Summit, Waukesha County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Location of Summit in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Waukesha |
| Settled | 1837 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 24.01 sq mi (62.20 km2) |
| • Land | 21.00 sq mi (54.39 km2) |
| • Water | 3.01 sq mi (7.80 km2) |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,784 |
| • Density | 240.04/sq mi (92.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
53066
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| Area code(s) | 262 |
| FIPS code | 55-78375 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584250 |
Summit is a village located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 4,784 people lived there. Some smaller areas like Summit Center, Summit Corners, and Waterville are also part of the village.
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History of Summit
Summit was first part of Milwaukee County. The area was settled in the spring of 1837 by a person named Andrew Baxter.
Early Leaders and Growth
In 1838, Curtis Reed became the first postmaster. He was also the first town chairman. By 1840, about 335 settlers lived in Summit. The town covered an area of about 36 square miles (93 square kilometers).
The first town meeting happened on April 5, 1842. During this meeting, Ralph Frisbie was chosen as the first town clerk.
Churches and Community Life
The first church building in Summit was built in 1842 at Nashotah Mission. Later, the mission moved to Delafield. St. Mary's Church, built in 1871, became the oldest church still operating in the town.
In 1875, a census counted 619 males and 540 females living in Summit. The last Native Americans were seen in the area in 1883.
Town Hall and Village Status
The first Town Hall was built in 1906. It was taken down in 1954, and a new one was built. On July 29, 2010, Summit officially changed from a town to a village. In April 2018, the Village Hall moved to a new building at 37100 Delafield Road.
Geography of Summit
Summit is a village with a total area of about 28.5 square miles (73.8 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 25.8 square miles (66.7 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 2.8 square miles (7.1 square kilometers), is water. This means about 9.68% of the village is covered by water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 4,999 | — | |
| 2010 | 4,676 | −6.5% | |
| 2020 | 4,784 | 2.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 4,999 people living in Summit. These people lived in 1,747 households, and 1,416 of these were families. The population density was about 194 people per square mile (75 people per square kilometer).
Who Lives in Summit?
Most people in Summit were White (97.26%). There were also smaller groups of African American (0.80%), Native American (0.14%), and Asian (0.86%) residents. Some people were from other races or from two or more races. About 1.40% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
About 36.8% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (73.3%) were married couples living together. About 14.9% of all households were single individuals. About 5.3% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone. The average household had 2.76 people, and the average family had 3.07 people.
Age and Income
The population in Summit was spread out by age. About 27.7% were under 18, and 10.6% were 65 or older. The average age was 40 years old.
The median income for a household in Summit was $71,884. For families, the median income was $76,859. The income per person in the village was $28,797. About 5.0% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included 5.5% of those under 18 and 3.5% of those 65 or older.
Education in Summit
Most of Summit is part of the Oconomowoc Area School District. Other parts are in the Kettle Moraine School District. Students in the Oconomowoc district attend Oconomowoc High School.
Notable People from Summit
- Elisha W. Edgerton was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
- John D. McDonald also served in the Wisconsin State Assembly.
- Eliphalet Stone was another member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
- Gustave Pabst, a well-known businessman from Milwaukee, bought land next to the Frederick Pabst Estate. He built a large mansion there called Ventnor Mansion.
Images for kids
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Summit Village Hall
See also
In Spanish: Summit (condad de Waukesha, Wisconsin) para niños
