# Cross Plains, Wisconsin

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This article is about the village. For the adjacent town, see [Cross Plains (town), Wisconsin](/source/Cross_Plains_(town)%2C_Wisconsin).

Village in Wisconsin, United States

Cross Plains, Wisconsin Village Looking east at downtown Cross Plains on U.S. 14 Motto: "Famous for Friendliness" Location of Cross Plains in Dane County, Wisconsin. Coordinates: 43°5′41″N 89°39′40″W / 43.09472°N 89.66111°W / 43.09472; -89.66111 Country United States State Wisconsin County Dane Area [1] • Total 1.80 sq mi (4.66 km2) • Land 1.80 sq mi (4.66 km2) • Water 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) Elevation [2] 938 ft (286 m) Population (2020)[3] • Total 4,104 • Density 2,380.4/sq mi (919.08/km2) Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST)) • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT) Area code 608 FIPS code 55-17800[4] GNIS feature ID 1583029[2] Website cross-plains.wi.us

**Cross Plains** is a village in [Dane County](/source/Dane_County%2C_Wisconsin), [Wisconsin](/source/Wisconsin), United States. The population was 4,104 at the [2020 census](/source/2020_United_States_census). The village is located partially within the [Town of Cross Plains](/source/Cross_Plains_(town)%2C_Wisconsin). It is part of the [Madison](/source/Madison%2C_Wisconsin) [Metropolitan Statistical Area](/source/Madison%2C_Wisconsin_metropolitan_area).

## History

Cross Plains was named by a settler for his home in [Cross Plains, Tennessee](/source/Cross_Plains%2C_Tennessee).[5] The village was incorporated in 1920.[6]

## Geography

Cross Plains is located at [43°6′51″N 89°38′40″W / 43.11417°N 89.64444°W / 43.11417; -89.64444](https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Cross_Plains,_Wisconsin&params=43_6_51_N_89_38_40_W_type:city) (43.114407, -89.644503).[7]

According to the [United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau), the village has a total area of 1.76 square miles (4.56 km2), all land.[8]

## Demographics

Historical population Census Pop. Note %± 1880 42 — 1930 302 — 1940 374 23.8% 1950 464 24.1% 1960 1,066 129.7% 1970 1,478 38.6% 1980 2,156 45.9% 1990 2,098 −2.7% 2000 3,084 47.0% 2010 3,538 14.7% 2020 4,104 16.0% U.S. Decennial Census[9]

Looking west at downtown Cross Plains

### 2010 census

As of the [census](/source/Census)[3] of 2010, there were 3,538 people, 1,386 households, and 966 families living in the village. The [population density](/source/Population_density) was 2,010.2 inhabitants per square mile (776.1/km2). There were 1,452 housing units at an average density of 825.0 units per square mile (318.5 units/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.1% [White](/source/White_(U.S._Census)), 0.8% [African American](/source/African_American_(U.S._Census)), 0.2% [Native American](/source/Native_American_(U.S._Census)), 0.6% [Asian](/source/Asian_(U.S._Census)), 0.3% from [other races](/source/Race_(U.S._Census)), and 1.0% from two or more races. [Hispanic](/source/Hispanic_(U.S._Census)) or [Latino](/source/Latino_(U.S._Census)) of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 1,386 households, of which 37.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were [married couples](/source/Marriage) living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.3% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the village was 36.8 years. 27.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.6% were from 25 to 44; 27.4% were from 45 to 64; and 9.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

### 2000 census

Cross Plains Village Hall

As of the [census](/source/Census)[4] of 2000, there were 3,084 people, 1,199 households, and 851 families living in the village. The [population density](/source/Population_density) was 2,625.0 people per square mile (1,013.5 people/km2). There were 1,228 housing units at an average density of 1,045.2 units per square mile (403.6 units/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.80% [White](/source/White_(U.S._Census)), 0.23% [Black](/source/African_American_(U.S._Census)) or [African American](/source/Race_(United_States_Census)), 0.13% [Native American](/source/Native_American_(U.S._Census)), 0.16% [Asian](/source/Asian_(U.S._Census)), 0.03% [Pacific Islander](/source/Pacific_Islander_(U.S._Census)), 0.03% from [other races](/source/Race_(United_States_Census)), and 0.62% from two or more races. 0.42% of the population were [Hispanic](/source/Hispanic) or [Latino](/source/Hispanic_and_Latino_Americans) of any race.

There were 1,199 households, out of which 39.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.1% were [married couples](/source/Marriage) living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.0% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.5% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 35.2% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $56,629, and the median income for a family was $62,500. Males had a median income of $40,525 versus $29,632 for females. The [per capita income](/source/Per_capita_income) for the village was $23,894. About 1.0% of families and 2.6% of the population were below the [poverty line](/source/Poverty_line), including 3.3% of those under age 18 and 3.4% of those age 65 or over.

## Education

Cross Plains belongs to the [Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District](/source/Middleton-Cross_Plains_School_District). There are seven elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school and one alternative senior high school in the district.

For high school students attend either [Middleton High School](/source/Middleton_High_School_(Middleton%2C_Wisconsin)) or [Clark Street Community School](/source/Clark_Street_Community_School).[10]

St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Cross Plains, founded in 1857, educates students from grades K-8.[11]

## Notable people

- [Connie Grob](/source/Connie_Grob), longtime minor league pitcher who spent one season in the majors with [Washington](/source/Washington_Senators_(1901-60))

- [Jeffrey S. Grob](/source/Jeffrey_S._Grob), Roman Catholic bishop

- [Matt Lepay](/source/Matt_Lepay), sports announcer

- [Matthew Anderson](/source/Matthew_Anderson_(politician)), member of Wisconsin State Assembly and Wisconsin State Senate

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-CenPopGazetteer2019_1-0)** ["2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files"](https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2019_Gazetteer/2019_gaz_place_55.txt). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-GR3-u_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-GR3-u_2-1) ["Cross Plains"](https://edits.nationalmap.gov/apps/gaz-domestic/public/search/names/1563557). *[Geographic Names Information System](/source/Geographic_Names_Information_System)*. [United States Geological Survey](/source/United_States_Geological_Survey), [United States Department of the Interior](/source/United_States_Department_of_the_Interior). Retrieved April 2, 2026.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-wwwcensusgov_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-wwwcensusgov_3-1) ["U.S. Census website"](https://www.census.gov). [United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau). Retrieved November 18, 2012.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-GR2_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-GR2_4-1) ["U.S. Census website"](https://www.census.gov). [United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau). Retrieved January 31, 2008.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Profile for Cross Plains, Wisconsin, WI"](http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=23902). ePodunk. Retrieved July 21, 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Cross Plains, Wisconsin"](http://www.city-data.com/city/Cross-Plains-Wisconsin.html). City-Data.com. Retrieved July 21, 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-GR1_7-0)** ["US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990"](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html). [United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau). February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Gazetteer_files_8-0)** ["US Gazetteer files 2010"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120112090031/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt). [United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau). Archived from [the original](https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt) on January 12, 2012. Retrieved November 18, 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-DecennialCensus_9-0)** ["Census of Population and Housing"](https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html). Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District"](http://www.mcpasd.k12.wi.us/). Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District. Retrieved July 21, 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["Saint Francis Xavier School"](https://sfxcrossplains.org/school).

## External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to [Cross Plains, Wisconsin](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Cross_Plains,_Wisconsin).

- [Village of Cross Plains](http://cross-plains.wi.us/)

- Sanborn fire insurance map: [1894](http://content.wisconsinhistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/maps/id/4167)

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