Poynette, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Poynette, Wisconsin
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Village
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Downtown Poynette
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Location of Poynette in Columbia County, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Columbia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.59 sq mi (6.72 km2) |
| • Land | 2.57 sq mi (6.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
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| • Total | 2,590 |
| • Density | 1,000/sq mi (385.4/km2) |
| • Demonym | Poynesian |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-64900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1571865 |
| Website | www.poynette-wi.gov |
Poynette is a small village located in Columbia County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,590 people lived there. It is also part of the larger Madison area.
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History of Poynette
Poynette got its name from an interesting mistake! The village was named after a person called Pierre Paquette (1796–1836). He was an early fur trader and one of the first settlers in south-central Wisconsin.
When people applied to open a post office in the area, Paquette's name was misread. It looked like "Poynette" instead of "Paquette." So, the post office was accidentally named "Poynette." Later, the entire village took its name from this post office. The community officially became a village in 1892.
Geography of Poynette
Poynette is located in Wisconsin, at these coordinates: 43°23′32″N 89°24′3″W / 43.39222°N 89.40083°W.
Land and Water Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 2.58 square miles (6.72 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.55 square miles (6.65 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.06 square kilometers), is water.
Poynette Population Facts
The population of Poynette has grown over the years. Here's how many people have lived in the village during different census years:
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| 1870 | 300 | — | |
| 1880 | 366 | 22.0% | |
| 1890 | 517 | 41.3% | |
| 1900 | 533 | 3.1% | |
| 1910 | 656 | 23.1% | |
| 1920 | 724 | 10.4% | |
| 1930 | 672 | −7.2% | |
| 1940 | 870 | 29.5% | |
| 1950 | 969 | 11.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,090 | 12.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,118 | 2.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,447 | 29.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,662 | 14.9% | |
| 2000 | 2,266 | 36.3% | |
| 2010 | 2,528 | 11.6% | |
| 2020 | 2,590 | 2.5% | |
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2010 Census Details
In 2010, the census showed that 2,528 people lived in Poynette. There were 1,046 households, and 670 of these were families.
Most of the people living in the village were White (96.6%). A smaller number were African American (0.9%), Native American (0.8%), or Asian (0.3%). About 1.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Poynette was about 36.8 years old. About 26.8% of residents were under 18 years old. Also, 10.8% of residents were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.3%) and females (50.7%).
Education in Poynette
Students in Poynette attend schools within the Poynette School District. This district includes:
- Poynette High School
- Poynette Middle School
- Arlington Elementary Schools
Notable People from Poynette
Many interesting people have connections to Poynette. Here are a few:
- Augustus O. Dole: He was a Wisconsin State Representative.
- Elmer E. Haight: He also served as a Wisconsin State Representative and was the postmaster in Poynette.
- Hugh Pierce Jamieson: Another Wisconsin State Representative.
- Wesley L. Packard: He was a Wisconsin State Representative.
- Harry Luman Russell: A well-known educator.
Images for kids
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Downtown Poynette
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Location of Poynette in Columbia County, Wisconsin
See also
In Spanish: Poynette (Wisconsin) para niños
