Ixonia, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Ixonia, Wisconsin
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Location of the Town of Ixonia, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Jefferson |
| Organized | January 21, 1846 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.3 sq mi (93.9 km2) |
| • Land | 35.8 sq mi (92.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
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| • Total | 5,120 |
| • Density | 141.22/sq mi (54.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
53036
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| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-37600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583440 |
Ixonia is a town located in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. In 2020, about 5,120 people lived here. You can find smaller communities like Ixonia and Pipersville within the town's borders.
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A Look Back: Ixonia's History
The area that is now Ixonia was once part of a bigger town called Watertown. On February 12, 1841, a new town named Union was created from Watertown.
How Ixonia Got Its Name
Five years later, in 1846, the town of Union was split into two new towns. One of these became known as Concord. For the second new town, the people couldn't agree on a name! So, they decided to pick letters randomly until they could form a name. That's how "Ixonia" was chosen on January 21, 1846. It's still the only town with this unique name in the entire United States!
Where Is Ixonia? Geography Facts
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Ixonia covers a total area of about 93.9 square kilometers (which is about 36.2 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 92.7 square kilometers (35.8 square miles). A smaller part, about 1.3 square kilometers (0.5 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Ixonia? Population Numbers
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| 1980 | 2,905 | — | |
| 1990 | 2,789 | −4.0% | |
| 2000 | 2,902 | 4.1% | |
| 2010 | 4,375 | 50.8% | |
| 2020 | 5,120 | 17.0% | |
In 2000, there were 2,902 people living in Ixonia. These people lived in 1,047 households, and 864 of those were families. The population has grown quite a bit since then, reaching 5,120 people by 2020.
Community Life
In 2000, about 35% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (about 72.6%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.77 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 25.4% were under 18 years old. About 28.8% were between 45 and 64 years old. The average age in the town was 38 years.
Learning in Ixonia: Education
Ixonia is part of the Oconomowoc Area School District. This school district includes Ixonia Elementary School, which is for younger students. Older students in the area attend Oconomowoc High School.
Famous Faces: Notable People
Some interesting people have connections to Ixonia:
- Edwin Coe: He was a newspaper editor and also involved in politics.
- Jenkin Lloyd Jones: He was a Unitarian minister and worked as a magazine editor.
- Peter Morris: He was a professional baseball player.
See also
In Spanish: Ixonia (Wisconsin) para niños
