Dell Prairie, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Dell Prairie, Wisconsin
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Location in Adams County and the state of Wisconsin.
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 Dell Prairie, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Dell Prairie, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Adams |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.1 sq mi (85.8 km2) |
| • Land | 31.9 sq mi (82.7 km2) |
| • Water | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 988 ft (301 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,631 |
| • Density | 49.23/sq mi (19.009/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-19575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583071 |
Dell Prairie is a small town in Adams County, Wisconsin. It is located in the United States. In 2020, about 1,631 people lived there. This was a small increase from 1,590 people in 2010. A smaller community called Plainville is also part of Dell Prairie.
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Geography of Dell Prairie
Dell Prairie is located at specific map coordinates: 43°21′22″N 89°44′52″W / 43.35611°N 89.74778°W.
Land and Water Areas
The town covers a total area of about 85.8 square kilometers (33.1 square miles). Most of this area, 82.7 square kilometers (31.9 square miles), is land. The remaining 3.2 square kilometers (1.2 square miles), or about 3.7%, is water.
Wisconsin River Boundary
The Wisconsin River forms the western edge of Dell Prairie. This river flows through a beautiful area known as the Upper Wisconsin Dells. The city of Wisconsin Dells is nearby. It has expanded north into land that used to be part of Dell Prairie.
People of Dell Prairie
Information about the people living in Dell Prairie comes from the census. A census is a count of the population.
Population and Homes
In 2000, there were 1,415 people living in Dell Prairie. They lived in 553 households. A household is a group of people living together. Out of these, 403 were families. The town had about 42 people per square mile. There were also 754 housing units.
Diversity in Dell Prairie
Most people in Dell Prairie in 2000 were White (96.89%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 1.34% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Family Life
Many households in Dell Prairie were married couples living together (62.7%). About 29.7% of households had children under 18. The average household had 2.51 people. The average family had 2.89 people.
Age Groups
The population of Dell Prairie includes people of all ages.
- About 22.7% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 6.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 27.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 30.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 14.0% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Dell Prairie was 41 years old.
Income in Dell Prairie
In 2000, the typical income for a household in Dell Prairie was $43,750 per year. For families, the typical income was $47,750. The average income per person in the town was $19,209. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line. This included 10.2% of those under 18.
Education in Dell Prairie
Students in Dell Prairie attend schools run by the School District of Wisconsin Dells.
Local Schools
The school district operates a middle school and a high school.
- Spring Hill Middle School
- Wisconsin Dells High School
See also
In Spanish: Dell Prairie (Wisconsin) para niños
