Geneva, Wisconsin
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| Geneva, Wisconsin | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Walworth |
| Area | |
| - Total | 30.8 sq mi (79.8 km²) |
| - Land | 29.3 sq mi (75.8 km²) |
| - Water | 1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Elevation [1] | 1,014 ft (309 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 4,099 |
| - Density | 140.0/sq mi (54.1/km²) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| FIPS code | 55-28550[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583261[1] |
Geneva is a town in Walworth County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 4,099 at the 2000 census.
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[edit] Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 30.8 square miles (79.8 km²), of which, 29.3 square miles (75.8 km²) of it is land and 1.5 square miles (4.0 km²) of it (4.97%) is water.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 4,099 people, 1,660 households, and 1,163 families residing in the town. The population density was 140.0 people per square mile (54.1/km²). There were 2,826 housing units at an average density of 96.6/sq mi (37.3/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 95.46% White, 0.61% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.54% Asian, 2.49% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.66% of the population.
There were 1,660 households out of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.0% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.9% were non-families. 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.89.
In the town the population was spread out with 22.9% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 103.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $49,504, and the median income for a family was $57,628. Males had a median income of $33,775 versus $22,144 for females. The per capita income for the town was $25,021. About 3.2% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.8% of those under age 18 and 2.3% of those age 65 or over.
According to the Wisconsin Department of Administration, the population estimate for the Town of Geneva for 2006 was 4,978.
[edit] Government
The town board consists of a chairman and four supervisors elected at large for two year terms. Elections for the chairman and supervisor 1 and 2 positions are held on the odd numbered years and the supervisor 3 and 4 positions are elected on the even numbered years. The other town-wide elective positions are town clerk/treasurer and municipal judge.
The town board consists of: chairman Joseph F. Kopecky, supervisor #1 Bob McLernon, supervisor #2 Bob Cramer, supervisor #3 Mary Van Lue, and supervisor #4 Merle Loomer. The town clerk/treasurer is Debra Kirch, and Scott R. Letteney is the municipal judge.
The town is considering seeking incorporation as a village.
[edit] References
- ^ a b US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
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