Hartland, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Hartland, Wisconsin
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Location of Hartland in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Waukesha |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.51 sq mi (14.27 km2) |
| • Land | 5.46 sq mi (14.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,501 |
| • Density | 1,706.96/sq mi (659.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
53029
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| Area code(s) | 262 |
| FIPS code | 55-33100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1566105 |
Hartland is a village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. It is located along the Bark River. Hartland is considered a suburb of the bigger city of Milwaukee. In 2020, about 9,501 people lived there.
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Where is Hartland Located?
Hartland is found in the "Lake Country" area of Waukesha County. Its exact location is 43.100180 degrees north and -88.344452 degrees west.
The United States Census Bureau says the village covers a total area of about 5.17 square miles (13.39 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 5.12 square miles (13.26 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.05 square miles (0.13 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in Hartland?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 287 | — | |
| 1890 | 486 | 69.3% | |
| 1900 | 629 | 29.4% | |
| 1910 | 728 | 15.7% | |
| 1920 | 800 | 9.9% | |
| 1930 | 945 | 18.1% | |
| 1940 | 998 | 5.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,190 | 19.2% | |
| 1960 | 2,068 | 73.8% | |
| 1970 | 2,763 | 33.6% | |
| 1980 | 5,559 | 101.2% | |
| 1990 | 6,906 | 24.2% | |
| 2000 | 7,905 | 14.5% | |
| 2010 | 9,110 | 15.2% | |
| 2020 | 9,501 | 4.3% | |
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Hartland's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 9,110 people lived in Hartland. There were 3,566 homes, and 2,440 of these were families. The village had about 1,779 people per square mile (687 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Hartland were White (95.1%). Other groups included Asian (1.7%), African American (0.8%), and Native American (0.3%). About 2.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Hartland was 37.5 years old. About 28% of the residents were under 18 years old.
Schools in Hartland
Hartland has several schools for students of all ages.
High Schools
All students in Hartland attend high school in the Arrowhead Union High School District. The only high school in this district is Arrowhead High School.
There are also private high schools in Hartland:
- Lake Country Lutheran High School
- University Lake School
Elementary and Middle Schools
Hartland is divided into different K-8 (kindergarten through 8th grade) school districts:
- Hartland-Lakeside Joint No. 3 School District
- Lake Country School District
- Swallow School District
- Merton Community School District
North Shore Middle School is one of the middle schools. It gets students from Hartland South Elementary and Hartland North Elementary schools.
Private K-8 schools in Hartland include:
- Divine Redeemer Lutheran School
- Zion Lutheran School
Public Library
The Hartland Public Library is located in downtown Hartland. Many students use it for reading and studying.
Places of Worship
Hartland is home to many different churches:
- Dansk Evangelical Lutheran Kirke (Its building is a historic place.)
- Divine Redeemer Lutheran Church & School (A Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod church.)
- First Congregational Church (Its building is also a historic place.)
- First Baptist Church of Hartland
- Lake Country Congregational Church (Built in 1910.)
- Lake Country Unitarian Universalist Church
- Oakwood Church
- Our Savior's Evangelical Lutheran Church (An Evangelical Lutheran Church in America church.)
- St. Charles Catholic Church (The only Catholic church in the village.)
- Westbrook Church
- Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (A WELS church, its building is a historic place.)
Fun Things to Do in Hartland
- Nixon Park: This park was named after Dr. H. G. B. Nixon, a doctor who lived in Hartland. He gave the land to the village in the 1920s. His old house can still be seen near the downtown area.
- Camp Whitcomb/Mason: This is a summer camp run by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. It is located close to Hartland.
Famous People From Hartland
- Ben Askren: A famous wrestler and MMA fighter who competed in the Olympics.
- Ben Bredeson: An offensive lineman in the NFL.
- Charles Carpenter: A football player for the Wisconsin Badgers.
- Judson Hall: Served in the Wisconsin State Assembly.
- Nick Hayden: An NFL defensive tackle.
- Doug Henry: A retired MLB pitcher and coach.
- Karen McQuestion: A well-known author.
- David Merkow: A professional golfer.
- Keegan O'Toole: A champion wrestler who won NCAA and Junior World titles.
- Joe Panos: An NFL offensive lineman.
- Molly Seidel: An Olympic bronze medalist in the marathon.
- Dewey K. Warren: Served in the Wisconsin State Assembly.
- Stephen Warren: Served in the Wisconsin State Assembly.
See also
In Spanish: Hartland (Wisconsin) para niños
