Ellington, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Ellington, Wisconsin
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Ellington Community Center
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Location of Ellington, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Outagamie |
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| • Total | 35.0 sq mi (90.7 km2) |
| • Land | 34.9 sq mi (90.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 768 ft (234 m) |
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| • Total | 3,174 |
| • Density | 72.7/sq mi (28.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-23425 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583154 |
| Website | http://townofellington.org/default.aspx |
Ellington is a town located in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's a place where people live and work, just like a small city or village. In 2020, about 3,174 people called Ellington home. A smaller community called Stephensville is also part of the town.
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Ellington's Location and Size
Ellington is a good-sized town! It covers a total area of about 35 square miles (which is about 90.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, perfect for homes and farms. Only a small part, about 0.2 square miles (0.4 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Ellington?
In 2000, there were 2,535 people living in Ellington. These people lived in 847 different homes. Many of these homes were families, with 704 families living in the town.
The population was made up of people of different ages:
- About 31% were under 18 years old.
- About 32% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 23% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 7.6% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Ellington was 35 years. This means it's a community with a mix of younger and older residents.
Interesting People from Ellington
Some notable people who have connections to Ellington include:
- Lorenzo E. Darling: A politician who lived in the town. Politicians are people who work in government to make decisions for the community.
- Charles F. Ploeger: Another politician who was born in Ellington.
- Burt W. Rynders: Also a politician who was born in the town.
See also
In Spanish: Ellington (Wisconsin) para niños
