Washington, La Crosse County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Washington, Wisconsin
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Town hall in Newberg Corners
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Location of Washington, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | La Crosse |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.1 sq mi (93.5 km2) |
| • Land | 36.1 sq mi (93.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,273 ft (388 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 745 |
| • Density | 21.3/sq mi (8.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-83650 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584355 |
Washington is a town located in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It is part of the larger La Crosse area. In 2010, about 745 people lived there. Two smaller communities, Middle Ridge and Newberg Corners, are also found within the town.
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About Washington, Wisconsin
Where is Washington located?
The town of Washington covers an area of about 36.1 square miles (93.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders. It is located in the western part of Wisconsin.
How many people live in Washington?
The number of people living in Washington has stayed fairly steady over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1980 | 711 | — |
| 1990 | 726 | +2.1% |
| 2000 | 738 | +1.7% |
| 2010 | 745 | +0.9% |
In 2000, there were 738 people living in the town. These people lived in 228 homes, with 181 of those being families. Most of the people living in Washington were White. A small number of people were Native American or Asian, or from two or more racial backgrounds.
Most homes had married couples living together. About 39% of homes had children under 18. The average home had about 2.83 people, and the average family had about 3.21 people.
What is the age range of residents?
The people in Washington are of different ages. About 24.7% of the population was under 18 years old. About 23.4% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 41 years old.
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