Dekorra, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Dekorra, Wisconsin
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Town hall
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"Beautifully Situated"
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Location of Dekorra, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Columbia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 45 sq mi (116.5 km2) |
| • Land | 41.1 sq mi (106.6 km2) |
| • Water | 3.8 sq mi (10 km2) |
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,350 |
| • Density | 57.1/sq mi (22.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-19375 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583065 |
| Website | Town of Dekorra, Columbia County, Wisconsin |
Dekorra is a small town located in Columbia County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It is a quiet place known for its natural beauty. In the year 2000, about 2,350 people lived here.
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History of Dekorra
The land where Dekorra is now was originally home to Native Americans. The town itself was officially started in 1836. This happened when new settlers from Kentucky moved into the area.
Geography of Dekorra
Dekorra covers a total area of about 45 square miles (which is 116.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 41.1 square miles (106.6 square kilometers). The rest, about 3.8 square miles (10 square kilometers), is water. This means that about 8.56% of the town's area is covered by water.
People of Dekorra (Demographics)
In 2000, the town of Dekorra had 2,350 residents. There were 949 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 690 were families.
The population density was about 57 people living in each square mile (or 22 people per square kilometer). Most of the people living in Dekorra were White (about 97.49%). There were also small numbers of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. Some people were from other backgrounds or had mixed heritage.
Age Groups in Dekorra
The people in Dekorra were spread across different age groups.
- About 23.6% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 5.7% were young adults, aged 18 to 24.
- The largest group, about 29.9%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- Another large group, 30.1%, was between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 10.8% of the residents were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Dekorra was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were about 113 males.
Education in Dekorra
Students in Dekorra attend schools that are part of the Poynette School District. This district includes several schools for different age groups.
- There are two elementary schools for younger students.
- There is one middle school for students in the middle grades.
- Older students attend Poynette High School.
See also
In Spanish: Dekorra (Wisconsin) para niños
