Decatur, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Decatur, Wisconsin
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Town hall in Brodhead
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Location in Green County and the state of Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Green |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.4 sq mi (89.1 km2) |
| • Land | 34.2 sq mi (88.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,688 |
| • Density | 49.4/sq mi (19.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-19075 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583057 |
Decatur is a town located in Green County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 1,688 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a mix of land and water areas.
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Geography of Decatur
Decatur is a town with a total area of about 34.4 square miles (89.0 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 34.2 square miles (88.6 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.2 square miles (0.5 square kilometers), is water. This means there are small lakes or rivers within the town's borders.
People of Decatur
Population and Homes
In 2000, there were 1,688 people living in Decatur. These people lived in 587 different homes, and 501 of these were families. This means many people in Decatur live in family groups. On average, about 49 people lived in every square mile of the town.
Who Lives Here?
Most of the people in Decatur are White. A small number of people are from other backgrounds, including African American, Native American, and Asian. Some residents also identify as Hispanic or Latino. This shows that Decatur has a mix of different people living together.
Age Groups
The people in Decatur are of all ages. About 29% of the population were kids under 18 years old. Around 6% were young adults aged 18 to 24. The largest group, about 31%, were adults aged 25 to 44. About 24% were adults aged 45 to 64, and about 10% were 65 years or older. The average age in Decatur was 36 years old.
Family Income
In 2000, the average income for a household in Decatur was about $50,809 per year. For families, the average income was a bit higher, around $52,500 per year. This means most families in Decatur had a good income. A small number of families and people had lower incomes.
