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Town of Turtle
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Location of the Town of Turtle in Rock County and the state of Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Rock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 29.3 sq mi (76.0 km2) |
| • Land | 29.3 sq mi (76.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,393 |
| • Density | 83.3/sq mi (32.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-81050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584301 |
| Website | www.townofturtlewi.gov |
The Town of Turtle is a community located in Rock County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's called a "town" because of how areas are organized in Wisconsin. In 2020, about 2,393 people lived here.
The city of Beloit is right next to the Town of Turtle. You can also find smaller, unincorporated communities within the town, like Foxhollow, Porters, and Shopiere. Part of the community of Tiffany is also located here.
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What is the Geography of the Town of Turtle?
The Town of Turtle covers an area of about 29.3 square miles (which is about 76.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its official borders.
Who Lives in the Town of Turtle?
This section shares information about the people who live in the Town of Turtle. This data comes from a special count of people called a census.
How Many People Live Here?
In the year 2000, there were 2,444 people living in the town. This meant there were about 83.3 people for every square mile. There were 957 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Most of these households (728) were families.
What is the Background of the Residents?
Most people living in the Town of Turtle in 2000 were White (about 97.26%). A smaller number were African American (1.47%), Native American (0.33%), or Asian (0.25%). Some people were from other backgrounds or a mix of backgrounds. About 1.02% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
What is the Age Range of the Population?
The population in 2000 included people of all ages. About 23.6% were under 18 years old. The largest group, about 31.7%, was between 45 and 64 years old. The median age, which is the middle age of all the people, was 42 years old. This means half the people were younger than 42 and half were older.
What are the Income Levels?
In 2000, the average income for a household in the town was about $57,188 per year. For families, the average income was a bit higher, around $63,293. A small number of families (1.0%) and people (2.7%) lived below the poverty line. This means their income was below a certain level needed to cover basic living costs.
How Do People Get Around in the Town of Turtle?
Public transportation is available in the southwest part of the Town of Turtle. Routes 3 and 5 of Beloit Transit help people travel to different places in the area.
Who are Some Famous People from the Town of Turtle?
The Town of Turtle has been home to several notable individuals who contributed to their communities and the state.
- Samuel Colley: He was a farmer who also served in the Wisconsin State Assembly, which is part of the state government. He was a member of the Free Soil Party and later the Republican Party. He also worked as a county sheriff.
- Charles H. Everett: He was a Republican who served in both the State Assembly and the Wisconsin State Senate, another part of the state government.
- John Hammond: Another farmer, he was also a Republican member of the State Assembly.
- Cornelius Mortimer Treat: He was a farmer and a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
See also
In Spanish: Turtle (Wisconsin) para niños
