Lima, Rock County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Lima
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Location of the Town of Lima in Rock County and the state of Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Rock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.4 sq mi (94.3 km2) |
| • Land | 36.4 sq mi (94.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 883 ft (269 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,312 |
| • Density | 36.0/sq mi (13.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-44125 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583557 |
The Town of Lima is a small community found in Rock County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 1,312 people lived there. A smaller area called Lima Center is also part of the town.
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Geography of Lima
The Town of Lima covers an area of about 36.4 square miles (which is about 94.3 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. There is very little water within the town's borders.
People of Lima: Demographics
In 2000, there were 1,312 people living in the Town of Lima. These people lived in 472 homes. About 367 of these homes were families.
Population Details
The town had about 36 people living in each square mile. This means it is not a very crowded place. Many different groups of people lived in Lima. Most residents were White. There were also people from other backgrounds.
Age and Households
About 33% of the homes had children under 18 years old. Most homes (68%) were married couples living together. The average age of people in Lima was 38 years old. About 26% of the people were under 18. About 11% were 65 years old or older.
Notable People from Lima
Some important people who lived in the Town of Lima include:
- George Gleason: He was a legislator in Wisconsin. A legislator is someone who helps make laws for the state.
- Joseph Kinney, Jr.: He also served as a Wisconsin legislator.
See also
In Spanish: Lima (condado de Rock, Wisconsin) para niños
