DeForest, WI is a small town located north of Madison. With a population of 10,700 and a population density of 1,337 per square mile, it is considerably less dense than the US at 93 people per square mile. DeForest has a bustling downtown filled with local businesses such as Rudi's Diner & Bakery, Starks Coffeehouse and Bistro, and The Kreative Kitchen. Residents and visitors alike enjoy a variety of year-round outdoor activities including biking on the Military Ridge State Trail, fishing in Lake Waubesa, hiking at Token Creek County Park and even skiing or snowboarding at Cascade Mountain Ski Area. Additionally, DeForest offers a variety of organizations such as the local library, the local YMCA, churches of various denominations, and an annual music festival called Concerts at the Park. Lastly, residents can also enjoy DeForest High School sporting events like football games in the Fall and basketball games in the Winter.
The population in DeForest is 10,700. There are 1,311 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in DeForest is 36.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in DeForest is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in DeForest
- 52.0% are married
- 9.2% are divorced
- 42.7% are married with children
- 16.5% have children, but are single
Race in DeForest
- 87.6% are White
- 0.7% are Black
- 3.0% are Asian
- 0.7% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 5.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander