Melrose (town), Wisconsin facts for kids
Melrose is a small town located in Jackson County, Wisconsin, in the United States. Back in the year 2000, about 402 people lived there. A smaller area called the Village of Melrose is actually inside the town.
Where is Melrose Located?
Melrose covers an area of about 27.5 square miles (which is about 71.3 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 26.9 square miles, is land. The rest, about 0.6 square miles, is water, like lakes or rivers.
Who Lives in Melrose?
In the year 2000, a count of the people in Melrose showed there were 402 residents. These people lived in 153 different homes, and 121 of those were families.
The people living in Melrose were mostly White. A very small number were from two or more different backgrounds.
Families in Melrose often had children living with them. About 68% of the homes were married couples living together. Some homes had just one person living there, and a few of those were people aged 65 or older.
The people in Melrose were of different ages. About 27% were under 18 years old. About 12% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 39 years.
Famous People from Melrose
Some notable people who lived in Melrose include:
- Mark Douglas: He was a Wisconsin legislator, which means he helped make laws for the state. He was also a farmer and a businessman.
- Robert D. Wilson: He was another Wisconsin legislator and a farmer.
See also
In Spanish: Melrose (condado de Jackson, Wisconsin) para niños
