Gillett, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gillett, Wisconsin
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Corner of West Main Street and West 1st Street in Gillett
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Location of Gillett in Oconto County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Oconto County |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.36 sq mi (3.52 km2) |
| • Land | 1.35 sq mi (3.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 1,386 |
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(2019)
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1,295 |
| • Density | 959.26/sq mi (370.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-29050 |
| State Highways |   |
Gillett is a city in Oconto County, Wisconsin, United States. In 2010, about 1,386 people lived there. It is part of the larger Green Bay area. The city of Gillett is right next to the Town of Gillett.
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History of Gillett
Gillett got its name from Rodney Stephen Gillett. He was an early settler in the area. A post office opened here in 1871, which helped the community grow.
Geography of Gillett
Gillett is located in Wisconsin at 44°53′23″N 88°18′23″W / 44.889748°N 88.306422°W.
The city covers a total area of about 1.37 square miles (3.52 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
People of Gillett (Demographics)
In 2010, there were 1,386 people living in Gillett. These people lived in 592 households, and 352 of these were families. The city had about 1,019 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Gillett were White (91.0%). There were also Native American (3.4%) and other races (4.3%) living in the city. About 5.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Gillett was 41.1 years old. About 23.2% of residents were under 18. Also, 18% of the people were 65 years old or older.
Education in Gillett
The Gillett School District runs the public schools in the city. These schools include Gillett Elementary School, Gillett Middle School, and Gillett High School.
Tourism and Activities
Gillett is known as the "ATV Capital of the World." This is because there are many trails for ATVs (all-terrain vehicles) and snowmobiles. The Gillett Sno & ATV Riders group takes care of over 15 miles of trails. These trails are within the city and in nearby towns like Maple Valley and Underhill.
Images for kids
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Gillett Area Historical Museum on WIS 22
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Oconto County fairgrounds
See also
In Spanish: Gillett (Wisconsin) para niños
