American, and 0.6% were Asian. Around 1.6% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (37.4%) had children under 18 living with them. More than half (56.1%) were married couples. About 23.8% of all households had just one person living there.
The average age of people in the village was 36.8 years. About 27.4% of residents were under 18 years old. Around 9.2% were 65 years or older. The number of males and females was almost equal.
Education in Cross Plains
Students in Cross Plains go to schools in the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District. This district has several schools.
There are seven elementary schools and two middle schools. For high school, students can attend either Middleton High School or Clark Street Community School.
There is also a private school, St. Francis Xavier Catholic School. It was started in 1857 and teaches students from kindergarten through 8th grade.
Famous People from Cross Plains
Some well-known people have come from Cross Plains:
- Connie Grob, a baseball player.
- Jeffrey S. Grob, a Roman Catholic bishop.
- Matt Lepay, a sports announcer.
- Matthew Anderson, a politician who was part of the Wisconsin State Assembly and State Senate.
See also
In Spanish: Cross Plains (Wisconsin) para niños
