Green Lake County, Wisconsin
Encyclopedia
Green Lake County is a county
located in the U.S. state
of Wisconsin
. As of 2000, the population was 19,105. Its county seat
is Green Lake
. The center of population
of Wisconsin is located in Green Lake County in the city of Markesan
.
, the county has a total area of 380 square miles (984.2 km²), of which 354 square miles (916.9 km²) is land and 26 square miles (67.3 km²) (6.87%) is water.
As of the census
of 2000, there were 19,105 people, 7,703 households, and 5,322 families residing in the county. The population density
was 54 people per square mile (21/km²). There were 9,831 housing units at an average density of 28 per square mile (11/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.81% White
, 0.15% Black
or African American
, 0.20% Native American
, 0.31% Asian
, 0.04% Pacific Islander
, 0.89% from other races
, and 0.60% from two or more races. 2.06% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 51.8% were of German, 10.6% Polish, 5.8% Irish
and 5.8% American
ancestry according to Census 2000. 94.2% spoke English
, 3.0% Spanish
and 1.8% German
as their first language.
There were 7,703 households out of which 29.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.50% were married couples
living together, 6.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.90% were non-families. 27.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the county, the population was spread out with 24.20% under the age of 18, 6.60% from 18 to 24, 26.20% from 25 to 44, 24.20% from 45 to 64, and 18.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 97.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.20 males.
County (United States)
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located in the U.S. state
U.S. state
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of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
. As of 2000, the population was 19,105. Its county seat
County seat
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is Green Lake
Green Lake, Wisconsin
Green Lake is a city in Green Lake County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,100 at the 2000 census. The city is located on the north side of Big Green Lake. The city of Green Lake is the county seat for the county of Green Lake...
. The center of population
Center of population
In demographics, the center of population of a region is a geographical point that describes a centerpoint of the region's population...
of Wisconsin is located in Green Lake County in the city of Markesan
Markesan, Wisconsin
Markesan is a city in Green Lake County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,396 at the 2000 census. The center of population of Wisconsin is located in Markesan.-Geography:Markesan is located at ....
.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the county has a total area of 380 square miles (984.2 km²), of which 354 square miles (916.9 km²) is land and 26 square miles (67.3 km²) (6.87%) is water.
Major highways
Adjacent counties
- Waushara County – north
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– west
Demographics
As of the census
Census
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of 2000, there were 19,105 people, 7,703 households, and 5,322 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 54 people per square mile (21/km²). There were 9,831 housing units at an average density of 28 per square mile (11/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.81% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.15% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.20% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.31% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.04% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.89% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.60% from two or more races. 2.06% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race. 51.8% were of German, 10.6% Polish, 5.8% Irish
Irish people
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and 5.8% American
United States
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ancestry according to Census 2000. 94.2% spoke English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
, 3.0% Spanish
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
and 1.8% German
German language
German is a West Germanic language, related to and classified alongside English and Dutch. With an estimated 90 – 98 million native speakers, German is one of the world's major languages and is the most widely-spoken first language in the European Union....
as their first language.
There were 7,703 households out of which 29.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.50% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 6.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.90% were non-families. 27.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the county, the population was spread out with 24.20% under the age of 18, 6.60% from 18 to 24, 26.20% from 25 to 44, 24.20% from 45 to 64, and 18.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 97.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.20 males.
Cities, villages, and towns
- Berlin (town)Berlin, Green Lake County, WisconsinBerlin is a town in Green Lake County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,145 at the 2000 census. The City of Berlin is located mostly within the town.-Geography:...
- Berlin, WisconsinBerlin, WisconsinBerlin is a city in Green Lake and Waushara Counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 5,305 at the 2000 census. The city is located mostly within the Town of Berlin in Green Lake County; only a small portion of the city extends into the Town of Aurora in Waushara...
- BrooklynBrooklyn, Green Lake County, WisconsinBrooklyn is a town in Green Lake County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,904 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 47.2 square miles , of which, 35.4 square miles of it is land and 11.8 square miles ...
- Green Lake (town)Green Lake (town), WisconsinGreen Lake is a town in Green Lake County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,258 at the 2000 census. The town is located on the south side of Green Lake, opposite the City of Green Lake, which is located on the north side...
- Green LakeGreen Lake, WisconsinGreen Lake is a city in Green Lake County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,100 at the 2000 census. The city is located on the north side of Big Green Lake. The city of Green Lake is the county seat for the county of Green Lake...
- Kingston (town)Kingston, Green Lake County, WisconsinKingston is a town in Green Lake County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 900 at the 2000 census. The Village of Kingston and the unincorporated community of Dalton are located within the town.-Geography:...
- KingstonKingston, WisconsinKingston is a village in Green Lake County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 288 at the 2000 census. The village is located within the Town of Kingston...
- MackfordMackford, WisconsinMackford is a town in Green Lake County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 585 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 34.3 square miles , of which, 33.6 square miles of it is land and 0.7 square miles of...
- ManchesterManchester, Green Lake County, WisconsinManchester is a town in Green Lake County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 848 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Manchester is located in the town.-Geography:...
- MarkesanMarkesan, WisconsinMarkesan is a city in Green Lake County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,396 at the 2000 census. The center of population of Wisconsin is located in Markesan.-Geography:Markesan is located at ....
- Marquette (town)Marquette (town), WisconsinMarquette is a town in Green Lake County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 481 at the 2000 census. The Village of Marquette is located within the town.-Geography:...
- Marquette (village)Marquette, WisconsinMarquette is a village in Green Lake County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 169 at the 2000 census. The village is located within the Town of Marquette...
- Princeton (town)Princeton (town), WisconsinPrinceton is a town in Green Lake County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,540 at the 2000 census. The City of Princeton is located within the town, though it is politically independent...
- PrincetonPrinceton, WisconsinPrinceton is a city in Green Lake County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,504 at the 2000 census. The city is located within the Town of Princeton, though it is politically independent.-Transportion:...
- SenecaSeneca, Green Lake County, WisconsinSeneca is a town in Green Lake County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 424 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Fairburn is located in the town.-Geography:...
- St. MarieSt. Marie, WisconsinSt. Marie is a town in Green Lake County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 341 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 33.5 square miles , of which, 33.5 square miles of it is land and 0.04 square miles of...
Unincorporated communities
- DaltonDalton, WisconsinDalton is an unincorporated census-designated place in the town of Kingston located in the southwestern corner of Green Lake County, Wisconsin, United States. It is located on Wisconsin Highway 44. It uses ZIP code 53926. As of the 2010 census, its population was 206. The surrounding countryside is...
- FairburnFairburn, WisconsinFairburn is an unincorporated community located in the town of Seneca, Green Lake County, Wisconsin, United States....
- Green Lake TerraceGreen Lake Terrace, WisconsinGreen Lake Terrace is located in the town of Princeton, Green Lake County, Wisconsin, United States....
- ManchesterManchester (community), Green Lake County, WisconsinManchester is an unincorporated community located in the town of Manchester, Green Lake County, Wisconsin, United States.Manchester is located along Wisconsin Highway 44 and Wisconsin Highway 73 west-southwest of Markesan....
- Spring GroveSpring Grove, Green Lake County, WisconsinSpring Grove is an unincorporated community located in the town of Green Lake, Green Lake County, Wisconsin, United States....
- UtleyUtley, WisconsinUtley is an unincorporated community located in the town of Green Lake, Green Lake County, Wisconsin, United States....
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Green Lake County, Wisconsin