Washington, Green County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Washington, Wisconsin
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Location in Green County and the state of Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Green |
| 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 | 1,007 ft (307 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 627 |
| • Density | 17.5/sq mi (6.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-83625 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584354 |
Washington is a small town in Green County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 627 people lived there. A small part of the community called Schultz is also in the town of Washington.
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About the Land
The town of Washington covers an area of about 35.8 square miles. All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's borders.
Who Lives Here?
In 2000, there were 627 people living in Washington. Most people were white (about 98.7%). A very small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were also of Hispanic or Latino background.
Families and Homes
There were 233 homes in the town. Many of these homes (about 69%) were families with married couples living together. About 37% of homes had children under 18 years old. The average home had about 2.68 people living in it.
Age Groups
The people in Washington were of different ages:
- About 26.6% were under 18 years old.
- About 7.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 29.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 25.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 11.3% were 65 years or older.
The average age in the town was 36 years old.
Money Matters
In 2000, the average income for a household in Washington was $50,000 per year. For families, the average income was $52,500. A small number of families (about 1.1%) and people (about 3.9%) lived below the poverty line.
Famous People from Washington
Some notable people have connections to the town of Washington:
- Fred K. Hefty: He was born in the town. He later became a farmer and served as a Wisconsin State Representative, helping to make laws for Wisconsin.
- Noah Phelps: He was a surveyor, which means he measured land. He also lived on a farm in Washington and was a member of the Wisconsin Territorial Legislature, which was like the government for Wisconsin before it became a state.
See also
In Spanish: Washington (condado de Green, Wisconsin) para niños
