Gratiot, Wisconsin
Gratiot, Wisconsin | ||
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FIPS code 55-30600[5] | | |
GNIS feature ID | 1565778[2] | |
Website | www |
Gratiot is a village in
History
The village was named after Henry Gratiot, a French-American trader and Indian Agent.[6] The post office was opened in the community by the first postmaster, Fortunatus Berry, in July 1834.[7]
Geography
Gratiot is located at 42°34′37″N 90°1′20″W / 42.57694°N 90.02222°W (42.576947, -90.02234).[8]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.59 square miles (1.53 km2), all of it land.[9]
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1880 | 191 | — | |
1900 | 335 | — | |
1910 | 368 | 9.9% | |
1920 | 338 | −8.2% | |
1930 | 287 | −15.1% | |
1940 | 297 | 3.5% | |
1950 | 323 | 8.8% | |
1960 | 294 | −9.0% | |
1970 | 249 | −15.3% | |
1980 | 280 | 12.4% | |
1990 | 207 | −26.1% | |
2000 | 252 | 21.7% | |
2010 | 236 | −6.3% | |
2019 (est.) | 226 | [4] | −4.2% |
U.S. Decennial Census[10] |
2010 census
As of the
There were 97 households, of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.4% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.0% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.91.
The median age in the village was 41.3 years. 24.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 11% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.1% were from 25 to 44; 24.7% were from 45 to 64; and 18.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 53.8% male and 46.2% female.
2000 census
As of the
of any race.There were 97 households, out of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.6% were married couples living together, 15.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.5 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $41,944, and the median income for a family was $45,208. Males had a median income of $28,625 versus $20,125 for females. The
Recreation
The Cheese Country Trail passes through the village.
Notable natives
- John J. Boyle, U.S. Attorney, was born in Gratiot.
- Willis C. Cook, U.S. diplomat, was born in Gratiot.
- Abner Dalrymple, baseball outfielder, was born in Gratiot.
References
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ a b "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
- ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ Wisconsin Writers Program. Wisconsin: A Guide to the Badger State, New York: Duell, Sloan and Pierce, 1941. (pg. 557)
- ISBN 978-0-299-30964-0.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.