Bloomfield, Walworth County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Bloomfield
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Location of the Town of Bloomfield, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Walworth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.4 sq mi (86.4 km2) |
| • Land | 32.6 sq mi (84.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 876 ft (267 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,778 |
| • Density | 170.1/sq mi (65.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 262 |
| FIPS code | 55-08275 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582832 |
Bloomfield is a town located in Walworth County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,778 people lived there.
A part of the town became a separate place called the Village of Bloomfield on December 20, 2011. Other communities like Lake Ivanhoe and North Bloomfield are also found within the town.
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Where is Bloomfield?
The town of Bloomfield covers a total area of about 33.4 square miles (86.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, which is about 32.6 square miles (84.3 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.8 square miles (2.1 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Bloomfield?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 5,537 | — | |
| 2020 | 1,778 | — | |
| 2015 (est.) | 4,652 | ||
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In the year 2000, there were 5,537 people living in Bloomfield. There were 2,067 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 1,448 of these were families.
The population density was about 170 people per square mile. This means that for every square mile of land, there were about 170 people.
Most people in Bloomfield were White (about 94.93%). Other groups included African American (1.95%), Native American (0.11%), and Asian (0.34%). About 3.97% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Ages
About 35.8% of the households had children under 18 years old living with them. More than half (54.9%) were married couples. About 24.4% of all households were made up of people living alone.
The average household had 2.65 people, and the average family had 3.16 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 28.6% of the people were under 18. About 32.2% were between 25 and 44 years old. The median age was 36 years. This means half the people were younger than 36, and half were older.
Money Matters
In 2000, the average income for a household in Bloomfield was $42,232 per year. For families, the average income was $45,856 per year.
About 8.3% of all people in Bloomfield lived below the poverty line. This included 9.1% of children under 18 and 10.2% of people aged 65 or older.
Famous People from Bloomfield
Some notable people who lived in or were born in Bloomfield include:
- Alfred H. Abell: He was a farmer and also served as a Wisconsin State Representative, helping to make laws for Wisconsin.
- Timothy Fellows: He was a farmer and a local official. He was also a Wisconsin State Representative. He is known for helping the Underground Railroad, which was a secret network that helped enslaved people escape to freedom.
- Edwin Kull: He was born in Bloomfield. He worked as a farmer and an educator, and he also served as a Wisconsin State Representative.
