Lyndon, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Lyndon, Wisconsin
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Location of Lyndon, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Sheboygan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.4 sq mi (89.0 km2) |
| • Land | 34.2 sq mi (88.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,468 |
| • Density | 43.0/sq mi (16.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-46575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583613 |
| Website | www.townoflyndon.com |
Lyndon is a town located in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. In the year 2000, about 1,468 people lived here. It is part of the larger Sheboygan area. A place known as Winooski, which is now a ghost town, used to be located within Lyndon.
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Lyndon's Location and Size
According to official records, the town of Lyndon covers a total area of about 34.4 square miles (89.0 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 34.2 square miles (88.5 square kilometers), is land. A smaller part, about 0.2 square miles (0.5 square kilometers), is made up of water.
Who Lives in Lyndon?
Population in 2000
In the year 2000, a census showed that 1,468 people lived in Lyndon. There were 546 homes, and 437 of these were families. On average, about 43 people lived in each square mile of the town.
People and Backgrounds
Most of the people living in Lyndon (about 98%) were White. A small number of residents were from other backgrounds, including African American, Native American, and Asian people. About 0.68% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Homes and Families
Out of the 546 homes in Lyndon, about 33% had children under 18 living there. Most homes (about 72.5%) were married couples living together. About 15.9% of homes were individuals living alone. The average home had about 2.69 people, and the average family had about 3.03 people.
Age Groups
The population of Lyndon was spread out across different age groups. About 25.5% of residents were under 18 years old. About 10.4% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Lyndon was 40 years.
Money and Income
In 2000, the average yearly income for a home in Lyndon was $56,121. For families, the average income was $60,781. About 5.5% of all people in Lyndon lived below the poverty line. This included about 10.8% of those under 18 and 4.1% of those 65 or older.
Well-Known People from Lyndon
Several people who became involved in politics have connections to Lyndon. Here are a few:
- Whitman A. Barber: A politician.
- Gustave W. Buchen: Another politician.
- Otto B. Joerns: Also a politician.
- Edward J. Keyes: A politician who led the Lyndon Town Board.
- Eugene McIntyre: A politician who was chairman of the Lyndon Board of Supervisors.
- William Noll: A politician who served as the town clerk and a supervisor.
- Patrick H. O'Rourk: Another politician from the area.
See also
In Spanish: Lyndon (Sheboygan) para niños
