Middleton (town), Wisconsin facts for kids
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Middleton, Wisconsin
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Location in Dane County and the state of Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Dane |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.7 sq mi (45.8 km2) |
| • Land | 17.7 sq mi (45.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,792 |
| • Density | 259.8/sq mi (100.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-51600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583712 |
The Town of Middleton is a community in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. It is located next to the cities of Middleton and Madison on its eastern side. In 2020, about 6,792 people lived here. The small community of West Middleton is also part of this town.
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Where is the Town of Middleton?
The Town of Middleton covers an area of about 17.7 square miles (45.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Neighboring Communities
The Town of Middleton shares its borders with several other cities and towns:
- The City of Middleton, Wisconsin is to the east-northeast.
- The City of Madison is to the east.
- The Town of Springfield is to the north.
- The Town of Cross Plains is to the west.
- The Town of Verona is to the south.
Who Lives in Middleton?
In 2000, there were 4,594 people living in the town. There were 1,572 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Most of these households (1,317) were families. On average, about 259.8 people lived in each square mile.
Population Details
The people living in the Town of Middleton were mostly White (97.78%). There were also smaller numbers of people who were Black, Native American, or Asian. Some people were from other races or from two or more races. About 0.70% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households had children under 18 living with them (44.7%). Most households (77.3%) were married couples living together. About 11.6% of all households were made up of just one person.
Age and Income
The population included people of all ages:
- 29.9% were under 18 years old.
- 4.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 27.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 30.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 7.1% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in the town was 40 years.
In 2000, the average yearly income for a household in the town was about $93,008. For families, the average income was around $103,940.
Well-Known People from Middleton
Some notable people who have lived in the Town of Middleton include:
- George Reinke: He was the first person elected as the County Executive of Dane County.
- Jim Troupis: He served as a judge in the Dane County circuit court.
See also
In Spanish: Middleton (condado de Dane, Wisconsin) para niños
