Fountain Prairie, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Fountain Prairie, Wisconsin
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Location of Fountain Prairie, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Columbia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35 sq mi (90.8 km2) |
| • Land | 34.7 sq mi (90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 810 |
| • Density | 23.3/sq mi (9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-26875 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583224 |
Fountain Prairie is a small town located in Columbia County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 810 people lived here. A smaller community called Englewood is also part of Fountain Prairie. The town is about 35 miles (56 km) northeast of Madison, a bigger city in Wisconsin.
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About Fountain Prairie
Land and Water Area
Fountain Prairie covers a total area of about 35 square miles (90.8 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 34.7 square miles (90 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 0.3 square miles (0.8 square kilometers) is water. This means only a small part of the town is covered by water.
Population Details
In 2000, the town had 810 residents. This means there were about 23 people living in each square mile. There were 299 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 231 were families.
Many households, about 30.8%, had children under 18 living there. Most households, 67.9%, were married couples living together. About 6% of households had a female head without a husband present.
The average household size was about 2.71 people. For families, the average size was slightly larger, at 3.09 people.
Age Groups in Town
The population of Fountain Prairie was spread across different age groups. About 26.2% of the people were under 18 years old. Those aged 18 to 24 made up 5.4% of the population. The largest group, 30.9%, was between 25 and 44 years old. People aged 45 to 64 made up 26.5%. Finally, 11% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 38 years.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Fountain Prairie was $51,726 per year. For families, the average income was $58,250. Men generally earned more, with an average income of $35,903, compared to $24,531 for women. The average income per person in the town was $21,985.
About 5.7% of families and 10% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 22.1% of children under 18. However, no one aged 65 or older was found to be below the poverty line.
Well-Known People
Some people who became famous or important in Wisconsin have lived in Fountain Prairie:
- John Q. Adams: He served as a Wisconsin State Senator and also in the Wisconsin State Assembly.
- Henry Charles Brace: He was a former representative in the Wisconsin State.
- Martin C. Hobart: He also served as a representative in the Wisconsin State.
- Henry P. Hughes: He was a former justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Special Buildings
- Nashold 20-sided Barn: This is a unique barn with 20 sides, also known as a round barn.
See also
In Spanish: Fountain Prairie (Wisconsin) para niños
