Ontario, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Ontario, Wisconsin
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Location of Ontario in Vernon County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Vernon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 554 |
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| • Density | 552.79/sq mi (213.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-60075 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1570841 |
Ontario is a small village located in Vernon County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 554 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a friendly community.
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Exploring Ontario's Location
Ontario is found at specific coordinates. These are like a unique address on a map. The village is located at 43.723396 degrees North and -90.591999 degrees West.
Village Size and Area
The United States Census Bureau tells us about the village's size. Ontario covers a total area of about 1.01 square miles. Most of this area, about 1.00 square mile, is land. A very small part, only 0.01 square mile, is water.
Understanding Ontario's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 179 | — | |
| 1900 | 389 | — | |
| 1910 | 304 | −21.9% | |
| 1920 | 311 | 2.3% | |
| 1930 | 330 | 6.1% | |
| 1940 | 533 | 61.5% | |
| 1950 | 527 | −1.1% | |
| 1960 | 448 | −15.0% | |
| 1970 | 392 | −12.5% | |
| 1980 | 398 | 1.5% | |
| 1990 | 407 | 2.3% | |
| 2000 | 476 | 17.0% | |
| 2010 | 554 | 16.4% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 555 | 0.2% | |
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The population of Ontario has changed over the years. In 1880, only 179 people lived here. By 2010, the population grew to 554 people. In 2019, it was estimated that about 555 people lived in the village.
Population Details from 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 554 people living in Ontario. These people lived in 210 different homes, called households. About 135 of these households were families.
The village had about 554 people for every square mile of land. There were also 253 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most people in Ontario were White, making up 88.3% of the population. There were also people from other backgrounds. About 14.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, about 31.9% of the people in Ontario were under 18 years old. The average age of people in the village was 31.5 years. Slightly more than half of the residents, 52.2%, were female.
Fun Places to Visit
Ontario is close to a really cool place called Wildcat Mountain State Park. It's a great spot for outdoor adventures. You can go hiking, enjoy nature, and explore the beautiful Wisconsin landscape.
Images for kids
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Ontario Post Office WI.jpg
The local post office
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Ontario Public Library WI.jpg
The public library
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The Village hall
See also
In Spanish: Ontario (Wisconsin) para niños
