Lyndon, Juneau County, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lyndon, Wisconsin
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Location of Lyndon, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Juneau |
| Area | |
| • Total | 29.6 sq mi (76.8 km2) |
| • Land | 28.3 sq mi (73.4 km2) |
| • Water | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,217 |
| • Density | 42.9/sq mi (16.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-46525 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583612 |
Lyndon is a town located in Juneau County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 1,217 people lived there. A smaller community called Indian Heights is also part of Lyndon.
About the Area
Lyndon covers a total area of about 29.6 square miles (76.8 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 28.3 square miles (73.4 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1.3 square miles (3.4 square kilometers), is water. This means a small part of the town's area is covered by lakes or rivers.
Who Lives Here?
In 2000, the town of Lyndon had 1,217 residents. The population density was about 43 people per square mile. This means there were not too many people living close together.
Most of the people living in Lyndon were White (about 80%). There were also significant numbers of Native American people (about 15%) and a smaller number of African American and Asian residents. About 2.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 440 households in Lyndon. Many of these households (about 59%) were married couples living together. About 37% of households had children under 18 years old. The average household had almost three people living in it.
Education in Lyndon
Students in Lyndon attend schools that are part of the School District of Wisconsin Dells. This school district runs Spring Hill Middle School and Wisconsin Dells High School. These schools help students in Lyndon get a good education.
See also
In Spanish: Lyndon (Juneau) para niños
