Primrose, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Primrose
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Location in Dane County and the state of Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Dane |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.8 sq mi (92.8 km2) |
| • Land | 35.8 sq mi (92.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 991 ft (302 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 750 |
| • Density | 19.0/sq mi (7.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-65575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583985 |
| Website | http://townofprimrose.com/ |
The Town of Primrose is a small community in Dane County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's a quiet place where people live and work. In 2020, about 750 people called Primrose home.
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About Primrose's Location
Primrose is located in the state of Wisconsin. It covers an area of about 35.8 square miles. That's roughly 92.8 square kilometers. All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's borders.
Who Lives in Primrose?
In 2000, there were 682 people living in Primrose. They lived in 243 different homes. Most of these homes (192) were families. The town had about 19 people living in each square mile.
Families and Households
Many homes in Primrose were families. About 32.5% of homes had kids under 18 living there. Most families (71.6%) were married couples. A small number (3.7%) were single mothers with no husband. About 20.6% of homes were not families.
Age Groups in Primrose
The people in Primrose were of different ages.
- About 23.9% were under 18 years old.
- About 6.0% were between 18 and 24.
- About 29.6% were between 25 and 44.
- About 28.6% were between 45 and 64.
- About 11.9% were 65 or older.
The average age in Primrose was 40 years old.
Income and Money
In 2000, the average income for a household in Primrose was $51,964 per year. For families, the average income was $54,063. The average income for each person in the town was $23,935. A small number of families (2.1%) and people (4.4%) lived below the poverty line.
Famous People from Primrose
Even though Primrose is a small town, some notable people have connections to it.
- Albert J. Baker: He was born in Primrose and later became a representative for Wisconsin.
- Charles S. Eastman: Born in Primrose, he became a lawyer and politician in South Dakota.
- Clarence Gonstead: A famous chiropractor, he lived in Primrose when he was a child.
- Harvey Marion LaFollette: He was born in Primrose and became an educator and politician in Indiana. He also founded the town of LaFollette, Tennessee.
- Robert M. La Follette: A very important politician, he was born in Primrose. He served as the governor of Wisconsin and as a United States senator.
- Eli Pederson: He was a Wisconsin State Representative and lived in Primrose.
See also
In Spanish: Primrose (Wisconsin) para niños
