DeForest, Wisconsin
Template:Use mdy dates Template:Infobox settlement DeForest (Template:IPAc-en Template:Respell) is a village in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States, along the Yahara River. The population was 10,811 at the 2020 census. A suburb north of Madison, it is part of the Madison metropolitan area.
History
[edit]The Village of DeForest, Wisconsin, traces its origins to 1854 when Isaac DeForest, a Belgian-American settler, arrived in the area and acquired extensive land holdings primarily for wheat farming. Recognizing the potential for community development, he platted the land in 1856, laying the foundation for the village that would bear his name. Despite initial success, the post-Civil War decline in wheat prices led DeForest to sell his land in 1868 and relocate to Kansas; however, the village retained his name and continued to grow.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
The establishment of a post office and a station on the Madison-Portage Railway by 1872 further spurred DeForest's development, transforming it into a hub of commerce and transportation. Over time, the village evolved from its agricultural roots into a vibrant community that honors its heritage while embracing modern growth.
Its name was long spelled "De Forest," but has since been changed to "DeForest."<ref>Population Estimates Boundary Changes Template:Webarchive, United States Census Bureau, July 1, 2007. Accessed 2008-11-05.</ref>
Geography
[edit]DeForest is located at Template:Coord (43.245751, −89.345869).<ref name="GR1">Template:Cite web</ref>
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of Template:Convert, of which, Template:Convert is land and Template:Convert is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">Template:Cite web</ref>
Demographics
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As of the 2020 census,<ref name="wwwcensusgov">Template:Cite web</ref> DeForest, Wisconsin, had a population of 10,811 people. The population density was 1,343 inhabitants per square mile (518.5/km²). The village encompassed a total area of 8.57 square miles, of which 8.50 square miles was land.
Race and Ethnicity
The racial composition of DeForest was as follows:
- White: 81.5%
- Two or more races: 14.2%
- Asian: 2.0%
- African American: 2.0%
- Other Races (including Native American and Pacific Islander): less than 1%
- Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 9.4%
Households and Families
There were 4,268 households in DeForest. The average household size was 2.53 persons. Approximately 71.9% of households were family households.
Age and Gender
The median age in the village was 38.6 years. The gender makeup of the village was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.
2010 census
[edit]As of the census of 2010, there were 8,936 people, 3,400 households, and 2,446 families living in the village. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 3,499 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the village was 93.3% White, 2.1% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.5% Asian, 1.2% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 3.6% of the population.
There were 3,400 households, of which 41.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.1% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.08.
The median age in the village was 35.6 years. 29% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31% were from 25 to 44; 25% were from 45 to 64; and 8.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.
2000 census
[edit]As of the census<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 7,368 people, 2,675 households, and 2,000 families living in the village. The population density was 1,525.3 people per square mile (589.0/km2). There were 2,761 housing units at an average density of 571.6 per square mile (220.7/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 95.34% White, 1.48% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.68% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 0.62% from other races, and 1.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.19% of the population.
There were 2,675 households, out of which 44.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.4% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.2% were non-families. 19.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.15.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 31.1% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 36.2% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.0 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $55,369, and the median income for a family was $60,781. Males had a median income of $40,096 versus $28,000 for females. The per capita income for the village was $21,089. About 1.7% of families and 3.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.7% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.
Education
[edit]The DeForest Area School District schools include:<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
- DeForest Area High School
- DeForest Area Middle School
- Harvest Intermediate School
- Eagle Point Elementary School
- Windsor Elementary School
- Yahara Elementary School
- Holum Center Half Day Kindergarten
DeForest Area Public Library serves the DeForest area, including the villages of Windsor and DeForest, and the town of Vienna. It is a member of the South Central Library System. As of 2009, the library served a population of 17,142, with a collection of over 81,000 items, including books, serials, audios, videos and kits. Circulation topped 405,000 with 200,000 library visits, and 21,000 users of public computers.<ref>Wisconsin Public Library Service Data: 1996 - 2009 [1] Accessed 2/12/11 Template:Webarchive</ref> The library building, completed in 2002, was modeled after the medieval Stavekirke to highlight the Norwegian heritage of the area. A Wisconsin artist designed the dragons that adorn the roof.Template:Citation needed
Transportation
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DeForest is double bypassed by I-39/90/94 to the west, with an exit at CTH-V (this area features most of the city's hotels and restaurants). US-51 also has an exit located at CTH-V, on the city's east side.
A single rail train track runs north-south through DeForest. This is only used by freight trains; no passenger rail serves DeForest.
DeForest is close to Dane County Regional Airport, which provides both commercial and general aviation flights.
References
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External links
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- Village of DeForest
- Sanborn fire insurance maps: 1894 1912