Gibraltar, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gibraltar, Wisconsin
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The town center building
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Location of Gibraltar, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Door |
| Area | |
| • Total | 151.4 sq mi (392.2 km2) |
| • Land | 33.8 sq mi (87.7 km2) |
| • Water | 117.6 sq mi (304.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,228 |
| • Density | 30.3/sq mi (11.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-28950 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583271 |
| Website | https://gibraltarwi.gov/ |
Gibraltar is a lovely town located in Door County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,228 people lived here. You'll find smaller communities like Fish Creek and Juddville within Gibraltar.
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Exploring Gibraltar's Geography
Gibraltar covers a total area of about 151.4 square miles (392.2 km2). Most of this area, about 77.65%, is water! The land part is around 33.8 square miles (87.7 km2).
Who Lives in Gibraltar?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,063 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,021 | −4.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,228 | 20.3% | |
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In 2000, about 1,063 people lived in Gibraltar. There were 475 households, which means 475 groups of people living together.
Most of the people living in Gibraltar were White (97.93%). A small number were from other racial backgrounds. About 1.60% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
Out of the households, about 19.8% had children under 18 living with them. Many households (62.3%) were married couples living together.
The average household had 2.24 people. The average family had 2.65 people.
The population in Gibraltar is quite diverse in age. About 16.1% of residents were under 18 years old. The largest group, 38.1%, was between 45 and 64 years old. The median age was 48 years. This means half the people were younger than 48, and half were older.
Income in Gibraltar
In 2000, the typical income for a household in Gibraltar was $47,604 per year. For families, the median income was $58,125. The average income for each person in the town was $29,755.
A small number of families (1.8%) and individuals (4.2%) lived below the poverty line. This included 2.8% of those under 18 and 1.0% of those 65 or older.
Learning in Gibraltar
The Gibraltar Area Schools serve several parts of the town. There are two main schools: Gibraltar Elementary School and Gibraltar Secondary School. These schools help students learn and grow.
Gibraltar's Climate
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The climate chart above shows the average temperatures and rainfall for Sand Point, which is located within Gibraltar. This helps us understand what the weather is typically like throughout the year.
Images for kids
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19th century historic town hall
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Cherry orchard in Gibraltar, May
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Peninsula State Park is mostly located in the town.
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Fish Creek Town Dock is operated by the town; most of the dock is removed from the water for the winter
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White birch in Gibraltar
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See also
In Spanish: Gibraltar (Wisconsin) para niños
