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:''There are a few other places named Jefferson in 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.
Jefferson is located at (43.003091, -88.807855).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.1 km² (4.7 mi²). 11.6 km² (4.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.5 km² (0.2 mi²) of it (4.29%) is water.
Jefferson's elevation is 797 ft (243 m).
As of the census of 2000, there were 7,338 people, 2,816 households, and 1,819 families residing in the city. The population density was 635.3/km² (1,645.9/mi²). There were 2,934 housing units at an average density of 254.0/km² (658.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.28% White, 0.53% Black or African American, 0.55% Native American, 0.46% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 3.04% from other races, and 1.12% from two or more races. 6.79% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 2,816 households out of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.4% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the city the population was spread out with 22.8% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $40,962, and the median income for a family was $47,737. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $25,142 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,124. About 5.4% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.2% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over
In Jefferson there are 6 schools: two elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and two private schools. In 1939, East Elementary School was built as a public works project during the Great Depression.
Jefferson is in the Southern Lakes Conference, a division two school:
the high school girls basketball team won the state championship in the 2004-2005 school year; the high school football team won state in 1991. In 2005-2006 the chess team won state. In the 2006-2007 fall season, the girls tennis team placed third. In the 2006-2007 fall season, the girls volleyball team managed to win the regionals title. In the 2006-2007 spring season Tyler Mueller finished second in the triple jump at the WIAA State Track and Field meet. Famous Jefferson High School athletes include Brady Endl, Lori Dunham (Johnson), Caitlin Gibson, Angie Marmes, and Lin Zastrow.
★ Rosemary Kennedy, sister of President John F. Kennedy.
★ Robert Kirkland Henry, United States House of Representatives.
★ During World War 2, Camp Jefferson, a prison camp for German POW's, was erected at the County Fairgrounds.
★ City of Jefferson
★ Jefferson Area Chamber of Commerce
'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.
| Contents |
| Geography |
| Demographics |
| Education |
| Sports |
| Notable people |
| Interesting Facts |
| External links |
Geography
Jefferson is located at (43.003091, -88.807855).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.1 km² (4.7 mi²). 11.6 km² (4.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.5 km² (0.2 mi²) of it (4.29%) is water.
Jefferson's elevation is 797 ft (243 m).
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 7,338 people, 2,816 households, and 1,819 families residing in the city. The population density was 635.3/km² (1,645.9/mi²). There were 2,934 housing units at an average density of 254.0/km² (658.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.28% White, 0.53% Black or African American, 0.55% Native American, 0.46% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 3.04% from other races, and 1.12% from two or more races. 6.79% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 2,816 households out of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.4% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the city the population was spread out with 22.8% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $40,962, and the median income for a family was $47,737. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $25,142 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,124. About 5.4% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.2% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over
Education
In Jefferson there are 6 schools: two elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and two private schools. In 1939, East Elementary School was built as a public works project during the Great Depression.
Sports
Jefferson is in the Southern Lakes Conference, a division two school:
the high school girls basketball team won the state championship in the 2004-2005 school year; the high school football team won state in 1991. In 2005-2006 the chess team won state. In the 2006-2007 fall season, the girls tennis team placed third. In the 2006-2007 fall season, the girls volleyball team managed to win the regionals title. In the 2006-2007 spring season Tyler Mueller finished second in the triple jump at the WIAA State Track and Field meet. Famous Jefferson High School athletes include Brady Endl, Lori Dunham (Johnson), Caitlin Gibson, Angie Marmes, and Lin Zastrow.
Notable people
★ Rosemary Kennedy, sister of President John F. Kennedy.
★ Robert Kirkland Henry, United States House of Representatives.
Interesting Facts
★ During World War 2, Camp Jefferson, a prison camp for German POW's, was erected at the County Fairgrounds.
External links
★ City of Jefferson
★ Jefferson Area Chamber of Commerce
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