Deerfield, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Deerfield, Wisconsin
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Downtown Deerfield
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Village of Deerfield has a vision to preserve its small town, rural heritage, distinct natural resources and historical character, and to assure a safe and quality way of life, while at the same time promoting excellent education, pleasing neighborhoods, viable commercial and residential growth, diverse leisure time options, and a strong economic base for the community.
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Location of Deerfield in Dane County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Dane |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.17 sq mi (5.61 km2) |
| • Land | 2.17 sq mi (5.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,524 |
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2,531 |
| • Density | 1,168.98/sq mi (451.38/km2) |
| Demonym(s) | Deerflridian |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-19275 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583060 |
Deerfield is a village in Dane County, Wisconsin. The population was 2,319 at the time of the 2010 census. The village is located within the Town of Deerfield. It is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area. Towns and villages near Deerfield include Marshall, Medina, London, Lake Mills, Cambridge, and Cottage Grove, Wisconsin.
History
A post office called Deerfield has been in operation since 1846. The village took its name from the Town of Deerfield.
Geography
Deerfield is located at 43°3′8″N 89°4′32″W / 43.05222°N 89.07556°W (43.052305, -89.075679).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.22 square miles (5.75 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 338 | — | |
| 1900 | 515 | 52.4% | |
| 1910 | 533 | 3.5% | |
| 1920 | 594 | 11.4% | |
| 1930 | 501 | −15.7% | |
| 1940 | 611 | 22.0% | |
| 1950 | 614 | 0.5% | |
| 1960 | 795 | 29.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,067 | 34.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,466 | 37.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,617 | 10.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,971 | 21.9% | |
| 2010 | 2,319 | 17.7% | |
| 2020 (est.) | 2,540 | 9.5% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,319 people, 884 households, and 628 families living in the village. The population density was 1,044.6 inhabitants per square mile (403.3/km2). There were 911 housing units at an average density of 410.4 per square mile (158.5/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 95.6% White, 1.0% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3% of the population.
There were 884 households, of which 40.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.0% were non-families. 23.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.06.
The median age in the village was 34.4 years. 27.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 33.1% were from 25 to 44; 25.4% were from 45 to 64; and 7.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.7% male and 49.3% female.
Notable people
- Eleanor Fitzgerald — editor and theater professional
- Christopher Legreid — Wisconsin state representative, blacksmith, and barber
- Earl Mullen — Wisconsin state representative and barber
- Frank J. Shakespeare (1925–2022) — diplomat and media executive; resident of Deerfield at the time of his death
See also
In Spanish: Deerfield (Wisconsin) para niños
