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Verona
City
CountryUnited States
StateWisconsin
CountyDane
Area
 • Total3.3 sq mi (8.5 km2)
 • Land3.3 sq mi (8.5 km2)
Population
 (2009)
 • Total11,592
 • Density3,500/sq mi (1,400/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
53593
Area code608
WebsiteTown of Verona, Wisconsin

Verona is a city in Dane County, Wisconsin, in the United States and is a suburb of Madison. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 7,052. With an estimated 2009 population of 11,486, Verona is among the fastest growing municipalities in the state. The city is located ten miles southwest of downtown Madison within the Town of Verona. It is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

The town was named for Verona, New York.[1] It was incorporated in 1977.[2]

Geography

Verona is located at 42°59′23″N 89°32′7″W / 42.98972°N 89.53528°W / 42.98972; -89.53528 (42.989853, -89.535552).Template:GR

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.3 square miles (8.5 km²), all land. Notable geographical features include the Verona Sugar River Valley, the Badger Mill Creek, and the Sugar River Water Trail. A portion of the Ice Age National Scenic trail also runs through Verona.

Demographics

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 7,052 people, 2,591 households, and 1,873 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,156.3 people per square mile (832.7/km²). There were 2,664 housing units at an average density of 814.6 per square mile (314.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.46% White, 0.62% Black or African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.67% Asian, 0.23% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. 0.71% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Jewish population reaches 3 percent of total city population.

There were 2,591 households out of which 45.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.7% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the city the population was spread out with 31.4% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $65,367, and the median income for a family was $71,098. Males had a median income of $46,919 versus $32,296 for females. The per capita income for the city was $26,433. About 2.0% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.9% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

Verona Public Library

In 2006 Verona opened the doors to its newly constructed public library. The new Prairie School-style facility has more than three times as much space as the previous library building and features a youth department, lobby, adult study room, local history room, large dividable meeting room, as well as smaller meeting rooms, a wireless computer lab, views of Badger Prairie Park, and a drive-up book drop. The land for the new building was negotiated as a trade with Dane County Parks for the installation of water pipes in the park. All of the outside bricks as well as some brickwork inside the facility were donated by Epic. The new Verona Public Library has been designed to meet the projected needs of the service area for the next 25 years.

Business

Notable residents

Education

The area is served by the Verona Area School District which includes the following schools:

  • Verona Area High School
  • Badger Ridge Middle School
  • Savanna Oaks Middle School
  • Verona Area Core Knowledge Charter School
  • Country View Elementary School
  • Glacier Edge Elementary School
  • New Century Charter School
  • Stoner Prairie Elementary School
  • Sugar Creek Elementary School
  • Verona Area International School

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References

  1. ^ "Profile for Verona, Wisconsin, WI". ePodunk. Retrieved July 21, 2012.
  2. ^ "Verona, Wisconsin". City-Data.com. Retrieved July 21, 2012.
  3. ^ http://www.verona.k12.wi.us/page.cfm?p=4
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