Waupun (town), Wisconsin facts for kids
Waupun is a small town located in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 1,385 people lived here. The town of Waupun is right next to the larger city of Waupun. A small community called Ladoga is also partly located within the town.
Where is Waupun Located?
The town of Waupun covers an area of about 35 square miles (which is about 90.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the town's boundaries.
Who Lives in Waupun?
In 2000, there were 1,385 people living in Waupun. These people lived in 472 households, and 407 of these were families. The town had about 40 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Waupun were White (about 98%). A small number of people were African American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (about 40%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (80%) were married couples. The average household had almost three people.
The median age in Waupun was 37 years old. This means half the people were younger than 37 and half were older. About 29% of the people were under 18 years old. About 11% were 65 years or older.
Important People from Waupun
Some notable people who lived in the town of Waupun include:
- Frank L. Bacon: He was a farmer and a businessman. He also worked as a politician, meaning he was involved in government and making laws.
- Wolcott Turner Brooks: He was also a farmer and a politician who lived in the town.
See also
In Spanish: Waupun (condado de Fond du Lac, Wisconsin) para niños
