Norway, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Norway, Wisconsin
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Town hall in Wind Lake
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Location of the Town of Norway, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Racine |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.7 sq mi (92.3 km2) |
| • Land | 33.7 sq mi (87.3 km2) |
| • Water | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,916 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 262 |
| FIPS code | 55-58600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583833 |
The Town of Norway is a community in Racine County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 7,916 people lived there. The town includes the community of Wind Lake and parts of North Cape and Union Church.
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History of Norway Town
The Town of Norway has an interesting past. It was home to the Muskego Settlement. This was one of the very first places where people from Norway settled in America. This happened a long time ago and helped shape the area.
Geography and Land Area
The Town of Norway covers an area of about 35.7 square miles (92.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 33.7 square miles (87.3 square kilometers). The rest, about 1.9 square miles (5.0 square kilometers), is water.
People Living in Norway Town
In 2000, there were about 7,600 people living in the town. These people lived in about 2,641 homes. Most of the homes were families, with many being married couples.
Age Groups in the Town
The population in the town was spread out by age. About 29.4% of the people were under 18 years old. About 33.8% were between 25 and 44 years old. The average age of people in the town was 37 years old.
Income and Living Standards
In 2000, the average income for a household in the town was about $65,513 per year. For families, the average income was about $71,997. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line.
Notable People from Norway
Many interesting people have connections to the Town of Norway. Here are a few:
- Adam Apple, a state legislator who helped make laws.
- Joseph F. Bellante, Jr., another state legislator.
- Patrick Cheves, also a state legislator.
- John Edmund Fries, an American football player and coach.
- Scott Gunderson, a state legislator who owns a farm and house in Norway.
- Hans Christian Heg, an important person who fought against slavery. He was also a journalist, politician, and soldier.
- Henry F. Johnson, a state legislator.
- W. Grant Nelson, a state legislator.
- Randolph H. Runden, a state legislator.
See also
In Spanish: Norway (Wisconsin) para niños
