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Delton, Wisconsin
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Location of Delton, Wisconsin
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Sauk |
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| • Total | 30.2 sq mi (78.2 km2) |
| • Land | 29.6 sq mi (76.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 928 ft (283 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,024 |
| • Density | 68.4/sq mi (26.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-19675 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583074 |
Delton, once known as New Buffalo, is a town in Sauk County, Wisconsin, USA. In 2000, about 2,024 people lived there.
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History of Delton
Delton started as a town called New Buffalo on January 8, 1850. Later, on November 17, 1871, its name was changed to Delton.
Geography of Delton
Delton covers about 30.2 square miles (78.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 29.6 square miles (76.7 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.6 square miles (1.6 square kilometers), is water.
People in Delton
In 2000, there were 2,024 people living in Delton. These people lived in 747 households, and 561 of those were families. The town had about 68 people per square mile.
Most people in Delton were White (93.82%). There were also Native American (4.55%) and African American (0.40%) residents. A small number of people were Asian or Pacific Islander. About 1.09% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (36.1%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (62.2%) were married couples. The average household had 2.71 people, and the average family had 3.10 people.
The population's age was spread out:
- 27.0% were under 18 years old.
- 7.4% were 18 to 24 years old.
- 28.7% were 25 to 44 years old.
- 27.0% were 45 to 64 years old.
- 9.9% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Delton was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were about 103.6 males.
The average income for a household in Delton was $45,625. For families, the average income was $50,368. About 5.3% of the people and 4.1% of the families lived below the poverty line.
Education in Delton
Students in Delton go to schools in the School District of Wisconsin Dells. This district includes Spring Hill Middle School and Wisconsin Dells High School.
Famous People from Delton
Some notable people who have lived in Delton include:
- George Gilbert Swain: He was a representative for Wisconsin in the state government.
- David E. Welch: He served as both a representative and a senator for Wisconsin.
- Dwight S. Welch: He was also a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
See also
In Spanish: Delton (Wisconsin) para niños
