Gotham, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gotham
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Downtown Gotham on WIS60
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 Gotham
Location in Wisconsin
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Buena Vista, Richland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.398 sq mi (1.03 km2) |
| • Land | 0.398 sq mi (1.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 189 |
| • Density | 474.9/sq mi (183.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
Gotham (also known as Richland City) is a small community in Wisconsin, United States. It is a special type of place called a census-designated place. This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city or village with its own local government.
Gotham is located in Richland County, within the town of Buena Vista. You can find it where two important roads meet: Wisconsin Highway 60 and U.S. Route 14. It's just north of the Wisconsin River. In 2020, about 189 people lived there.
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History of Gotham
How Gotham Got Its Name
The name Gotham comes from a person named Captain Myron Wheeler Gotham. He lived in this area a long time ago. Captain Gotham was born in 1842 and passed away in 1902.
A Sad Story from the Past
Sadly, Captain Gotham and his two sons, Lucius and Myron, were lost during a very strong storm. This happened in 1902 on the Great Lakes, which are huge lakes in North America.
Population and People
What Are Demographics?
Demographics is a fancy word for information about a group of people, like how many there are, their ages, and where they live. It helps us understand a community better.
How Many People Live in Gotham?
The United States government counts how many people live in every place every ten years. This is called a census.
- In 2010, the population of Gotham was 191 people.
- In 2020, the population was 189 people.
This shows that Gotham is a very small community.
See also
In Spanish: Gotham (Wisconsin) para niños
