# Windsor, Wisconsin

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"Lake Windsor, Wisconsin" redirects here. For the lake, see [List of lakes of Wisconsin](/source/List_of_lakes_of_Wisconsin).

Village in Wisconsin, United States

Windsor, Wisconsin Village Windsor water tower Location of Windsor in Dane County, Wisconsin. Windsor Show map of Wisconsin Windsor Show map of the United States Coordinates: 43°13′51″N 89°19′57″W / 43.23083°N 89.33250°W / 43.23083; -89.33250 Country United States State Wisconsin County Dane Government • Village President Bob Wipperfurth • Municipal Judge Jason Hanson Area [1] • Total 27.67 sq mi (71.67 km2) • Land 27.56 sq mi (71.39 km2) • Water 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2) Elevation [2] 1,033 ft (315 m) Population (2020) • Total 8,754 • Density 317.6/sq mi (122.6/km2) Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST)) • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT) Area code 353/608 FIPS code 55-87750[3] GNIS feature ID 1584454[2] Website www.windsorwi.gov

**Windsor** is a village in [Dane County, Wisconsin](/source/Dane_County%2C_Wisconsin), United States. The population was 8,754 at the 2020 census. It is part of the [Madison metropolitan area](/source/Madison_metropolitan_area). The unincorporated communities of Lake Windsor, [Morrisonville](/source/Morrisonville%2C_Wisconsin), and [Token Creek](/source/Token_Creek%2C_Wisconsin) are located within the village.

## History

While visited in the late 1830s, the first settler to the town was William Lawrence, who came from the state of [Vermont](/source/Vermont) in 1841. He later served in the [Civil War](/source/American_Civil_War). James Morrison settled in the town in 1843 at what is now [Morrisonville](/source/Morrisonville%2C_Wisconsin).[4] Windsor voted to incorporate as a village on November 3, 2015; prior to its incorporation, it was a [town](/source/Administrative_divisions_of_Wisconsin#Town), and a portion of the town was a [census-designated place](/source/Census-designated_place).[5]

## Geography

According to the [United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau), the town has a total area of 30.8 square miles (80 km2), of which 30.7 square miles (80 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (0.32%) is water. A portion of the former town was part of a disputed annexation by the [Village of DeForest](/source/DeForest%2C_Wisconsin). In July 2004, the village and town reached a settlement in which part of the disputed area would be annexed by the village and part would remain with the town. In addition, the town and village agreed to exchange other, less populated land.

## Demographics

Historical population Census Pop. Note %± 2020 8,754 — U.S. Decennial Census[6]

### 2020 census

As of the [2020 census](/source/2020_United_States_census), Windsor had a population of 8,754. The median age was 37.7 years. 26.8% of residents were under the age of 18 and 14.1% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 98.2 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 95.3 males age 18 and over.[7][8]

75.2% of residents lived in urban areas, while 24.8% lived in rural areas.[9]

There were 3,241 households in Windsor, of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 63.1% were married-couple households, 11.9% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 17.2% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 18.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[7]

There were 3,345 housing units, of which 3.1% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.1% and the rental vacancy rate was 2.8%.[7]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[8] Race Number Percent White 7,737 88.4% Black or African American 186 2.1% American Indian and Alaska Native 21 0.2% Asian 215 2.5% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 6 0.1% Some other race 137 1.6% Two or more races 452 5.2% Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 358 4.1%

### 2010 census

The population of the Windsor [census-designated place](/source/Census-designated_place) was 3,573 at the 2010 census.[10]

### 2000 census

As of the [census](/source/Census)[3] of 2000, there were 2,533 people, 945 households, and 746 families living in the CDP. The [population density](/source/Population_density) was 308.5 people/km2 (799 people/mi2). There were 978 housing units at an average density of 119.1 units/km2 (308 units/mi2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.13% [White](/source/White_(U.S._Census)), 0.51% [Black](/source/African_American_(U.S._Census)) or [African American](/source/Race_(United_States_Census)), 0.36% [Native American](/source/Native_American_(U.S._Census)), 1.18% [Asian](/source/Asian_(U.S._Census)), 0.59% from [other races](/source/Race_(United_States_Census)), and 1.22% from two or more races. [Hispanic](/source/Hispanic_(U.S._Census)) or [Latino](/source/Latino_(U.S._Census)) of any race were 1.46% of the population.

There were 945 households, out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.0% were [married couples](/source/Marriage) living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.0% were non-families. 13.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 2.95.

The CDP age distribution was 27.0% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 32.3% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 6.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $61,958, and the median income for a family was $69,150. Males had a median income of $41,232 versus $27,863 for females. The [per capita income](/source/Per_capita_income) for the CDP was $31,529. None of the families and 1.0% of the population were living below the [poverty line](/source/Poverty_line), including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

## Education

There are two public schools in Windsor. Windsor Elementary School serves grades K-4. Harvest Intermediate School serves grades 5 and 6. Windsor is served by [DeForest Area School District](/source/DeForest_Area_School_District), which operates several additional schools in nearby DeForest.

## Notable residents

- [Clara Bewick Colby](/source/Clara_Bewick_Colby), writer

- [Michael Johnson](/source/Michael_Johnson_(Wisconsin_politician)), state representative

- [Clement Warner](/source/Clement_Warner), farmer, colonel in the [36th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment](/source/36th_Wisconsin_Infantry_Regiment) and later a state legislator

## 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) ["Windsor"](https://edits.nationalmap.gov/apps/gaz-domestic/public/search/names/1576858). *[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 February 24, 2026.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-GR2_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-GR2_3-1) ["U.S. Census website"](https://www.census.gov). [United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau). Retrieved January 31, 2008.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** [DeForest Area Historical Society-Early History of the Area](http://www.deforesthistory.org/early_history.htm)[*[dead link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Link_rot)*]

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Village of Windsor. [Incorporation](http://www.windsorwi.gov/index.asp?SEC=E95CC075-449B-4F10-B64B-E0FCBA842EA4&Type=B_BASIC)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-DecennialCensus_6-0)** ["Census of Population and Housing"](https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html). Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Census2020DP_7-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Census2020DP_7-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Census2020DP_7-2) ["2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)"](https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/dp?get=NAME,DP1_0021P,DP1_0024P,DP1_0025C,DP1_0049C,DP1_0045C,DP1_0069C,DP1_0073C,DP1_0125P,DP1_0126P,DP1_0129P,DP1_0133P,DP1_0137P,DP1_0138P,DP1_0139P,DP1_0141P,DP1_0142P,DP1_0143P,DP1_0145P,DP1_0146P,DP1_0147C,DP1_0148C,DP1_0149C,DP1_0156C,DP1_0157C,DP1_0158C,DP1_0159P,DP1_0160P&for=place%3A87725&in=state%3A55). *[United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau)*. 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2026.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Census2020PL_8-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Census2020PL_8-1) ["2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)"](https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=NAME,P1_001N,P1_003N,P1_004N,P1_005N,P1_006N,P1_007N,P1_008N,P1_009N,P2_001N,P2_002N,H1_001N,H1_002N&for=place%3A87725&in=state%3A55). *United States Census Bureau*. 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Census2020DHC_9-0)** ["2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)"](https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/dhc?get=NAME,P2_002N,P2_003N&for=place%3A87725&in=state%3A55). *United States Census Bureau*. 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-census_10-0)** ["U.S. Census website"](https://www.census.gov). [U.S. Census Bureau](/source/U.S._Census_Bureau). Retrieved April 20, 2011.

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## External links

- [Village of Windsor](http://www.windsorwi.gov/)

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