Deerfield, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Deerfield, Wisconsin
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Downtown Deerfield
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Village of Deerfield has a vision to preserve its small town, rural heritage, distinct natural resources and historical character, and to assure a safe and quality way of life, while at the same time promoting excellent education, pleasing neighborhoods, viable commercial and residential growth, diverse leisure time options, and a strong economic base for the community.
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Location of Deerfield in Dane County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Dane |
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| • Total | 2.17 sq mi (5.61 km2) |
| • Land | 2.17 sq mi (5.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
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| • Total | 2,507 |
| • Density | 1,155.3/sq mi (446.9/km2) |
| Demonym(s) | Deerflridian |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-19275 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583060 |
Deerfield is a small village in Dane County, Wisconsin. In 2020, about 2,507 people lived there. It is part of the larger Madison area. Deerfield is close to other towns like Stoughton, Marshall, and Cambridge.
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History of Deerfield
The area where Deerfield is located was first settled in 1837. A post office opened in Deerfield in 1846. The village got its name from the surrounding Town of Deerfield.
Geography of Deerfield
Deerfield is located in a specific spot at 43.052305 degrees North and -89.075679 degrees West.
The village covers a total area of about 2.22 square miles (5.75 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
People of Deerfield
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 338 | — | |
| 1900 | 515 | 52.4% | |
| 1910 | 533 | 3.5% | |
| 1920 | 594 | 11.4% | |
| 1930 | 501 | −15.7% | |
| 1940 | 611 | 22.0% | |
| 1950 | 614 | 0.5% | |
| 1960 | 795 | 29.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,067 | 34.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,466 | 37.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,617 | 10.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,971 | 21.9% | |
| 2010 | 2,319 | 17.7% | |
| 2020 | 2,507 | 8.1% | |
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Deerfield's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 2,319 people living in Deerfield. They lived in 884 households, with 628 of these being families. The village had about 1045 people per square mile.
Most people in Deerfield were White. There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. Some people identified with two or more races. About 3.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (40.7%) had children under 18 living there. Most households (54.4%) were married couples. Some households were led by a single parent. About 23.1% of households were single individuals. The average household had 2.62 people.
The average age in the village was 34.4 years old. About 27.8% of residents were under 18. About 33.1% were between 25 and 44 years old. About 7.4% of residents were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.7%) and females (49.3%).
Famous People from Deerfield
Some notable people have connections to Deerfield:
- Eleanor Fitzgerald — She was an editor and worked in theater.
- Christopher Legreid — He was a state representative in Wisconsin. He also worked as a blacksmith and a barber.
- Earl Mullen — Another Wisconsin state representative and a barber.
- Frank J. Shakespeare (1925–2022) — He was a diplomat and worked in media. He lived in Deerfield when he passed away.
See also
In Spanish: Deerfield (Wisconsin) para niños
