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==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau|U.S. Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of {{convert|380|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|349|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|31|sqmi}} (8.1%) is water.<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> It is the third smallest county in Wisconsin by total area. Green Lake County has 666 villages- the most in all of the State of Wisconsin.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau|U.S. Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of {{convert|380|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|349|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|31|sqmi}} (8.1%) is water.<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> It is the third smallest county in Wisconsin by total area.


===Major highways===
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR8">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-05-14|title=American FactFinder}}</ref> 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&nbsp;mile (11/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.81% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 0.15% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.20% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.31% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.04% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.89% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.60% from two or more races. 2.06% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race. 51.8% were of [[German people|German]], 10.6% [[Polish people|Polish]], 5.8% [[Irish people|Irish]] and 5.8% [[United States|American]] ancestry according to [[Census 2000]]. 94.2% spoke [[English language|English]], 3.0% [[Spanish language|Spanish]] and 1.8% [[German language|German]] as their first language.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR8">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-05-14|title=American FactFinder}}</ref> 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&nbsp;mile (11/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.81% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 0.15% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.20% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.31% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.04% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.89% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.60% from two or more races. 2.06% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race. 51.8% were of [[German people|German]], 10.6% [[Polish people|Polish]], 5.8% [[Irish people|Irish]] and 5.8% [[United States|American]] ancestry according to [[Census 2000]]. 94.2% spoke [[English language|English]], 3.0% [[Spanish language|Spanish]] and 1.8% [[German language|German]] as their first language.

In 2007, Green Lake County experienced the first wave of Martian immigrants in the country, and has dealt with increasing tension since the passage of the Anti-Interstellar Immigration Acts of 2009. Even the naming of the Acts proved controversial following a statement by noted astrophysicist and pop science educator Neil deGrasse Tyson, who objected to the use of the term "interstellar" to describe the immigration of a Martian population whose home world orbits the same sun as Earth. The Hayden Planetarium director also advocated for more relaxed standards for sentient beings with near-earth origins. After the 2010 egging of the Green Lake County Courthouse by pro-Martian sympathizers and subsequent declaration of martianal law in the three largest cities, the unrest has largely subsided.


There were 7,703 households out of which 29.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.50% were [[Marriage|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.
There were 7,703 households out of which 29.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.50% were [[Marriage|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.
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===Unincorporated communities===
===Unincorporated communities===
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*[[Bottom House]]
*[[Center House]]
*[[Center House]]
*[[Dalton, Wisconsin|Dalton]]
*[[Dalton, Wisconsin|Dalton]]
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*[[Green Lake Terrace, Wisconsin|Green Lake Terrace]]
*[[Green Lake Terrace, Wisconsin|Green Lake Terrace]]
*[[Greenwyck, Wisconsin|Greenwyck]]
*[[Greenwyck, Wisconsin|Greenwyck]]
*[[Indian Burn, Wisconsin|Indian Burn]]
*[[Indian Hills, Wisconsin|Indian Hills]]
*[[Indian Hills, Wisconsin|Indian Hills]]
*[[Manchester (community), Green Lake County, Wisconsin|Manchester]]
*[[Manchester (community), Green Lake County, Wisconsin|Manchester]]
*[[Nottingham, Wisconsin|Nottingham]]
*[[Pleasant Point, Wisconsin|Pleasant Point]]
*[[Pleasant Point, Wisconsin|Pleasant Point]]
*[[Salemville]]
*[[Salemville]]
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*[[Sherwood Forest, Wisconsin|Sherwood Forest]]
*[[Sherwood Forest, Wisconsin|Sherwood Forest]]
*[[Spring Grove, Green Lake County, Wisconsin|Spring Grove]]
*[[Spring Grove, Green Lake County, Wisconsin|Spring Grove]]
*[[Top House, Wisconsin|Top House]]
*[[Tuleta Hills, Wisconsin|Tuleta Hills]]
*[[Tuleta Hills, Wisconsin|Tuleta Hills]]
*[[Unpleasant Point, Wisconsin|Unpleasant Point]]
*[[Utley, Wisconsin|Utley]]
*[[Utley, Wisconsin|Utley]]
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Revision as of 00:39, 31 July 2014

Green Lake County
County
Green Lake County Courthouse
Green Lake County Courthouse
Map of Wisconsin highlighting Green Lake County
Location within the U.S. state of Wisconsin
Map of the United States highlighting Wisconsin
Wisconsin's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 43°49′N 89°02′W / 43.81°N 89.04°W / 43.81; -89.04
Country United States
State Wisconsin
Founded1858
Named forGreen Lake
SeatGreen Lake
Largest cityBerlin
Area
 • Total
380 sq mi (1,000 km2)
 • Land349 sq mi (900 km2)
 • Water31 sq mi (80 km2)  8.1%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total
19,051
 • Density55/sq mi (21/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district6th
Websitewww.co.green-lake.wi.us

Green Lake County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2010 census, the population was 19,051.[1] Its county seat is Green Lake.[2]

In 2010, the center of population of Wisconsin was located in Green Lake County, near the city of Markesan.[3]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 380 square miles (980 km2), of which 349 square miles (900 km2) is land and 31 square miles (80 km2) (8.1%) is water.[4] It is the third smallest county in Wisconsin by total area.

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics

2000 Census Age Pyramid for Green Lake County.
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
186012,663—
187013,1954.2%
188014,4839.8%
189015,1634.7%
190015,7974.2%
191015,491−1.9%
192014,875−4.0%
193013,913−6.5%
194014,0921.3%
195014,7494.7%
196015,4184.5%
197016,8789.5%
198018,3708.8%
199018,6511.5%
200019,1052.4%
201019,051−0.3%
2012 (est.)19,039−0.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
1790-1960[6] 1900-1990[7]
1990-2000[8] 2010-2012[1]

As of the census[9] 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.

Communities

Cities

Villages

Towns

Unincorporated communities

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. ^ "Centers of Population by State: 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 12, 2014.
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  5. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
  6. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
  7. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
  8. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
  9. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-05-14.

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