Lake Koshkonong, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Lake Koshkonong, Wisconsin
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Location of Lake Koshkonong, Wisconsin
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Jefferson |
| Town | Koshkonong, Sumner |
| Area | |
| • Total | 29.9 sq mi (77.4 km2) |
| • Land | 14.3 sq mi (37.1 km2) |
| • Water | 15.6 sq mi (40.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,239 |
| • Density | 41.44/sq mi (16.008/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-41583 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852244 |
Lake Koshkonong is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). It is located in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, in the United States. This area includes parts of the towns of Koshkonong and Sumner.
In 2020, about 1,239 people lived in Lake Koshkonong. The actual Lake Koshkonong (the body of water) is also found in this region.
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Exploring Lake Koshkonong's Location
Lake Koshkonong is found at specific geographic coordinates: 42.860475 degrees North and -88.940344 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
Land and Water Area
The total area of this CDP is about 29.9 square miles (77.4 square kilometers). A large part of this area is water, making up about 15.6 square miles (40.3 square kilometers). The land area is around 14.3 square miles (37.1 square kilometers). This means over half of the CDP's total area is covered by water.
Who Lives in Lake Koshkonong?
Learning about the people who live in a place is called demographics. Here's a look at the population of Lake Koshkonong over the years.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Lake Koshkonong has changed a little over the past few decades:
- In 2000, there were 1,219 people.
- In 2010, the population was 1,204.
- By 2020, the population grew slightly to 1,239 people.
Community Life and Households
In 2000, there were 492 households in Lake Koshkonong. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 338 were families.
Many households (about 59.8%) were married couples living together. Some households (25.4%) had children under 18 years old. About 22.6% of all households were made up of people living alone.
Age Groups in the Community
The people in Lake Koshkonong come from different age groups:
- About 21.2% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 6.2% were young adults aged 18 to 24.
- The largest group, about 32.1%, was between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 14.0% of the population was 65 years or older.
The average age in Lake Koshkonong was 42 years old. This gives us an idea of the mix of ages in the community.
