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'''Green County''' is a [[county (United States)|county]] located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Wisconsin]]. As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], the population was 36,842.<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/55/55045.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=January 18, 2014}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Monroe, Wisconsin|Monroe]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|accessdate=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> Green County is included in the [[Madison, Wisconsin|Madison]] WI [[Madison, Wisconsin metropolitan statistical area|Metropolitan Statistical Area]].
'''Green County''' is a [[county (United States)|county]] located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Wisconsin]]. As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], the population was 36,842.<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/55/55045.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=January 18, 2014}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Monroe, Wisconsin|Monroe]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |accessdate=2011-06-07 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archivedate=2011-05-31 |df= }}</ref> Green County is included in the [[Madison, Wisconsin|Madison]] WI [[Madison, Wisconsin metropolitan statistical area|Metropolitan Statistical Area]].


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As of the [[2000 United States Census|census of 2000]],<ref name="GR8">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-05-14|title=American FactFinder}}</ref> there were 33,647 people, 13,212 households, and 9,208 families residing in the county. The [[population density]] was 58 people per square mile (22/km²). There were 13,878 housing units at an average density of 24 per square&nbsp;mile (9/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.14% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 0.26% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.21% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.29% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.36% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.75% from two or more races. 0.97% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race. 31.9% were of [[German people|German]], 20.3% [[swiss people|Swiss]], 14.9% [[norwegian people|Norwegian]], 6.7% [[Irish people|Irish]], 5.7% [[English people|English]] and 5.5% [[United States|American]] ancestry. 96.5% spoke [[English language|English]], 2.0% [[German language|German]] and 1.1% [[Spanish language|Spanish]] as their first language.
As of the [[2000 United States Census|census of 2000]],<ref name="GR8">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2011-05-14 |title=American FactFinder |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov/ |archivedate=2013-09-11 |df= }}</ref> there were 33,647 people, 13,212 households, and 9,208 families residing in the county. The [[population density]] was 58 people per square mile (22/km²). There were 13,878 housing units at an average density of 24 per square&nbsp;mile (9/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.14% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 0.26% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.21% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.29% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.36% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.75% from two or more races. 0.97% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race. 31.9% were of [[German people|German]], 20.3% [[swiss people|Swiss]], 14.9% [[norwegian people|Norwegian]], 6.7% [[Irish people|Irish]], 5.7% [[English people|English]] and 5.5% [[United States|American]] ancestry. 96.5% spoke [[English language|English]], 2.0% [[German language|German]] and 1.1% [[Spanish language|Spanish]] as their first language.


There were 13,212 households out of which 33.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.30% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.30% were non-families. 25.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.01.
There were 13,212 households out of which 33.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.30% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.30% were non-families. 25.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.01.

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Green County
County
Green County courthouse
Green County courthouse
Map of Wisconsin highlighting Green County
Location within the U.S. state of Wisconsin
Map of the United States highlighting Wisconsin
Wisconsin's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 42°41′N 89°36′W / 42.68°N 89.6°W / 42.68; -89.6
Country United States
State Wisconsin
Founded1837
Named forNathanael Greene
SeatMonroe
Largest cityMonroe
Area
 • Total584 sq mi (1,510 km2)
 • Land584 sq mi (1,510 km2)
 • Water0.5 sq mi (1 km2)  0.09%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total36,842
 • Density63/sq mi (24/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.co.green.wi.gov

Green County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2010 census, the population was 36,842.[1] Its county seat is Monroe.[2] Green County is included in the Madison WI Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

The county was created in 1837 from the Wisconsin Territory.[3] It is named for General Nathanael Greene,[4] who commanded the Southern Campaign in the American Revolutionary War.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 584 square miles (1,510 km2), of which 584 square miles (1,510 km2) is land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2) (0.09%) is water.[5]

Major highways

Airport

Monroe Municipal Airport (KEFT) serves the county and surrounding communities.

Adjacent counties

Demographics

2000 Census Age Pyramid for Green County
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1840933—
18508,566818.1%
186019,808131.2%
187023,61119.2%
188021,729−8.0%
189022,7324.6%
190022,719−0.1%
191021,641−4.7%
192021,568−0.3%
193021,8701.4%
194023,1465.8%
195024,1724.4%
196025,8516.9%
197026,7143.3%
198030,01212.3%
199030,3391.1%
200033,64710.9%
201036,8429.5%
2015 (est.)37,186[6]0.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790–1960[8] 1900–1990[9]
1990–2000[10] 2010–2014[1]

As of the census of 2000,[11] there were 33,647 people, 13,212 households, and 9,208 families residing in the county. The population density was 58 people per square mile (22/km²). There were 13,878 housing units at an average density of 24 per square mile (9/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.14% White, 0.26% Black or African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.36% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. 0.97% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 31.9% were of German, 20.3% Swiss, 14.9% Norwegian, 6.7% Irish, 5.7% English and 5.5% American ancestry. 96.5% spoke English, 2.0% German and 1.1% Spanish as their first language.

There were 13,212 households out of which 33.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.30% were married couples living together, 7.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.30% were non-families. 25.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the county, the population was spread out with 26.50% under the age of 18, 6.70% from 18 to 24, 29.20% from 25 to 44, 22.90% from 45 to 64, and 14.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 96.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.20 males.

Communities

A farm in Green County, Wisconsin

Cities

Villages

Towns

Census-designated place

Unincorporated communities

Ghost towns

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. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ "Wisconsin: Individual County Chronologies". Wisconsin Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. The Newberry Library. 2007. Retrieved August 13, 2015.
  4. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 143.
  5. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
  6. ^ "County Totals Dataset: Population, Population Change and Estimated Components of Population Change: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.[permanent dead link]
  7. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 11, 2015. Retrieved August 4, 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
  9. ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
  10. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
  11. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2011-05-14. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

Further reading

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