Jefferson County, Wisconsin
Encyclopedia
Jefferson County is a county
located in the U.S. state
of Wisconsin
. As of 2000, the population was 74,021. Its county seat
is Jefferson
.
, the county has a total area of 583 square miles (1,510 km²), of which 557 square miles (1,442.6 km²) is land and 26 square miles (67.3 km²) (4.42%) is water.
As of the census
of 2000, there were 74,021 people, 28,205 households, and 19,884 families residing in the county. The population density
was 133 people per square mile (51/km²). There were 30,092 housing units at an average density of 54 per square mile (21/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.34% White
, 0.28% Black
or African American
, 0.34% Native American
, 0.45% Asian
, 0.02% Pacific Islander
, 1.65% from other races
, and 0.93% from two or more races. 4.09% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 55.1% were of German, 6.1% Norwegian, 6.0% Irish
and 5.1% American
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 28,205 households out of which 33.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.50% were married couples
living together, 8.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.50% were non-families. 23.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the county, the population was spread out with 25.20% under the age of 18, 8.50% from 18 to 24, 30.40% from 25 to 44, 23.20% from 45 to 64, and 12.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 98.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.80 males.
The County Board of Supervisors, with 30 members, serves as the legislative body for the county. There are seven elected officials in addition to the County Board of Supervisors. County-wide partisan elections are held in November. The County Board's members are elected for two-year terms during a spring non-partisan election. The County Board is responsible for the county administrator. The Jefferson County Administrator is Gary Petre. The County Board also elects a chairman, vice-chairman, and second vice-chairman. Members of the County Board of Supervisors
are as follows:
(County Board terms expire April 15, 2008)
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 74,021. Its county seat
County seat
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is Jefferson
Jefferson, Wisconsin
Jefferson is a city in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, and is its county seat. It is located at the confluence of the Rock and Crawfish Rivers. The population was 7,338 at the 2000 census. The city is located partially within the Town of Jefferson.-History:...
.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the county has a total area of 583 square miles (1,510 km²), of which 557 square miles (1,442.6 km²) is land and 26 square miles (67.3 km²) (4.42%) is water.
Major highways
U.S. Highway 14
U.S. Highway 18
Adjacent counties
- Dodge CountyDodge County, WisconsinDodge County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2010, the population was 88,759. Its county seat is Juneau.-Geography:According to the U.S...
- north - Waukesha CountyWaukesha County, WisconsinWaukesha County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2008, the population was 380,629. Its county seat is Waukesha.-History:The part of Wisconsin that Waukesha County now occupies was a part of Michigan when Milwaukee County was organized in September 1834. On July 4, 1836, the...
- east - Walworth CountyWalworth County, WisconsinWalworth County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2010, the population was 102,228. Its county seat is Elkhorn.-Geography:According to the U.S...
- southeast - Rock CountyRock County, Wisconsin-Unincorporated communities:-Further reading:* . Chicago: Western Historical Company, 1879.* Brown, William F. , Chicago: Cooper, 1908.* Brown, William F. , Chicago: Cooper, 1908....
- southwest - Dane CountyDane County, WisconsinAs of the census of 2000, there were 426,526 people, 173,484 households, and 100,794 families residing in the county. The population density was 355 people per square mile . There were 180,398 housing units at an average density of 150 per square mile...
- west
Demographics
As of the census
Census
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of 2000, there were 74,021 people, 28,205 households, and 19,884 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 133 people per square mile (51/km²). There were 30,092 housing units at an average density of 54 per square mile (21/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.34% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.28% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
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...
, 0.34% Native American
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...
, 0.45% Asian
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...
, 0.02% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.65% from other races
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...
, and 0.93% from two or more races. 4.09% 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)
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...
of any race. 55.1% were of German, 6.1% Norwegian, 6.0% Irish
Irish people
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and 5.1% American
United States
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ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 28,205 households out of which 33.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.50% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 8.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.50% were non-families. 23.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the county, the population was spread out with 25.20% under the age of 18, 8.50% from 18 to 24, 30.40% from 25 to 44, 23.20% from 45 to 64, and 12.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 98.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.80 males.
Government
| Jefferson County Government | |
| County Clerk | Barbara A. Frank |
| County Treasurer: | John E. Jensen |
| Register of Deeds: | Staci Hoffman |
| Clerk of Circuit Court: | Carla Robinson |
| Sheriff Sheriff A sheriff is in principle a legal official with responsibility for a county. In practice, the specific combination of legal, political, and ceremonial duties of a sheriff varies greatly from country to country.... : |
Paul Milbrath |
| District Attorney District attorney In many jurisdictions in the United States, a District Attorney is an elected or appointed government official who represents the government in the prosecution of criminal offenses. The district attorney is the highest officeholder in the jurisdiction's legal department and supervises a staff of... : |
Susan V. Happ |
| Coroner Coroner A coroner is a government official who* Investigates human deaths* Determines cause of death* Issues death certificates* Maintains death records* Responds to deaths in mass disasters* Identifies unknown dead* Other functions depending on local laws... : |
Patrick J. Theder |
| County Administrator: | Gary Petre |
| County Board Chairmen: | Sharon L. Schmeling |
| Vice Chairmen: | Steven J. Nass |
| Second Vice Chairmen: | Jim Mode |
The County Board of Supervisors, with 30 members, serves as the legislative body for the county. There are seven elected officials in addition to the County Board of Supervisors. County-wide partisan elections are held in November. The County Board's members are elected for two-year terms during a spring non-partisan election. The County Board is responsible for the county administrator. The Jefferson County Administrator is Gary Petre. The County Board also elects a chairman, vice-chairman, and second vice-chairman. Members of the County Board of Supervisors
County board of supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is the body that supervises the operation of county government in all counties in Arizona, California, Iowa, Mississippi, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Sussex County, New Jersey as well as a handful of counties in New York...
are as follows:
| District | Name | District | Name |
| 1 | Richard C. Jones | 2 | Vic Imrie, Jr. |
| 3 | Greg David | 4 | Gail Towers MacAskill |
| 5 | Rodney L. Laudenslager | 6 | Ron Buchanan |
| 7 | Dwayne C. Morris | 8 | Rick L. Kuhlman |
| 9 | Howard C.Wiedenhoeft | 10 | Randy Mitchell |
| 11 | Donald Reese | 12 | Mike Burow |
| 13 | James G. Maurer | 14 | Pamela Rogers |
| 15 | Steven J. Nass | 16 | John Molinaro |
| 17 | Carol Ward Knox | 18 | Sharon L.Schmeling |
| 19 | Amy Kramer | 20 | John C. Kannard |
| 21 | Robert G.Yachinich | 22 | Blane Poulson |
| 23 | George Jaeckel | 24 | Gregory M. Torres |
| 25 | August J. Lehmann | 26 | Carlton Zentner |
| 27 | Glen D. Borland | 28 | Julie J. Nelson |
| 29 | Paul G. Babcock | 30 | Jim Mode |
(County Board terms expire April 15, 2008)
Cities, villages, and towns
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Jefferson, Wisconsin Jefferson is a city in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, and is its county seat. It is located at the confluence of the Rock and Crawfish Rivers. The population was 7,338 at the 2000 census. The city is located partially within the Town of Jefferson.-History:... Jefferson, Jefferson County, Wisconsin Jefferson is a town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,265 at the 2000 census. The City of Jefferson is located partially within the town.-Geography:... Koshkonong, Wisconsin Koshkonong is a town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,395 at the 2000 census. The town entirely surrounds the city of Fort Atkinson. The unincorporated communities of Blackhawk Island, Koshkonong Mounds, and Vinnie Ha Ha are located in the town... Lac La Belle, Wisconsin Lac La Belle is a village located mostly in Waukesha County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 329 at the 2000 census. The village is located mostly within the Town of Oconomowoc in Waukesha County. On March 28, 2002, the village annexed a portion of land in the Town of Ixonia in... (partial) Lake Mills, Wisconsin Lake Mills is a city in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 4,843 at the 2000 census. The city is located partially within the Town of Lake Mills.-Geography:Lake Mills is located at .... Lake Mills (town), Wisconsin Lake Mills is a town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,936 at the 2000 census. The City of Lake Mills is located partially within the town... Milford, Wisconsin Milford is a town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,055 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Grellton, Hoopers Mill, Hubbleton, and Milford are located in the town.-History:... Oakland, Jefferson County, Wisconsin Oakland is a town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,135 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Oakland and Sylvan Mounds are located in the town.-Geography:... |
Palmyra, Wisconsin Palmyra is a village in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States, along the Scuppernong River. It was named after Palmyra, Syria, an oasis city mentioned in the Bible. The name means "sandy soil." The population was 1,766 at the 2000 census... Palmyra (town), Wisconsin Palmyra is a town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,145 at the 2000 census. The Village of Palmyra is located within the town.-Geography:... Sullivan (town), Wisconsin Sullivan is a town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,124 at the 2000 census. The Village of Sullivan is located within the town... Sumner, Jefferson County, Wisconsin Sumner is a town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 904 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Busseyville, Carcajou, Koshkonong Manor, and North Shore are located within the town.-Geography:... Waterloo, Jefferson County, Wisconsin Waterloo is a town in Jefferson County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 832 at the 2000 census. The City of Waterloo is located within the town... (town) Watertown, Wisconsin Watertown is a city in Dodge and Jefferson counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Most of the city's population is in Jefferson County. Division Street, several blocks north of downtown, marks the county line. The population of Watertown was 21,598 at the 2000 census... (city) (partial) |
Watertown (town), Wisconsin Watertown is a town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,876 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Ebenezer is located in the town.-Geography:Watertown is located at .... (town) |
Unincorporated communities
- AztalanAztalan (community), WisconsinAztalan is an unincorporated community located in the town of Aztalan, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States. Aztalan is located at the junction of County Highways B and Q east of Lake Mills....
- Blackhawk IslandBlackhawk Island, WisconsinBlackhawk Island is an unincorporated community located in the town of Koshkonong, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States....
- BusseyvilleBusseyville, WisconsinBusseyville, Wisconsin is an unincorporated community in the town of Sumner in Jefferson County. It is located on Wisconsin Highway 106 near Luna Road, about ten miles west of Fort Atkinson. The Sumner town hall is located there as well as Busseyville Community Church.-Notable people:The...
- CarcajouCarcajou, WisconsinCarcajou is an unincorporated community located in the town of Sumner, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States....
- EbenezerEbenezer, WisconsinEbenezer is an unincorporated community located in the town of Watertown in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States.-Notes:...
- HebronHebron (CDP), WisconsinHebron is a census-designated place in Hebron, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 224 at the 2010 census. It is located on the Bark River.-Geography:Hebron is located at ....
- HelenvilleHelenville, WisconsinHelenville is a census-designated place in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 249 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Helenville is located at ....
- Hoopers MillHoopers Mill, WisconsinHoopers Mill is an unincorporated community located in the town of Milford, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States....
- HubbletonHubbleton, WisconsinHubbleton is an unincorporated community located in the town of Milford, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States....
- IxoniaIxonia (CDP), WisconsinIxonia is a census-designated place in Ixonia, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,624 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Ixonia is located at ....
- Jefferson JunctionJefferson Junction, WisconsinJefferson Junction is an unincorporated community located in the town of Aztalan, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States. Jefferson Junction is located at a Union Pacific Railroad junction north of Jefferson....
- KoshkonongKoshkonong (community), WisconsinKoshkonong is an unincorporated community located in the towns of Koshkonong, Jefferson County and Milton, Rock County, Wisconsin, United States....
(partial) - Koshkonong ManorKoshkonong Manor, WisconsinKoshkonong Manor is an unincorporated community located in the town of Sumner, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States....
- Koshkonong MoundsKoshkonong Mounds, WisconsinKoshkonong Mounds is an unincorporated community located in the town of Koshkonong, Jefferson, Wisconsin, United States....
- Lake KoshkonongLake Koshkonong, WisconsinLake Koshkonong is a census-designated place in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,204 at the 2010 census. Lake Koshkonong is in the area.-Geography:Lake Koshkonong is located at ....
- Lake Lac La BelleLake Lac La Belle, WisconsinLake Lac La Belle is a former census-designated place in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 833 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Lake Lac La Belle is located at ....
- Lake RipleyLake Ripley, WisconsinLake Ripley is a census-designated place in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,779 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Lake Ripley is located at ....
- LondonLondon, WisconsinLondon is an unincorporated community located in the counties of Dane and Jefferson in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The Dane County portion of London is located in the town of Deerfield, and the Jefferson County portion is located in the town of Lake Mills. London is located on Wisconsin Highway...
(partial) - MilfordMilford (community), WisconsinMilford is an unincorporated community located in the town of Milford, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States....
- North ShoreNorth Shore, WisconsinNorth Shore is an unincorporated community located in the town of Sumner, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States....
- OaklandOakland (community), Jefferson County, WisconsinOakland is an unincorporated community located in the town of Oakland, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States....
- PipersvillePipersville, WisconsinPipersville is an unincorporated community in the town of Ixonia in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States. It is located at the intersection of Jefferson County Roads P and E, about 4 miles southeast of Watertown.-Notes:...
- PortlandPortland (community), Dodge County, WisconsinPortland is an unincorporated community located partially in the town of Portland in Dodge County, Wisconsin and partially in the town of Waterloo in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States....
- RomeRome, Jefferson County, WisconsinRome is a census-designated place in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, along the Bark River. The population was 689 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Rome is located at ....
- Sylvan MoundsSylvan Mounds, WisconsinSylvan Mounds is an unincorporated community located in the town of Oakland, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States....
- Vinnie Ha HaVinnie Ha Ha, WisconsinVinnie Ha Ha is an unincorporated community located in the town of Koshkonong, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States....
External links
- Jefferson County
- Daily Jefferson County Union - county newspaperNewspaperA newspaper is a scheduled publication containing news of current events, informative articles, diverse features and advertising. It usually is printed on relatively inexpensive, low-grade paper such as newsprint. By 2007, there were 6580 daily newspapers in the world selling 395 million copies a...