Verona (town), Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Verona
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Verona town hall
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Location in Dane County and the state of Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Dane |
| Area | |
| • Total | 29.4 sq mi (76.0 km2) |
| • Land | 29.3 sq mi (75.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,947 |
| • Density | 73.4/sq mi (28.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-82625 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584329 |
The Town of Verona is a place in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. In 2020, about 1,947 people lived here. The larger City of Verona and a small community called Five Points are also found within the town's area.
Geography of Verona Town
The Town of Verona covers a total area of about 29.4 square miles (76 km2). Most of this area, about 29.3 square miles (76 km2), is land. Only a very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2), is water.
People Living in Verona
In 2000, there were 2,153 people living in the Town of Verona. These people lived in 758 homes, and 601 of these were families. On average, there were about 73 people per square mile.
Most of the people in the town were White (96.75%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian people. About 1% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many homes (35.5%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (70.7%) were married couples living together. The average home had 2.69 people, and the average family had 3.00 people.
The age of the people living in Verona varied. About 25.8% were under 18 years old. The median age, which is the middle age of all the people, was 43 years. This means half the people were younger than 43 and half were older.
Notable People from Verona
Some interesting people who lived in the Town of Verona include:
- Hiram Cornwell: He was a Wisconsin State Representative, which means he helped make laws for the state.
- Rudy W. Roethlisberger: He also served as a Wisconsin State Representative.
