Monticello, Lafayette County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Monticello, Wisconsin
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Location of Monticello, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Lafayette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.64 sq mi (50.86 km2) |
| • Land | 19.64 sq mi (50.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 133 |
| • Density | 7/sq mi (2.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-54025 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583747 |
Monticello is a small town in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States. In 2010, about 133 people lived there.
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Geography of Monticello
Monticello is located in the southern part of Lafayette County. It shares a border with Jo Daviess County, Illinois to the south. The town covers an area of about 50.9 square kilometers (around 19.6 square miles), all of which is land.
The Apple River flows through the middle of the county. This river travels south into Illinois and eventually joins the large Mississippi River at a place called Blackhawk.
People of Monticello
Population in 2000
In the year 2000, a census showed that 148 people lived in Monticello. These people lived in 51 homes, and 39 of these were families. Most of the people living in the town were White (about 95%).
Age Groups
The people in Monticello were spread out across different age groups:
- About 27% were under 18 years old.
- About 13% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 24% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 23% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 13% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the town was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 100 males.
Famous People from Monticello
- Henry S. Magoon was a politician from Wisconsin. He was known for his work in politics.
See also
In Spanish: Monticello (condado de Lafayette, Wisconsin) para niños
