Dodgeville (town), Wisconsin facts for kids
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Dodgeville, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Iowa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 90.3 sq mi (233.8 km2) |
| • Land | 89.9 sq mi (232.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,004 ft (306 m) |
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| • Total | 1,407 |
| • Density | 15.7/sq mi (6.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-20375 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583088 |
Dodgeville is a town in Iowa County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2000, about 1,407 people lived there. The main City of Dodgeville and the small community of Pleasant Ridge are both located within this town.
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Geography of Dodgeville
Dodgeville covers a total area of about 90.3 square miles (233.8 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 89.9 square miles (232.7 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 0.4 square miles (1.0 square kilometer) is water.
People Living in Dodgeville
In 2000, there were 1,407 people living in Dodgeville. These people formed 510 households, with 395 of them being families. The town had about 15.7 people per square mile (6.0 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people living in Dodgeville were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds or had mixed heritage.
Households and Families
Out of all the households, about 35% had children under 18 living with them. Most households, around 70%, were married couples living together. About 17.5% of households were made up of single individuals.
The average household had about 2.76 people, and the average family had about 3.15 people.
Age Groups
The population in Dodgeville was spread across different age groups:
- About 28.6% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 5.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 27.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 27.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 11.4% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Dodgeville was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were about 102.4 males.
Income in Dodgeville
In 2000, the average income for a household in Dodgeville was about $49,327 per year. For families, the average income was around $58,203 per year. The average income per person in the town was about $22,521.
A small number of families (about 3.1%) and people (about 4.9%) lived below the poverty line. This included some children and some people aged 65 or older.
Transportation in Dodgeville
The Dodgeville Municipal Airport used to be located in the town.
See also
In Spanish: Dodgeville (condado de Iowa, Wisconsin) para niños
