Exeter, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Exeter, Wisconsin
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Location in Green County and the state of Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Green |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.1 sq mi (91.0 km2) |
| • Land | 35.1 sq mi (91.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,020 ft (311 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,261 |
| • Density | 35.9/sq mi (13.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-24725 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583182 |
Exeter is a small town located in Green County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 1,261 people lived there. Two smaller communities, Dayton and Ross Crossing, are also part of the town of Exeter.
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Geography of Exeter
Exeter covers an area of about 35.1 square miles (which is about 91.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's official boundaries.
History of Exeter
The town of Exeter got its name from a famous city in England called Exeter, which is in Devon. Both places were known for having mines nearby. This connection likely led to the Wisconsin town being named after its English counterpart.
People of Exeter
In 2000, there were 1,261 people living in Exeter. These people made up 453 households, and 370 of these were families. The town had about 36 people living in each square mile.
There were 470 homes in Exeter. Most of the people living in Exeter were White (about 98.65%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 0.24% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Many households in Exeter had children under 18 living with them (about 38.6%). Most households were married couples living together (73.3%). A smaller number were single-parent families or people living alone.
The average household in Exeter had about 2.78 people. For families, the average size was slightly larger, with about 3.04 people.
Age Groups
The people in Exeter were spread across different age groups.
- About 27.1% were under 18 years old.
- About 5.4% were between 18 and 24.
- The largest group, about 37.4%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 22.1% were between 45 and 64.
- About 7.9% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Exeter was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were about 110 males.
Income Information
In 2000, the typical household in Exeter earned about $58,824 per year. For families, the typical income was a bit higher, around $61,875 per year. The average income for each person in the town was about $22,838.
A very small number of families (about 1.3%) and individuals (about 2.6%) lived below the poverty line. This included a small percentage of children and older adults.
See also
In Spanish: Exeter (Wisconsin) para niños
