Slinger, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Slinger, Wisconsin
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Facing NE near the railroad tracks
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| Nickname(s):
Village of the Seven Hills
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Location of Slinger in Washington County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Washington |
| Incorporated | 1869 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.26 sq mi (13.63 km2) |
| • Land | 5.24 sq mi (13.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,063 ft (324 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 5,068 |
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(2019)
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5,565 |
| • Density | 1,062.02/sq mi (410.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 262 |
| FIPS code | 55-74400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1574278 |
Slinger (formerly Schleisingerville) is a village in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 5,068 at the 2010 census.
History
Originally named Schleisingerville after the founder, state senator Baruch Schleisinger Weil in 1857; it was renamed on December 22, 1921. The present name is after the local Slinger family.
Geography
Slinger is located at 43°19′42″N 88°17′0″W / 43.32833°N 88.28333°W (43.328466, -88.283461).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 5.31 square miles (13.75 km2), of which, 5.29 square miles (13.70 km2) of it is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2) is water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 358 | — | |
| 1890 | 432 | 20.7% | |
| 1900 | 549 | 27.1% | |
| 1910 | 538 | −2.0% | |
| 1920 | 730 | 35.7% | |
| 1930 | 769 | 5.3% | |
| 1940 | 775 | 0.8% | |
| 1950 | 919 | 18.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,161 | 26.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,216 | 4.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,612 | 32.6% | |
| 1990 | 2,340 | 45.2% | |
| 2000 | 3,901 | 66.7% | |
| 2010 | 5,068 | 29.9% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 5,565 | 9.8% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 5,068 people, 2,029 households, and 1,390 families living in the village. The population density was 958.0 inhabitants per square mile (369.9/km2). There were 2,182 housing units at an average density of 412.5 per square mile (159.3/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.2% White, 0.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.
There were 2,029 households, of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% 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 31.5% were non-families. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.99.
The median age in the village was 37.2 years. 26.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.8% were from 25 to 44; 27.9% were from 45 to 64; and 10.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.
Recreation
- Little Switzerland Ski area is in Slinger.
- Slinger is home to the Slinger Super Speedway, the world's fastest quarter mile paved oval.
- Slinger contains the 1.14 acre Slinger Pond.
Education
Slinger is served by the School District of Slinger. Schools include Slinger Elementary School, Allenton Elementary, Addison Elementary, Slinger Middle School, and Slinger High School. Private School's Slinger is St. Peter Catholic School and is with St Peters Catholic Congregation.
Images for kids
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Rail map of Wisconsin from 1900 centered on Schleisingerville
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Slinger Speedway, August 2006
See also
In Spanish: Slinger (Wisconsin) para niños
