Genesee, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Genesee, Wisconsin
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Location in Waukesha County and the state of Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Waukesha |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.0 sq mi (82.9 km2) |
| • Land | 31.9 sq mi (82.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,171 |
| • Density | 228.3/sq mi (88.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 262 |
| FIPS code | 55-28487 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583260 |
Genesee is a town located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. In 2020, about 7,171 people lived there. Within the town of Genesee, you'll find smaller communities. These include Bethesda, Genesee, Genesee Depot, and Saylesville.
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About Genesee's Location
Genesee is a town in the state of Wisconsin. It covers an area of about 32 square miles (82.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.3 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 5,126 | — | |
| 1990 | 5,986 | 16.8% | |
| 2000 | 7,284 | 21.7% | |
| 2010 | 7,340 | 0.8% | |
| 2020 | 7,171 | −2.3% | |
In 2000, a census counted 7,284 people living in Genesee. There were 2,431 households, which are groups of people living together. The town had about 228 people per square mile.
Many families lived in Genesee. About 43% of households had children under 18. Most households, around 79%, were married couples living together. The average household had 3 people.
The people in Genesee were of different ages. About 29.5% were under 18 years old. The median age was 39 years. This means half the people were younger than 39 and half were older.
Famous Places in Genesee
Ten Chimneys, a historic home, is found in Genesee. It was the home of two famous actors, Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne. They were a married couple who were very well-known in theater.
People from Genesee
Genesee has been home to several notable people. These individuals have made contributions in different fields.
- Evan G. Davies, a legislator from Wisconsin, was born in the town.
- Pitts Ellis, another Wisconsin legislator, lived in Genesee.
- William Henry Hardy, who also served as a Wisconsin legislator, lived here.
- Phil H. Jones, a Wisconsin legislator, was born in the town.
- Ray David Owen, a scientist and educator, was born in Genesee.
Images for kids
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Genesee Town Hall, September 2014
