Jefferson, Monroe County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Jefferson, Wisconsin
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Jefferson Town Hall
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Location of Jefferson, Monroe County, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Monroe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.9 sq mi (90.3 km2) |
| • Land | 34.9 sq mi (90.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,385 ft (422 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 800 |
| • Density | 23.0/sq mi (8.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-37950 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583453 |
Jefferson is a small town located in Monroe County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 800 people lived there. A smaller community called St. Mary's is also part of the town.
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Town's Location and Size
Jefferson covers an area of about 34.9 square miles (which is about 90.3 square kilometers). All of this land is dry ground; there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Who Lives in Jefferson?
Population Numbers
In 2000, the town of Jefferson had 800 residents. This means there were about 23 people living in every square mile.
Homes and Families
There were 227 homes in Jefferson. Most of these homes (187) were families living together. About 48.5% of homes had children under 18 living there. Most families (74.4%) were married couples.
Diversity in Jefferson
Most people in Jefferson (about 96.6%) were White. A smaller number (2.75%) were Asian. Some people (1%) identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups
The population of Jefferson included people of all ages. About 40.5% of the residents were under 18 years old. The average age in the town was 27 years. This shows that Jefferson had a relatively young population.
