Mount Morris, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mount Morris, Wisconsin
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Location of Mount Morris, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Waushara |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.2 sq mi (91.2 km2) |
| • Land | 34.2 sq mi (88.6 km2) |
| • Water | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,092 |
| • Density | 31.9/sq mi (12.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-54825 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583765 |
Mount Morris is a small town located in the middle of Waushara County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 1,092 people lived here. A smaller area called Mount Morris is also found within this town.
Geography of Mount Morris
Mount Morris covers a total area of about 35.2 square miles (91.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, 34.2 square miles (88.6 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 1.0 square mile (2.6 square kilometers) is water. This means a small part of the town is made up of lakes or rivers.
Who Lives in Mount Morris?
In 2000, there were 1,092 people living in Mount Morris. The town had about 481 households. Many of these were families living together. The population density was about 31.9 people per square mile. This means there weren't too many people living close together.
The people living in Mount Morris were of different ages. About 20% were under 18 years old. Around 21% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in the town was 47 years.
Notable People from Mount Morris
- Emil Keup was an important person who lived in Mount Morris. He was a businessman and also served as a Wisconsin State Representative. This means he helped make laws for the state of Wisconsin. He was also the chairman of the Mount Morris Town Board, which is like being the leader of the town's local government.
