Jefferson, Vernon County, Wisconsin facts for kids
- There are a few other places named Jefferson in Wisconsin.
Quick facts for kids
Jefferson, Wisconsin
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Jefferson Town Hall
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Location in Vernon County and the state of Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Vernon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 47.0 sq mi (121.8 km2) |
| • Land | 46.9 sq mi (121.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,243 ft (379 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 974 |
| • Density | 20.8/sq mi (8.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-37975 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583454 |
Jefferson is a small town located in Vernon County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 974 people lived here.
Within the town of Jefferson, you can find a few smaller communities. These include Bud, Esofea, and Springville.
Exploring Jefferson's Geography
Jefferson covers a total area of about 47 square miles (121.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.2 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Jefferson?
In 2000, a census (a count of people) showed that 974 people lived in Jefferson. These people lived in 367 different homes. This means there were about 20.8 people living in each square mile of the town.
Most of the people living in Jefferson were White. A small number of people were Native American or from other racial backgrounds. Some residents were also of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
Families made up a big part of the town's population. Many homes had married couples living together. About 36% of homes had children under 18 years old. The average home had about 2.65 people living in it.
The people in Jefferson were of different ages. About 28% of the population was under 18. The median age was 38 years old. This means half the people were younger than 38, and half were older.
See also
In Spanish: Jefferson (condado de Vernon, Wisconsin) para niños
