Lannon, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Lannon, Wisconsin
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Location of Lannon in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Waukesha |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.49 sq mi (6.45 km2) |
| • Land | 2.47 sq mi (6.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,355 |
| • Density | 498.38/sq mi (192.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
53046
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| Area code(s) | 262 |
| FIPS code | 55-42450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1567839 |
Lannon is a small village located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the larger Milwaukee metropolitan area. In 2020, about 1,355 people lived in Lannon. The village is known for a special type of stone that was once quarried there.
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History of Lannon
Lannon was named after William Lannon. He and his wife moved to this area in 1834. The community officially received the postal name "Lannon" in 1890. In 1930, Lannon became an official village. This happened when parts of the Town of Menomonee were used to create the new village.
Lannon Stone Quarry
Lannon stone is a type of rock, either limestone or dolomite. It gets its name from Lannon because it was dug up, or quarried, here. John Halquist started one of Wisconsin's biggest stone companies using Lannon stone. He began in Sussex, Wisconsin, and then expanded to other places.
Lannon stone was a very important source of building material. It was used in many cities across Wisconsin and also in Chicago. People often used it to cover bridges with a stone layer. You can see examples of Lannon stone at Menonomee Park.
Geography of Lannon
Lannon is located at coordinates 43.150288 degrees North and -88.164568 degrees West.
The United States Census Bureau says the village covers a total area of about 2.46 square miles (6.37 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.44 square miles (6.32 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water.
Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 434 | — | |
| 1940 | 378 | −12.9% | |
| 1950 | 438 | 15.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,084 | 147.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,056 | −2.6% | |
| 1980 | 987 | −6.5% | |
| 1990 | 924 | −6.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,009 | 9.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,107 | 9.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,355 | 22.4% | |
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In 2020, there were 1,355 people living in Lannon. There were 573 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
Most of the people in Lannon were White (87.8%). Other groups included African American (1.2%), Native American (0.5%), and Asian (4.3%). Some people identified as being from two or more races (5.6%). About 2.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 21% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households were married couples living together (50.4%). The median age in the village was 44.3 years old. This means half the people were younger than 44.3 and half were older.
The average income for a household was $75,675. The average income for a family was $119,688. About 5.4% of the people in Lannon lived below the poverty line. This included 12.9% of those under 18.
Many adults in Lannon have completed high school (14.1%). A large number (43%) have some type of college degree. This includes associate, bachelor's, or graduate degrees.
Education in Lannon
Most students in Lannon attend schools in the Hamilton School District. A smaller part of Lannon is in the Menomonee Falls School District. Students from the Hamilton School District go to Hamilton High School. Students from the Menomonee Falls School District attend Menomonee Falls High School.
Religion
St. John's Lutheran Church is a church in Lannon. It belongs to the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
Interesting Facts
Joecks Field in Lannon has a special place in television history. It was the location of ESPN's very first live broadcast. This broadcast was a softball game between two teams: the Kentucky Bourbons and the Milwaukee Schlitz.
See also
In Spanish: Lannon (Wisconsin) para niños
