Mineral Point (town), Wisconsin facts for kids
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Mineral Point, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Iowa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 59.1 sq mi (153.1 km2) |
| • Land | 59.0 sq mi (152.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,109 ft (338 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,033 |
| • Density | 14.7/sq mi (5.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-53125 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583726 |
Mineral Point is a small town in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. In 2010, about 1,033 people lived there. The City of Mineral Point is also located within this town.
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History and Geography of Mineral Point
Mineral Point was first settled a long time ago, in the early 1800s. People came here because they heard about the chance to mine for lead. Many of the first settlers were Cornish immigrants from Cornwall, England. They brought their building styles and culture with them.
Historic Cornish Homes
You can still see many of the old Cornish homes in Mineral Point. These special buildings have been kept safe at a place called Pendarvis. Pendarvis is a historic site run by the state. It helps us remember the early days of Mineral Point and the people who built it.
Who Lives in Mineral Point?
According to the census from 2000, there were 867 people living in the town. Most of the people living there were White. A small number of people were from other backgrounds, including Black, Native American, and Asian. Some people were also of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
Families and Age Groups
There were 303 households in the town in 2000. Many of these households (about 43%) had children under 18 living with them. Most families were married couples living together.
The people in Mineral Point are of different ages. About 31% of the population was under 18 years old. Around 8% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 35 years.
