Bradford, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Bradford, Wisconsin
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Location in Rock County and the state of Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Rock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.3 sq mi (94.0 km2) |
| • Land | 36.3 sq mi (94.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,013 |
| • Density | 27.7/sq mi (10.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-09175 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582850 |
| Website | http://www.townofbradfordwi.com |
The Town of Bradford is a small community located in Rock County, Wisconsin, USA. In 2020, about 1,013 people lived there. Some smaller communities like Avalon and Emerald Grove are also part of the town. A part of Fairfield is here too. The town got its name from William C. Chase, an early settler, who named it after his hometown in Vermont.
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Exploring Bradford's Location
Bradford covers about 36.3 square miles (94.0 square kilometers) of land. It's a landlocked area, meaning it has no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within its borders.
Who Lives in Bradford?
In 2000, there were 1,007 people living in Bradford. These people made up 379 households and 280 families. The town had about 27.7 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Bradford were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 5.36% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (33.2%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (63.3%) were married couples. About 19.5% of households were single individuals. Some people aged 65 or older lived alone. The average household had about 2.66 people.
The population in Bradford was spread out by age. About 26.2% were under 18 years old. Around 30.1% were between 25 and 44 years old. About 10.2% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 37 years.
People from Bradford
Some interesting people have connections to the Town of Bradford:
- William Gardiner: He was a state representative in Wisconsin. He lived in the town.
- George W. Latta: He was also a state representative and a lawyer. He was born in Bradford.
See also
In Spanish: Bradford (Wisconsin) para niños
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