Lamont, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Lamont, Wisconsin
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Lamont Town Hall
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Location of Lamont, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Lafayette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.93 sq mi (51.62 km2) |
| • Land | 19.93 sq mi (51.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,037 ft (316 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 314 |
| • Density | 16/sq mi (6.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-42175 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583522 |
Lamont is a small town located in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 314 people lived there. This was an increase from 267 people in 2000. The town is also home to a small, unincorporated community that is also called Lamont.
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Exploring Lamont's Geography
Lamont is found in the eastern part of Lafayette County. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers a total area of about 51.6 square kilometers (about 20 square miles). All of this area is land.
Rivers and Waterways
Most of the town's water flows west into Otter Creek. This creek then joins the Pecatonica River. The rest of the town's water flows east towards the East Branch of the Pecatonica River.
Lamont's Population and People
In 2000, there were 267 people living in Lamont. These people lived in 94 households, and 76 of these were families. The town had about 13.4 people per square mile (5.2 people per square kilometer).
Who Lives in Lamont?
The population of Lamont is spread out across different age groups. In 2000, about 26.6% of the people were under 18 years old. About 30% were between 25 and 44 years old. People aged 65 or older made up about 12.4% of the population. The average age in the town was 39 years.
