Monona, Wisconsin
Encyclopedia
Monona is a city in Dane County
, Wisconsin
, United States
. The population was 8,046 as of 2007. It is completely surrounded by Madison
and is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 3.4 square miles (8.9 km²), of which, 3.4 square miles (8.7 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) of it (1.75%) is water.
of 2000, there were 3,768 households, and 2,053 families residing in the city. The population density
was 2,387.5 people per square mile (921.4/km²). There were 3,922 housing units at an average density of 1,167.8 per square mile (450.7/km²).
There were 3,768 households out of which 23.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.3% were married couples
living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.5% were non-families. 37.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.80.
In the city the population was spread out with 20.5% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $48,034, and the median income for a family was $58,635. Males had a median income of $40,267 versus $30,912 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $26,072. About 2.2% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.9% of those under age 18 and 3.1% of those age 65 or over.
is located in Monona as are the national headquarters of Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation
.
During the 1950s, the Village of Monona grew from 2,544 to 8,178. This population increase was the largest percentage increase (231%) of any other community in the State of Wisconsin during the decade.
Due to the population increase, the Monona facilities and services was greatly expanded. In 1963, Monona built a community center and adjacent swimming pool. In 1967, a public library was built. In 1969, Monona changed to city status and built a City Hall across from the library. This building ended up housing all City operations (including the fire and police departments).
During the 1960s, commercial development significantly increased, especially along Monona Drive.
In the 1960s and 1970s, many properties were annexed by the city for residential, commercial and industrial purposes and is now surrounded by the City of Madison and by bodies of water.
The Outlet Mound
“The largest of 19 conical, oval and linear mounds once located in this vicinity, the Outlet Mound was built by Woodland Indians about 2,000 years ago. Constructed as a burial place, the mound was saved from destruction by the Wisconsin Archeological Society and local citizens in 1944 and donated to the City of Monona.”
The area where the mound was discovered became known as Indian Mounds Park. It is located at the corner of Midwood and Ridgewood Avenues.
Dane County, Wisconsin
As 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...
, 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...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 8,046 as of 2007. It is completely surrounded by Madison
Madison, Wisconsin
Madison is the capital of the U.S. state of Wisconsin and the county seat of Dane County. It is also home to the University of Wisconsin–Madison....
and is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area
Madison metropolitan area
The Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of three counties in Wisconsin, anchored by the city of Madison. As of the 2010 census, the MSA had a population of 568,593.-Definitions:...
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Geography
Monona is located at 43°3′25"N 89°20′1"W (43.057029, -89.333716).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 3.4 square miles (8.9 km²), of which, 3.4 square miles (8.7 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) of it (1.75%) is water.
2007 Demographics
The city population as of 2007 is 8,046 with a growth of +.0.3% since 2000. 3,838 residents (47.7%) are male and 4,208 residents (52.3%) are female. The median resident age is 41.3 years of age, slightly older than the average Wisconsin resident at 36 years. The reported racial makeup is 92.0% White, 3.2% Hispanic, 2.3% Black, 1.5% two or more races, 1.3 % other race, and 0.8% American Indian.2000 City census information
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 3,768 households, and 2,053 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 2,387.5 people per square mile (921.4/km²). There were 3,922 housing units at an average density of 1,167.8 per square mile (450.7/km²).
There were 3,768 households out of which 23.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.3% 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, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.5% were non-families. 37.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.80.
In the city the population was spread out with 20.5% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $48,034, and the median income for a family was $58,635. Males had a median income of $40,267 versus $30,912 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $26,072. About 2.2% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.9% of those under age 18 and 3.1% of those age 65 or over.
Economy
The Sand County FoundationSand County Foundation
Sand County Foundation, located in Monona, Wisconsin, USA, is a non-profit private land conservation organization formed in 1965. Its work is inspired by world-renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold’s land management philosophy.- Landholder Leaders :...
is located in Monona as are the national headquarters of Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation
Wisconsin Physicians Service
Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation is a not for profit service insurance corporation based in Madison, Wisconsin. WPS offers commercial health insurance products in the state of Wisconsin and provides insurance claims processing services under various U.S. Government contracts...
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History
Monona was originally part of the Town of Blooming Grove. It was incorporated as a Village on August 29, 1938. Prior to 1938, the area mainly consisted of farmland and summer homes. However, by 1938, permanent homes and small businesses became much more common in the area.During the 1950s, the Village of Monona grew from 2,544 to 8,178. This population increase was the largest percentage increase (231%) of any other community in the State of Wisconsin during the decade.
Due to the population increase, the Monona facilities and services was greatly expanded. In 1963, Monona built a community center and adjacent swimming pool. In 1967, a public library was built. In 1969, Monona changed to city status and built a City Hall across from the library. This building ended up housing all City operations (including the fire and police departments).
During the 1960s, commercial development significantly increased, especially along Monona Drive.
In the 1960s and 1970s, many properties were annexed by the city for residential, commercial and industrial purposes and is now surrounded by the City of Madison and by bodies of water.
Indian mound discovery
During the 1940s, a mound was unintentionally cut into during street construction and skeletons were uncovered. This Indian burial mound was thought to have been built around 1,500 years ago by the Hopewell Indians. At the time the find was declared by the State Historical Society to be one of the most important archaeological discoveries ever made in southern Wisconsin. A State of Wisconsin historical marker was placed at this site in 1998, inscribed with the following:The Outlet Mound
“The largest of 19 conical, oval and linear mounds once located in this vicinity, the Outlet Mound was built by Woodland Indians about 2,000 years ago. Constructed as a burial place, the mound was saved from destruction by the Wisconsin Archeological Society and local citizens in 1944 and donated to the City of Monona.”
The area where the mound was discovered became known as Indian Mounds Park. It is located at the corner of Midwood and Ridgewood Avenues.