DeForest, Wisconsin facts for kids
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DeForest, Wisconsin
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Location of DeForest in Dane County, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Dane |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.57 sq mi (22.20 km2) |
| • Land | 8.50 sq mi (22.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| Elevation | 948 ft (289 m) |
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| • Total | 10,811 |
| • Density | 1,343/sq mi (518.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-19350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1563756 |
| Website | www.vi.deforest.wi.us |
DeForest is a village located in Dane County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It sits along the Yahara River. In 2020, about 10,811 people lived there. DeForest is a suburb found north of Madison. It is part of the larger Madison metropolitan area.
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How DeForest Got Its Name
The village of DeForest was named after a person called Isaac De Forest. He bought the land where the village is now located way back in 1856. For a long time, the name was spelled "De Forest." But later, it was changed to "DeForest," which is how we spell it today.
Where is DeForest?
DeForest is located at coordinates 43°14′45″N 89°20′45″W / 43.24583°N 89.34583°W. This means it's in a specific spot on the map.
The village covers a total area of about 22.20 square kilometers (8.57 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in DeForest has grown a lot over the years.
- In 1910, only 431 people lived here.
- By 1950, the population had grown to 805 people.
- In 1980, it reached 3,367 people.
- The population continued to grow, reaching 8,936 in 2010.
- By 2020, the population was 10,811.
Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 8,936 people living in DeForest. These people lived in 3,400 homes. About 41.7% of these homes had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in the village was about 35.6 years old.
Schools in DeForest
The DeForest Area School District serves the students in the village. It includes several schools:
- DeForest Area High School
- DeForest Area Middle School
- Harvest Intermediate School
- Eagle Point Elementary School
- Windsor Elementary School
- Yahara Elementary School
- Holum Center Half Day Kindergarten
In 2009, the leader of the DeForest schools, Dr. Jon Bales, was named Wisconsin's Superintendent of the Year. This was a big honor for him and the school district. Yahara Elementary school first opened its doors for students in the 1992-1993 school year.
DeForest Public Library
The DeForest Area Public Library serves the people living in DeForest and nearby areas like Windsor and Vienna. It is part of a larger group of libraries called the South Central Library System.
In 2009, the library had over 81,000 items, including books, audiobooks, and videos. Many people visited the library, and over 21,000 people used its public computers.
The library building itself is quite special. It was finished in 2002 and looks like a medieval Stavekirke. This design was chosen to celebrate the Norwegian heritage of the area. A Wisconsin artist even designed the cool dragons that decorate the roof of the building!
Getting Around DeForest
DeForest is easy to reach by major roads. I-39, I-90, and I-94 all pass by the west side of the village. There is an exit at CTH-V, where you can find many hotels and restaurants. US-51 also has an exit on the east side of the village, also at CTH-V.
A single train track runs through DeForest from north to south. This track is only used by freight trains, which carry goods. There are no passenger trains that stop in DeForest.
DeForest is also close to the Dane County Regional Airport. This airport offers both commercial flights for travelers and general aviation flights for smaller planes.
See also
In Spanish: DeForest para niños
