Green Lake (town), Wisconsin facts for kids
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Green Lake, Wisconsin
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Location of Green Lake, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Green Lake |
| Area | |
| • Total | 48.6 sq mi (125.8 km2) |
| • Land | 47.2 sq mi (122.3 km2) |
| • Water | 1.3 sq mi (3.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,020 ft (311 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,258 |
| • Density | 26.6/sq mi (10.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-31350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583319 |
Green Lake is a town in Green Lake County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 1,258 people lived here.
The town of Green Lake is located on the south side of a lake also called Green Lake. On the north side of the lake is the city of Green Lake. Several smaller communities are also part of the town, including Forest Glen Beach, Indian Hills, and Spring Grove.
Exploring Green Lake's Area
The town of Green Lake covers a total area of about 48.6 square miles (125.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, which is about 47.2 square miles (122.3 square kilometers). A smaller part, about 1.3 square miles (3.5 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Green Lake?
In 2000, there were 1,258 people living in the town of Green Lake. There were 538 households and 399 families. The population density was about 26.6 people for every square mile (10.3 people per square kilometer).
Most people in the town were White (99.05%). A small number were from other groups, including African American, Native American, and Asian. About 0.72% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many households (66.9%) were married couples living together. About 19.5% of households had children under 18 years old. The average household had 2.32 people.
The people living in Green Lake had different ages. About 17.2% were under 18 years old. About 24.1% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 48 years.
Famous People from Green Lake
- Charles H. Smith was born in the town of Green Lake. He was a farmer and also served as a state legislator in Wisconsin.
