Windsor, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Windsor, Wisconsin
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Windsor water tower
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Location of Windsor in Dane County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Dane |
| Area | |
| • Total | 27.67 sq mi (71.67 km2) |
| • Land | 27.56 sq mi (71.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,033 ft (315 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,754 |
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(2019)
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7,644 |
| • Density | 277.32/sq mi (107.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-87750 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584454 |
Windsor is a village in Dane County, Wisconsin. It used to be a town. In 2020, about 8,754 people lived there.
Within Windsor, you'll find smaller communities. These include Lake Windsor, Morrisonville, and Token Creek.
Windsor officially became a village on November 3, 2015. Before that, it was known as a "town." Part of the town was also a special area called a census-designated place. Windsor is part of the larger Madison metropolitan statistical area.
There was once a disagreement with the Village of DeForest about land. In 2004, they reached an agreement. Some land went to DeForest, and some stayed with Windsor. They also traded other less populated areas.
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History of Windsor
Early Settlers in Windsor
People first visited the Windsor area in the late 1830s. The very first settler was William Lawrence. He came from Vermont in 1841. Later, he fought in the Civil War. James Morrison settled in the town in 1843. His settlement is now known as Morrisonville.
Geography of Windsor
Land and Water Areas
Windsor covers a total area of about 30.8 square miles (79.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. About 30.7 square miles (79.5 square kilometers) is land. Only a small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.3 square kilometers), is water.
People of Windsor
Population Changes Over Time
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| 2020 | 8,754 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 5,286 people living in Windsor. These people lived in 1,880 households. About 1,549 of these were families. The population density was about 172 people per square mile.
Who Lives in Windsor?
Most people in Windsor are White (96.71%). Other groups include Black or African American (0.45%), Native American (0.32%), and Asian (0.93%). About 1.15% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (41.4%) had children under 18. Most households (71.8%) were married couples. The average household had 2.80 people. The average family had 3.05 people.
Age Groups in Windsor
The population in 2000 was spread out by age. About 28.6% were under 18 years old. About 31.4% were between 25 and 44. The average age was 37 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 98.6 males.
Income in Windsor
In 2000, the average income for a household was $67,610. For families, it was $73,042. The average income per person was $29,266. Very few people (0.5%) lived below the poverty line.
Education in Windsor
Local Schools
Windsor has one public school called Windsor Elementary School. It teaches students from kindergarten to fourth grade. Older students in Windsor attend schools in nearby DeForest. These schools are part of the DeForest Area School District.
Notable People from Windsor
- Clara Bewick Colby: A well-known writer.
- Michael Johnson: He served as a state representative.
- Clement Warner: A farmer and a colonel in the Iron Brigade. He later became a state legislator.
Images for kids
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Windsor water tower
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Location of Windsor in Dane County, Wisconsin.
See also
In Spanish: Windsor (condado de Dane) para niños
