Johnstown, Rock County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Johnstown
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Town hall west of Johnstown Center
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Location of the Town of Johnstown in Rock County and the state of Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Rock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.2 sq mi (93.8 km2) |
| • Land | 36.2 sq mi (93.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,030 ft (314 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 766 |
| • Density | 22.2/sq mi (8.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-38450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583458 |
| Website | http://www.townofjohnstown.net |
The Town of Johnstown is a small community located in Rock County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It is a type of local government area called a "town" in Wisconsin. The smaller, unincorporated community of Johnstown Center is also found within the town's borders.
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Geography of Johnstown
The Town of Johnstown covers an area of about 36.2 square miles (which is about 93.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's official boundaries.
Who Lives in Johnstown?
Let's look at the people who call Johnstown home.
Population Numbers
According to a count from the year 2000, there were 802 people living in the Town of Johnstown. This means there were about 22 people living in every square mile of land.
Homes and Families
In 2000, there were 289 households in the town. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most of these households (about 69.6%) were married couples living together. About 32.5% of households had children under 18 living with them.
Age Groups
The people in Johnstown come from all age groups.
- About 27.6% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 28.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 12.1% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in the town was 40 years.
Famous People from Johnstown
Some notable people were born or lived in the Town of Johnstown:
- George W. Hull: He was a Wisconsin state senator, which means he helped make laws for the state.
- A. Warren Phelps: He was also a politician who lived in Johnstown.
- Ella Wheeler Wilcox: She was a well-known American poet and writer.
