Ottawa, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Ottawa, Wisconsin
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Location in Waukesha County and the state of Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Waukesha |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.9 sq mi (90.4 km2) |
| • Land | 34.3 sq mi (88.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,646 |
| • Density | 109.5/sq mi (42.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
53066, 53118
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| Area code(s) | 262 |
| FIPS code | 55-60700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583880 |
Ottawa is a town located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 3,646 people lived there.
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History of Ottawa
The town of Ottawa got its name from the Ottawa, a group of Native American people.
Geography of the Town
Ottawa covers about 34.9 square miles (90.4 square kilometers) in total. Most of this area, about 34.3 square miles (88.9 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.6 square miles (1.6 square kilometers), is water. This means a small part of the town is made up of lakes or rivers.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 2,795 | — | |
| 1990 | 2,988 | 6.9% | |
| 2000 | 3,758 | 25.8% | |
| 2010 | 3,859 | 2.7% | |
| 2020 | 3,646 | −5.5% | |
In 2000, there were 3,758 people living in Ottawa. These people lived in 1,375 homes, and 1,112 of those were families. On average, there were about 109 people per square mile.
Most people in Ottawa were White (about 98%). A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were also from other races or had mixed backgrounds. About 0.72% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 36% of homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (74%) were married couples living together. The average home had about 2.73 people, and the average family had about 3.06 people.
The population of Ottawa included people of all ages. About 26% were under 18 years old. About 11% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 41 years old.
October 2019 Tornado Event
On October 1, 2019, a tornado passed through the Town of Ottawa. This tornado was classified as an EF1 on the Enhanced Fujita scale. Its winds were estimated to be around 100 miles per hour.
The tornado traveled for about 13 miles (20.9 kilometers). It was about 100 yards (91.4 meters) wide. Along its path, it knocked down many trees and snapped power lines. Luckily, damage to buildings was not very severe. The worst damage was a shed's roof being torn off and carried a quarter-mile away. No one was hurt or killed during this storm.
Notable People from Ottawa
- Caleb C. Harris was a doctor and politician who lived in the town of Ottawa.
See also
In Spanish: Ottawa (Wisconsin) para niños
