Magnolia, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Magnolia, Wisconsin
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Location in Rock County and the state of Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Rock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36 sq mi (93.3 km2) |
| • Land | 36 sq mi (93.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 854 |
| • Density | 23.7/sq mi (9.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-48150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583627 |
| Website | magnoliawi.gov |
The Town of Magnolia is a small town in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States. In the year 2000, about 854 people lived there. Two smaller communities, Cainville and Magnolia, are also part of this town.
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About Magnolia
Where is Magnolia Located?
The Town of Magnolia covers an area of about 36 square miles (93.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders. It is located in the southern part of Wisconsin.
Who Lives in Magnolia?
According to the census from 2000, 854 people lived in Magnolia. The town had about 297 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Most of these households (65%) were married couples.
About 41% of the households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had almost three people. The average family had a bit more than three people.
Age and Diversity
The people living in Magnolia were of different ages. About 31% were under 18 years old. Around 28.8% were between 25 and 44 years old. About 7.3% of the people were 65 or older. The average age in the town was 34 years.
Most of the people in Magnolia (about 97.5%) were White. There were also smaller numbers of African American, Asian, and other racial groups. About 1.87% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Income in Magnolia
In 2000, the average income for a household in Magnolia was about $45,924 per year. For families, the average income was slightly higher, around $47,105 per year.
Notable People
- Cal Broughton was a famous baseball player who played as a catcher in Major League Baseball. He was born in Magnolia.
See also
In Spanish: Magnolia (Wisconsin) para niños
