Shorewood Hills, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Shorewood Hills, Wisconsin
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Location of Shorewood Hills in Dane County, Wisconsin.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Dane |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.80 sq mi (2.06 km2) |
| • Land | 0.80 sq mi (2.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,169 |
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2,001 |
| • Density | 2,513.82/sq mi (970.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-73750 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1574072 |
Shorewood Hills is a small village in Dane County, Wisconsin, USA. It was started in 1927. In 2020, about 2,169 people lived there. The village is completely surrounded by the city of Madison and Lake Mendota. It is also part of the larger Madison area.
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Exploring Shorewood Hills: Location and Size
Shorewood Hills is located at 43°4′43″N 89°26′43″W / 43.07861°N 89.44528°W.
The village covers a total area of about 2.06 square kilometers (0.80 square miles). All of this area is land.
Shorewood Hills has clear borders. To the east, it's next to the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. To the south, you'll find University Avenue. The Indian Hills neighborhood of Madison is to the west. And to the north, the village is bordered by Lake Mendota.
Village Services: Police and Fire Protection
The Shorewood Hills Police Department keeps the village safe.
Before 2014, the Shorewood Hills Fire Department handled fire and medical emergencies. Since 2014, the city of Madison Fire Department has been providing these services. This is done through a special agreement with Shorewood Hills.
Getting Around: Transportation in Shorewood Hills
Main Roads and Public Transport
University Avenue is the main road in Shorewood Hills. It connects the village to Downtown Madison in the east. It also links to the west side of Madison and Middleton in the west.
Shorewood Hills has good public transportation. Metro Transit offers several bus routes, including A, C, F, J, R, 28, 38, and 65. The village will also have a Bus Rapid Transit station at Shorewood Hills Boulevard starting in 2024.
Air, Bike, and Rail Travel
The closest airport for commercial flights is Dane County Regional Airport.
If you enjoy biking, Shorewood Hills is connected to Madison's large network of bike paths.
The Wisconsin & Southern railroad also runs through the village. It uses a line called the Prairie Subdivision.
Who Lives Here: Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 347 | — | |
| 1940 | 1,064 | 206.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,594 | 49.8% | |
| 1960 | 2,320 | 45.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,206 | −4.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,837 | −16.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,680 | −8.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,732 | 3.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,565 | −9.6% | |
| 2020 | 2,169 | 38.6% | |
2020 Census Information
In 2020, there were 2,277 people living in Shorewood Hills. These people lived in 950 households, with 625 of them being families. The village had about 970 people per square kilometer (2,513 people per square mile).
Most residents (76.3%) were White. Other groups included African American (2.4%), Native American (0.3%), and Asian (10.7%). About 9.5% of people were from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people made up 5.1% of the population. Also, 11.2% of the people were born outside the United States.
The average family income was $123,200. Many adults in the village have a high level of education. About 65.4% have a graduate or professional degree, and 90% have a bachelor's degree. This makes Shorewood Hills one of the most educated places in the U.S. for its size.
About 27.2% of households had children under 18. Most households (60.6%) were married couples. The average household had 2.39 people, and the average family had 2.95 people.
The average age in the village was 40.3 years. About 22.0% of residents were under 18. People aged 65 or older made up 18.6% of the population. The village had slightly more females (51.5%) than males (49.5%).
2010 Census Information
In 2010, Shorewood Hills had 1,565 people. There were 620 households, and 478 of them were families. The population density was about 1,956 people per square mile (755 people per square kilometer).
The racial makeup was mostly White (91.2%). Other groups included African American (1.0%), Native American (0.1%), and Asian (5.2%). Hispanic or Latino people made up 3.8% of the population.
About 34.7% of households had children under 18. Most households (70.0%) were married couples. The average household size was 2.52 people, and the average family size was 2.90 people.
The average age in the village was 48.4 years. About 25.2% of residents were under 18. People aged 65 or older made up 19.9% of the population. The village had slightly more females (51.8%) than males (48.2%).
Interesting Places to Visit
Famous Buildings and Ancient Mounds
The First Unitarian Society Meeting House is in Shorewood Hills. This special building was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. It looks like hands held together in prayer.
The Blackhawk Country Club in Shorewood Hills has several well-preserved effigy mounds. These are ancient earthworks shaped like animals or lines. You can find linear mounds, a bear-shaped mound, and a large goose-shaped mound on the golf course. People believe these mounds were built by Mound Building people between 500 and 1500 AD.
Medical History Site
The Radiation Center was once located in Shorewood Hills. It was the first private medical center to use a special machine called a betatron to treat cancer patients. Dr. O. Arthur Stiennon opened it in 1957. In 1993, the building was taken down. A Ronald McDonald House was built in its place. This house provides a place for families to stay while their children receive medical treatment.
Learning in Shorewood Hills: Education
Shorewood Hills Elementary School (SHES) is located in the center of the village. It serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade. About 500 students attend the school.
SHES has three playgrounds and offers programs after school. It is part of the Madison Metropolitan School District.
Well-Known People from Shorewood Hills
Many notable people have lived in Shorewood Hills:
- Thomas D. Brock: He discovered special bacteria that led to the development of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). PCR is a very important method used in biology and medicine.
- Suzy Favor Hamilton: A talented middle-distance runner.
- Eric Heiden and Beth Heiden: These siblings won medals for speed skating at the 1980 Winter Olympics. They were also successful in cycling. They grew up in Shorewood Hills. The village has a recreational facility called the "Heiden Haus" at its skating rink, named after their family.
- Howard Temin: He discovered reverse transcriptase. For this important discovery, he shared the 1975 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
See also
In Spanish: Shorewood Hills (Wisconsin) para niños
