Jefferson, Green County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Jefferson, Wisconsin
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This map shows where Jefferson is located in Green County and the state of Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Green |
| Area | |
| • Total | 38.8 sq mi (100.4 km2) |
| • Land | 38.7 sq mi (100.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 997 ft (304 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,212 |
| • Density | 31.3/sq mi (12.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-37875 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583450 |
Jefferson is a town located in Green County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 1,212 people lived there. The town includes the community of Juda and the small area known as Twin Grove.
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Where is Jefferson Located?
Jefferson is a town in Wisconsin. It covers a total area of about 38.8 square miles (which is about 100.4 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with very little water.
Who Lives in Jefferson?
Population and Homes
According to the census from the year 2000, there were 1,212 people living in Jefferson. This means there were about 31.3 people for every square mile (or 12.1 people per square kilometer).
There were 422 households in the town. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most of these households, about 68.7%, were married couples living together. About 15.2% of homes had just one person living there.
Age and Diversity
The people in Jefferson were of different ages. About 30.2% of the population was under 18 years old. About 10.9% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the town was 36 years.
Most of the people in Jefferson (about 99.09%) identified as White. A small number of people were from other backgrounds, including African American and Asian individuals. About 0.25% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Money and Well-being
In 2000, the average income for a household in Jefferson was $43,393 per year. For families, the average income was $46,071. The per capita income, which is the average income per person, was $22,156.
A small number of families, about 2.5%, and 4.1% of all people, lived below the poverty line. This means their income was below a certain level set by the government.
