South Wayne, Wisconsin facts for kids
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South Wayne, Wisconsin
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Village
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Location of South Wayne in Lafayette County, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Lafayette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.83 sq mi (2.16 km2) |
| • Land | 0.83 sq mi (2.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 446 |
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| • Density | 568.51/sq mi (219.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-75275 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1574504 |
South Wayne is a small village located in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 446 people lived there.
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Where is South Wayne?
South Wayne is found at coordinates 42°34′3″N 89°52′41″W / 42.56750°N 89.87806°W. This means it is in the northern part of the world, west of the main line that divides east and west.
The village covers a total area of about 2.16 square kilometers (0.83 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the village limits.
Who Lives in South Wayne?
The number of people living in South Wayne has changed over the years. Here is a look at how the population has grown or shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 285 | — | |
| 1920 | 290 | — | |
| 1930 | 316 | 9.0% | |
| 1940 | 331 | 4.7% | |
| 1950 | 328 | −0.9% | |
| 1960 | 354 | 7.9% | |
| 1970 | 436 | 23.2% | |
| 1980 | 495 | 13.5% | |
| 1990 | 478 | −3.4% | |
| 2000 | 484 | 1.3% | |
| 2010 | 489 | 1.0% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 473 | −3.3% | |
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Village Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 489 people living in South Wayne. These people lived in 206 homes, and 121 of these were families. The village had about 220 housing units in total.
Most of the people living in the village were White. A small number were African American or from other backgrounds. A very small percentage of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the village was about 40 years old. About 27% of residents were under 18 years old. About 16% were 65 years old or older. The village had slightly more males than females.
Fun Things to Do
The Cheese Country Trail is a popular path that goes right through South Wayne. This trail is great for walking, biking, and other outdoor activities.
Famous People from South Wayne
Some notable people have connections to South Wayne:
- Justus Henry Nelson grew up in South Wayne. He became a Methodist missionary, which means he traveled to other places to share his religious beliefs and help people. He worked in the Amazon region.
- Melvin Olson was a State Senator for Wisconsin. A State Senator is a person elected to help make laws for the state. He was also the President of South Wayne, which is a local leadership role in the village.
