Willow Springs, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Willow Springs, Wisconsin
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Location of Willow Springs, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Lafayette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 48.2 sq mi (124.9 km2) |
| • Land | 48.2 sq mi (124.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
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| • Total | 758 |
| • Density | 16/sq mi (6.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-87275 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584442 |
Willow Springs is a small town located in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It is a quiet place where people live and work.
In 2010, the population of Willow Springs was 758 people. This was an increase from the year 2000, when 632 people lived there. A small community called Calamine is also part of the town.
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Geography of Willow Springs
Willow Springs is found in the northern part of Lafayette County. It shares a border with Iowa County to its north.
The town covers an area of about 124.9 square kilometers (which is about 48.2 square miles). All of this area is land. Two important waterways flow through the town. The Pecatonica River runs through the western part. Otter Creek, which flows into the Pecatonica River, is in the eastern part.
People of Willow Springs
According to a census taken in 2000, there were 632 people living in Willow Springs. These people lived in 230 different homes. Most of these homes (178) were families.
The population density was about 13 people for every square mile. Most of the people living in the town were White (about 96.68%). A small number of people were of other races, including African American and Asian. About 2.37% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes had children under 18 living there (about 35.7%). Most families were married couples living together. About 20.4% of homes were single individuals. About 9.1% of homes had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average home had about 2.75 people. The average family had about 3.18 people.
The age groups in Willow Springs were spread out. About 25.6% of the people were under 18 years old. About 10.8% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 37 years old.
Notable People from Willow Springs
Some interesting people who were born in or had connections to Willow Springs include:
- James G. Monahan: He was a politician and an editor. An editor is someone who prepares written material for publication.
- Danverse Neff: He was a merchant, meaning he bought and sold goods. He was also a politician and led the board of Willow Springs.
- John Sheldon: He was a farmer and a businessman. He also became a politician.
See also
In Spanish: Willow Springs (Wisconsin) para niños
