Lauderdale Lakes, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Lauderdale Lakes, Wisconsin
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 Lauderdale Lakes, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Walworth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.440 sq mi (14.09 km2) |
| • Land | 4.296 sq mi (11.13 km2) |
| • Water | 1.144 sq mi (2.96 km2) |
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,283 |
| • Density | 235.85/sq mi (91.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 262 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2586523 |
Lauderdale Lakes is a small community in Wisconsin, United States. It's located in Walworth County, within the town of La Grange. In 2020, about 1,283 people lived there. This area is known for its beautiful lakes.
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History of Lauderdale Lakes
The lakes in this area are named after James Lauderdale. James and his family moved here from New York in 1841. He built the first house in the area in 1842.
James, his brother-in-law, and his cousin each bought 160 acres of land. They paid $1.25 per acre, which was the price under the Homestead Act. After a short trip back to New York, James returned in September 1842.
He built a log cabin right by the lake shore. However, his wife preferred living away from the water. So, in 1855, they built a bigger house near the main road. Eight years later, in 1893, a man named John Wheeler from Chicago bought the shoreline property. He then started building the Sterlingworth Hotel.
Geography and Nature
Lauderdale Lakes is located within the town of La Grange. It is about 10 miles from the nearest city, Elkhorn. The area is famous for its three main lakes: Green Lake, Mill Lake, and Middle Lake.
These lakes are part of a larger system that includes many bays and islands. The entire area was shaped during the Last Glacial Period. This means all the lakes in the Lauderdale Lakes system are glacial lakes.
You can also find many kettles and moraines here. These are special landforms left behind by glaciers. They are very common in southeastern Wisconsin.
Peterson Island Woods Preserve
Between Green Lake and Middle Lake, there is a special place called the Peterson Island Woods Preserve. It is a 40-acre park with a small walking trail. This preserve was created in 2016. It was named by the Kettle Moraine Land Trust board to honor Jerry Peterson. He was their president for 15 years.
People of Lauderdale Lakes
In 2020, the area had 1,283 people living in 698 households. The population is mostly spread out along the lake shores. Most of the people living here are white, making up about 93.5% of the population.
There are also smaller numbers of Hispanic or Latino residents. Some people are of two or more races. Many residents have German family backgrounds. Other European backgrounds include English, Polish, French, Irish, Italian, and Norwegian.
The average household income in Lauderdale Lakes is $84,167. This is higher than the average for Wisconsin. About 5.2% of the people live below the poverty line. For people under 18, this number is a bit higher, at 18.2%. About 38.9% of adults in the area have a college degree.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 1,172 | — | |
| 2020 | 1,283 | 9.5% | |
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See also
In Spanish: Lauderdale Lakes (Wisconsin) para niños
