Hamilton, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hamilton, Wisconsin
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Hamilton Town Hall
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Location of Hamilton, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | La Crosse |
| Area | |
| • Total | 51.1 sq mi (132.4 km2) |
| • Land | 50.1 sq mi (129.7 km2) |
| • Water | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 741 ft (226 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,561 |
| • Density | 48.2/sq mi (19.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-32275 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583340 |
Hamilton is a town located in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 2,561 people lived there. Hamilton is part of the larger La Crosse area.
History of Hamilton
The town of Hamilton got its name from John M. Coburn. He named it after Hamilton College. This college is located in Clinton, New York.
Geography of Hamilton
Hamilton covers an area of about 51.1 square miles (132.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, which is about 50.1 square miles (129.7 square kilometers). A small part, about 1.0 square mile (2.7 square kilometers), is water.
People in Hamilton
In the year 2000, there were 2,301 people living in Hamilton. These people lived in 697 households. Most households, 584 of them, were families.
The population was spread out by age. About 27.8% of the people were under 18 years old. About 12.8% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Hamilton was 39 years.
See also
In Spanish: Hamilton (Wisconsin) para niños
