Hazel Green, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Hazel Green, Wisconsin
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Location within Grant County and Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| Counties | Grant, Lafayette |
| Founded | 1825 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.27 sq mi (3.3 km2) |
| • Land | 1.27 sq mi (3.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 830 ft (250 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,173 |
| • Density | 924/sq mi (356.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
53811
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| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-33525 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1566231 |
Hazel Green is a small village in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It is located in two different counties: Grant and Lafayette. Most of the village is in Grant County.
In 2020, about 1,173 people lived in Hazel Green. This makes it a close-knit community.
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Discovering Hazel Green's Past
The village of Hazel Green got its name in 1825. It was named after the many American Hazelnut trees that grew nearby. These trees made the area look very green and full of life.
In 1876, a strong tornado hit Hazel Green. Sadly, nine people lost their lives. Many others were hurt, and homes and buildings were damaged. The storm caused a lot of trouble for the village at that time.
Exploring Hazel Green's Location
Hazel Green is located in the southwestern part of Wisconsin. You can find it at these coordinates: 42.532741 degrees North and 90.434359 degrees West.
The village covers a total area of about 1.30 square miles (3.37 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Understanding Hazel Green's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 723 | — | |
| 1880 | 598 | −17.3% | |
| 1890 | 426 | −28.8% | |
| 1900 | 442 | 3.8% | |
| 1910 | 621 | 40.5% | |
| 1920 | 647 | 4.2% | |
| 1930 | 601 | −7.1% | |
| 1940 | 582 | −3.2% | |
| 1950 | 635 | 9.1% | |
| 1960 | 807 | 27.1% | |
| 1970 | 982 | 21.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,282 | 30.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,171 | −8.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,183 | 1.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,256 | 6.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,173 | −6.6% | |
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Population Details from 2010
In 2010, there were 1,256 people living in Hazel Green. These people lived in 531 different homes. About 333 of these homes were families.
The village had about 966 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Hazel Green were White (97.5%). A small number of people were from other backgrounds.
About 29.4% of homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (49.0%) were married couples living together. The average home had about 2.37 people.
The average age of people in the village was 39.1 years old. About 24.9% of residents were under 18. Also, 14.3% of residents were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.1%) and females (50.9%).
Famous People from Hazel Green
- John W. Cox, Jr. – an Illinois politician.
- Leroy D. Eastman – a lumberman, farmer, and politician.
- John Edwards – a lumberman and politician.
- James Gates Percival – a well-known poet.
- William A. Richards – a former Governor of Wyoming.
- Burton A. Scott – a Chief Judge in the Wisconsin Court of Appeals.
- T. Harry Williams – a historian who won the Pulitzer Prize.
- Glenn Thomas Trewartha – a geographer who created a special way to classify climates.
See also
In Spanish: Hazel Green (Wisconsin) para niños
