Hampden, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hampden, Wisconsin
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Location of Hampden, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Columbia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.7 sq mi (92.4 km2) |
| • Land | 35.7 sq mi (92.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 563 |
| • Density | 15.8/sq mi (6.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-32375 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583344 |
Hampden is a small town located in Columbia County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 563 people lived there. It is a quiet place that is part of the larger Madison, Wisconsin, metropolitan statistical area.
Land and Water
Hampden covers an area of about 35.7 square miles (92.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is covered by water. This means Hampden is mostly dry land with very little water within its borders.
Who Lives in Hampden?
In 2000, there were 563 people living in Hampden. The town had 214 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Most of these households, about 70%, were married couples.
Age Groups in Hampden
The people in Hampden are spread across different age groups:
- About 24% of the population was under 18 years old.
- Around 5.5% were young adults, aged 18 to 24.
- The largest group, about 27%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- Another big group, nearly 30%, was between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 13% of the residents were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Hampden was 41 years. This shows that the town has a mix of younger families and older residents.
