Hollandale, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hollandale, Wisconsin
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Aerial view of Hollandale
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Location of Hollandale in Iowa County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Iowa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.68 sq mi (1.75 km2) |
| • Land | 0.68 sq mi (1.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 306 |
| • Density | 406.20/sq mi (156.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-35400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1566549 |
| Website | http://hollandalewi.com/ |
Hollandale is a small village located in Iowa County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's a quiet community with a population of 306 people, according to the 2020 census. Hollandale is also considered part of the larger Madison area.
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A Look Back in Time: Hollandale's History
Hollandale wasn't always called Hollandale! The village was first known as Bennville. Both names, Bennville and later Hollandale, were given in honor of a man named Bjorn Holland.
Bjorn Holland (1841-1930) was an important person in the area. He was a merchant, which means he bought and sold goods. He was also a teacher and even served as a state legislator in Wisconsin. He settled in this area, and the village was named after him to remember his contributions.
Where is Hollandale? Geography and Location
Hollandale is located in a specific spot on the map. Its coordinates are 42°52′34″N 89°56′10″W / 42.87611°N 89.93611°W.
The village covers a total area of about 0.69 square miles (1.75 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Who Lives in Hollandale? Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 265 | — | |
| 1920 | 236 | −10.9% | |
| 1930 | 241 | 2.1% | |
| 1940 | 290 | 20.3% | |
| 1950 | 281 | −3.1% | |
| 1960 | 275 | −2.1% | |
| 1970 | 256 | −6.9% | |
| 1980 | 271 | 5.9% | |
| 1990 | 256 | −5.5% | |
| 2000 | 283 | 10.5% | |
| 2010 | 288 | 1.8% | |
| 2020 | 306 | 6.3% | |
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Population in 2010
According to the census taken in 2010, there were 288 people living in Hollandale. These people lived in 116 different homes, called households. Out of these, 74 were families.
The village had about 417 people per square mile. There were 132 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Many different types of households lived in Hollandale. About 34.5% of homes had children under 18 years old. Many homes (48.3%) were married couples living together. Some homes (28.4%) had just one person living there. About 10.3% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the village was about 34.3 years old. About 28.5% of residents were under 18. About 32.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
Famous People from Hollandale
Hollandale has been home to some notable people:
- Warrington Colescott – An artist and educator.
- Jill Underly – The Superintendent of Public Instruction of Wisconsin, which is a top education leader in the state.
See also
In Spanish: Hollandale (Wisconsin) para niños
