Monona, Wisconsin

Monona, Wisconsin
City
Monona post office
Location of Monona in Dane County, Wisconsin.
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Coordinates: 43°3′25″N89°20′1″W / 43.05694°N 89.33361°W / 43.05694; -89.33361
Country	United States
State	Wisconsin
County	Dane
Incorporated	August 29, 1938
Government
• Type	City Council/Mayor
• Mayor	Mary O'Connor [1]
Area [2]
• Total	3.35 sq mi (8.68 km2)
• Land	3.26 sq mi (8.44 km2)
• Water	0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2)
Elevation [3]	879 ft (268 m)
Population  (2020) [4]
• Total	8,624
• Density	2,508.44/sq mi (968.45/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	53716
Area code	608
FIPS code	55-53675 [5]
GNIS feature ID	1569653 [3]
Website	www.mymonona.com

Monona is a city in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. A suburb of the state capital, Madison, the city lies on the southeastern shore of Lake Monona, from which it takes its name. The population was 8,624 at the 2020 census.

History

Originally part of the Town of Blooming Grove, Monona was incorporated as a village on August 29, 1938. Prior to 1938, the area mainly consisted of farmland and summer homes. However, by 1938, permanent homes and small businesses had become much more common in the area. During the 1950s, Monona grew in population from 2,544 to 8,178. ^[6]

In 1963, Monona built a community center and adjacent swimming pool. In 1967, a public library was built. In 1969, when Monona incorporated as a city, a city hall was built across from the library. It houses all city operations, including the fire and police departments. ^[6]

Indian mound discovery

Outlet Mound marker

During the 1940s, a mound was cut into during street construction and skeletons were uncovered. This Indian burial mound was thought to have been built around 1,500 years ago by the Hopewell Indians A Wisconsin historical marker was placed at this site in 1998, inscribed with the following:

The Outlet Mound

"The largest of 19 conical, oval and linear mounds once located in this vicinity, the Outlet Mound was built by Woodland Indians about 2,000 years ago. Constructed as a burial place, the mound was saved from destruction by the Wisconsin Archeological Society and local citizens in 1944 and donated to the City of Monona." ^[7]

The area where the mound was discovered, now known as Indian Mounds Park, is located at the corner of Midwood and Ridgewood Avenues. ^[8]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. ^[9]

Geography

Monona is located at 43°3′25″N89°20′1″W / 43.05694°N 89.33361°W / 43.05694; -89.33361 (43.057029, -89.333716). ^[10]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.35 square miles (8.68 km²), of which, 3.26 square miles (8.44 km²) is land and 0.09 square miles (0.23 km²) is water. ^[11]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1940	1,323		—
1950	2,544		92.3%
1960	8,178		221.5%
1970	10,420		27.4%
1980	8,809		−15.5%
1990	8,637		−2.0%
2000	8,018		−7.2%
2010	7,533		−6.0%
2020	8,624		14.5%
U.S. Decennial Census [12]

2010 census

As of the census ^[4] of 2010, there were 7,533 people, 3,777 households, and 1,925 families living in the city. The population density was 2,310.7 inhabitants per square mile (892.2/km²). There were 4,088 housing units at an average density of 1,254.0 per square mile (484.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 92.5% White, 2.8% African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.4% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.1% of the population.

There were 3,777 households, of which 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.0% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 49.0% were non-families. 40.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.99 and the average family size was 2.71.

The median age in the city was 45.9 years. 16.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.9% were from 25 to 44; 32% were from 45 to 64; and 19.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[5] of 2000, there were 3,768 households, and 2,053 families living in the city. The population density was 2,387.5 people per square mile (921.4/km²). There were 3,922 housing units at an average density of 1,167.8 per square mile (450.7/km²).

There were 3,768 households, out of which 23.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.3% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.5% were non-families. 37.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.80.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.5% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $48,034, and the median income for a family was $58,635. Males had a median income of $40,267 versus $30,912 for females. The per capita income for the city was $26,072. About 2.2% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.9% of those under age 18 and 3.1% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

The Sand County Foundation is located in Monona, as is the Widen software company. ^[13]

References

1. Passon, Kevin (April 13, 2017). "Voters choose O'Connor as city's next mayor". The Herald-Independent. Retrieved May 10, 2017.
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
3. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved November 18, 2012.
5. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
6. "History of Monona | Monona, WI - Official Website". mymonona.com. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
7. The Outlet Mound (Wisconsin Historical Marker). Monona, Wisconsin: Wisconsin Historical Society. 1998.
8. City of Monona: Parks & Recreation > Parks & Open Spaces > Indian Mounds Park
9. LandmarkHunter.com | Outlet Mound
10. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
11. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
12. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
13. "The 50 best small companies to work for of 2017, according to employees". Business Insider .

External links

• City of Monona
• Monona Chamber of Commerce