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Blue Mounds is a village in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 708 at the 2000 census. The village is located adjacent to the Town of Blue Mounds. Local tourist attractions include Little Norway, a living museum devoted to the region's Norwegian influences; Blue Mound State Park, listed as a National Natural Landmark; and Tyrol Basin, Ski and Snowboard Area. The Village of Blue Mounds is bordered by Blue Mound State Park, Brigham County Park, and the Cave of the Mounds. Dane County is a county located in the state of Wisconsin. ...
Official language(s) None Capital Madison Largest city Milwaukee Area Ranked 23rd - Total 65,498 sq mi (169,790 km²) - Width 260 miles (420 km) - Length 310 miles (500 km) - % water 17 - Latitude 42°30N to 47°3N - Longitude 86°49W to 92°54W Population Ranked...
Blue Mounds is a town located in Dane County, Wisconsin. ...
Little Norway is a tourist attraction and living museum of a Norwegian village located in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin. ...
A living museum is a type of museum that recreates to the fullest extent conditions of a culture, natural environment or historical period. ...
Blue Mound State Park is a Wisconsin state park located atop the largest hill in the southern half of the state, near the village of Blue Mounds. ...
Blue Mound State Park is a Wisconsin state park located atop the largest hill in the southern half of the state, near the village of Blue Mounds. ...
The Cave of the Mounds is a natural limestone cave located in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, USA. It was discovered by accident on August 4, 1939 when blasting in a limestone quarry revealed a cavern over 20 feet high. ...
Geography Blue Mounds is located at 43°1′0″N, 89°49′50″W (43.01684, -89.830733)GR1. It is located 4 miles west of Mount Horeb, WI and 25 miles west of Madison, WI. Blue Mound State Park is the highest point in Southern Wisconsin. Mount Horeb is a village located in Dane County, Wisconsin. ...
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According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.9 km² (0.8 mi²). None of the area is covered with water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ...
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Demographics The 2006 estimated population was that there were 752 people, 289 households, and 201 families residing in the village. The population density was 364.5/km² (938.4/mi²). There were 297 housing units at an average density of 152.9/km² (393.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.88% White, 0.42% Native American, 0.71% Asian, 0.14% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. 0.99% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
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There were 289 households out of which 43.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% were non-families. 24.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.90. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...
In the village the population was spread out with 28.7% under the age of 18, 3.5% from 18 to 24, 39.3% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.2 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $45,568, and the median income for a family was $52,895. Males had a median income of $37,574 versus $25,188 for females. The per capita income for the village was $25,895. About 1.4% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.9% of those under age 18 and 20.9% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ...
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Notes The Military Ridge State Trail, a 39-mile bicycle trail built on a former railroad right-of-way, runs through the Village of Blue Mounds.
New development has begun in 2006 which will add more housing units and a commercial area to the community.
Each year the Village of Blue Mounds is the starting point for the Horribly Hilly Hundreds bike ride along area roads which ends in a long, tough climb to the top of Blue Mound State Park. Riders can choose either a 100K or 200K course.
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