Delafield (town), Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Delafield, Wisconsin
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Location in Waukesha County and the state of Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Waukesha |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20.7 sq mi (53.7 km2) |
| • Land | 18.6 sq mi (48.3 km2) |
| • Water | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,095 |
| • Density | 419.7/sq mi (162.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 262 |
| FIPS code | 55-19425 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583067 |
The Town of Delafield is a community in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 8,095 people lived here. The City of Delafield is right next to the town. You can also find the small community of Buena Vista within the town.
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History of Delafield Town
The Town of Delafield was not always called Delafield. Its first name was "Nemahbin." The name was changed in 1844 by the 4th Wisconsin Territorial Assembly. This was a meeting where leaders made decisions for the Wisconsin territory.
Geography and Natural Features
The Town of Delafield covers about 20.8 square miles (53.7 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 18.6 square miles (48.3 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 2.1 square miles (5.5 square kilometers), is water. This means that over 10% of the town's area is covered by lakes or rivers.
Who Lives in Delafield Town?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 4,597 | — | |
| 1990 | 5,735 | 24.8% | |
| 2000 | 7,820 | 36.4% | |
| 2010 | 8,400 | 7.4% | |
| 2020 | 8,095 | −3.6% | |
In 2020, the population of the Town of Delafield was 8,095 people. This means there were about 420 people living in each square mile.
In 2000, there were 7,820 people living in the town. Most residents were White (about 94%). There were also people who identified as Black or African American, Native American, Asian, or from two or more races. About 1.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households in the town had children under 18 living with them. The average household had almost three people. The median age of people living in the town was 39 years old. This means half the people were younger than 39, and half were older.
Schools in Delafield Town
Most students in the Town of Delafield attend schools in the Kettle Moraine School District. This district includes Kettle Moraine Middle School and Kettle Moraine High School.
Some parts of the town are served by other school districts. These include the Hartland-Lakeside Joint No. 3 School District and the Lake Country School District. Students from these areas usually go to Arrowhead Union High School District for high school.
See also
In Spanish: Delafield (condado de Waukesha, Wisconsin) para niños
