Hazel Green (town), Wisconsin facts for kids
Hazel Green is a small town in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States. In 2000, about 1,043 people lived there. Part of the Village of Hazel Green is actually inside the town. Two other small places, Prairie Corners and Sinsinawa, are also partly located within the town.
History of Hazel Green
Long ago, when Wisconsin Territory was just starting to become popular because of its lead mines, this area had a different name. People called it Hardscrabble or Hard Scrabble. You might find these names in old history books!
The name changed to the more formal Hazel Green in 1838 when a post office was opened here. The very first known white settlers came to this area around 1822. They came to mine for lead, which was a very important metal at the time.
Where is Hazel Green?
Hazel Green covers an area of about 35.2 square miles (which is about 91.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's boundaries.
People of Hazel Green
In 2000, there were 1,043 people living in Hazel Green. These people lived in 301 different homes, and 242 of those were families.
Most people living in Hazel Green are White. A very small number of people are from other backgrounds, including Black and Asian people.
The people in Hazel Green are of all ages. About 25% of the population were kids under 18. There were also many adults and older people, with about 24% being 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the town was 41 years old.
Most families in Hazel Green had a good income. The average income for a family was about $46,389 per year.
See also
In Spanish: Hazel Green (condado de Grant, Wisconsin) para niños
