Wingville, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Wingville
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Location of the Town of Wingville
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Grant |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.5 sq mi (91.9 km2) |
| • Land | 35.5 sq mi (91.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,102 ft (336 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 394 |
| • Density | 11.1/sq mi (4.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-87800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584456 |
The Town of Wingville is a small town in Wisconsin, a state in the United States. It is located in the northeastern part of Grant County. In the year 2000, about 394 people lived there. Two smaller communities, Centerville and Preston, are also partly located within the town of Wingville.
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Exploring Wingville's Location
Wingville is found in the state of Wisconsin, which is in the Midwest region of the United States. It is part of Grant County.
How Big is Wingville?
According to official records, the total area of Wingville is about 35.5 square miles (91.9 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.
Who Lives in Wingville?
In the year 2000, there were 394 people living in Wingville. These people lived in 126 different homes, and 100 of these were families.
Wingville's Population Details
The town had about 11 people living in each square mile. Many households (43.7%) had children under 18 years old. Most households (73%) were married couples living together.
The people living in Wingville were of different ages:
- 35.8% were under 18 years old.
- 5.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 26.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 20.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 11.7% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Wingville was 33 years.
Famous People from Wingville
Some notable people who have connections to Wingville include:
- John J. Blaine: He was a very important person in Wisconsin. He served as the Governor of Wisconsin, which is like the leader of the state. He also became a U.S. Senator, representing Wisconsin in the national government.
- Samuel Abbott Ferrin: He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. This is a group of elected officials who help make laws for the state of Wisconsin.
See also
In Spanish: Wingville (Wisconsin) para niños
