Primrose, Wisconsin

Primrose: town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

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Primrose is a town located in the county of Dane in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 731 and a population density of 20 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 778 inhabitants.

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Quick Facts about Primrose

Population 778 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Wisconsin (United States)
County Dane County
Phone Area Codes 608
Area 35.8 km2
Latitude & Longitude 42.9014,-89.6623
Altitude 991 feet / 302 meters
Time Zone Central Time Zone
Local time 21:08:51 (18th April 2026)
Density 22 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 6.04% (2010-2020)
Weather 52℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather
Dane County Wisconsin incorporated and unincorporated areas Primrose highlighted locator map image
Dane County Wisconsin incorporated and unincorporated areas Primrose highlighted locator map image

Geography

Primrose is located at 42°54'5"N 89°39'44"W (42.9013900, -89.6623400).

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Weather

52°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
15 to 20 mph W Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is...

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Demographics

The population of Primrose increased by 6.04% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 731 - census
2011 739 1.08% estimation process
2012 749 1.34% estimation process
2013 757 1.06% estimation process
2014 763 0.79% estimation process
2015 767 0.52% estimation process
2016 778 1.41% estimation process
2017 776 -0.26% estimation process
2018 774 -0.26% estimation process
2019 774 0% estimation process
2020 778 0.51% estimation process

People born in Primrose (1)

American politician (1855-1925) Robert M. La Follette was born in Primrose

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Primrose, WI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
483799 East-West Healing Arts Institute Madison (WI) 53719-1133

Nearby Transit Stations (11)

Rail and bus stations connected to Primrose, WI. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
MSN Madison, Wisconsin 800 Langdon St. BUS
SMD Madison (South), Wisconsin Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave. BUS
JVL Janesville, Wisconsin 3120 North Pontiac Drive BUS
BET South Beloit, Illinois 15766 Manchester Road BUS
CBS Columbus 359 North Ludington Street RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Primrose.

Post Office Name City ZIP
New Glaru Post Office New Glarus (WI) 53574

Other places with the same name (1)

  • Primrose, Nebraska village in Boone County, Nebraska, United States with a population of 57 people.

Other cities in Dane County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dane County , WI. (more)

City Name Population Title
Fitchburg 30,866 City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States
Waunakee 14,188 Village in Dane County, Wisconsin
Stoughton 13,218 City in Wisconsin
McFarland 9,291 Village in Dane County, Wisconsin
De Forest 8,936 Village in Dane County, Wisconsin
Monona 8,164 City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Windsor 7,810 Village in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States
Mount Horeb 7,563 Village in Dane County, Wisconsin
Madison 6,667 City in and county seat of Dane County, Wisconsin, United States, and the capital city of Wisconsin
Middleton 6,267 Third-class city in Dane County, Wisconsin
Cottage Grove 3,989 Civil town in Dane County, Wisconsin
Burke 3,445 Town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States
Oregon 3,343 Civil town in Dane County, Wisconsin
Sun Prairie 2,473 Third-class city in Dane County, Wisconsin
Rutland 2,090 Town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States
Dunkirk 2,029 Township in Dane County, Wisconsin