LeRoy, Wisconsin facts for kids
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LeRoy, Wisconsin
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Location of LeRoy, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Dodge |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.4 sq mi (96.8 km2) |
| • Land | 36.6 sq mi (94.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,076 ft (328 m) |
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| • Total | 1,116 |
| • Density | 30.5/sq mi (11.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-43650 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583546 |
| Website | http://www.townleroy.com |
LeRoy is a small town located in Dodge County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 1,116 people lived there. You can also find the small communities of Farmersville and LeRoy within the town's borders.
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About LeRoy's Land
LeRoy covers a total area of about 37.4 square miles (96.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, which is about 36.6 square miles (94.7 square kilometers). A smaller part, about 0.8 square miles (2.1 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in LeRoy?
In 2000, the town of LeRoy had 1,116 residents. The population density was about 30.5 people per square mile. Most people living in LeRoy were White (99.10%). There were also small numbers of Native American and Asian residents. About 0.63% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
There were 389 households in LeRoy. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 35.5% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (72.5%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.87 people.
Age Groups in LeRoy
The people in LeRoy were spread across different age groups. About 27.3% of the population was under 18 years old. About 29.0% were young adults between 25 and 44 years old. People aged 65 or older made up 12.5% of the population. The average age in LeRoy was 37 years.
People from LeRoy
Some notable people who have lived in LeRoy include:
- Andrew Bachhuber, who was a farmer and a legislator. A legislator is someone who makes laws.
- Frank S. Bauer, a businessman and also a legislator.
- John M. Dihring, another legislator from the area.
- William S. Schwefel, who also served as a legislator.
- Joseph Weix, a legislator.
