Grant, Clark County, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Grant, Wisconsin
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Location of Grant, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Clark |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.7 sq mi (92.4 km2) |
| • Land | 35.5 sq mi (92.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,155 ft (352 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 916 |
| • Density | 26/sq mi (10.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-30275 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583298 |
Grant is a small town located in Clark County, which is part of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. In 2010, about 916 people lived there. This area was once home to two "ghost towns" called Kurth and Maple Works. A ghost town is a place where most people have left, and it's no longer an active community.
Exploring Grant's Location
The Town of Grant is found in the southeastern part of Clark County. A village called Granton is located in the northeast corner of the town.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Grant covers a total area of about 92.4 square kilometers (which is about 35.7 square miles). Most of this area, 92.0 square kilometers (35.5 square miles), is land. Only a small part, about 0.3 square kilometers (0.1 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Grant?
Based on information from the year 2000, there were 920 people living in Grant. These people lived in 317 different homes, and 248 of these were families.
Most of the people living in Grant were White (99.02%). A small number were from other backgrounds. About 1.74% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The people in Grant were of different ages. About 31.4% were under 18 years old. This means there were many kids and teenagers. About 13.6% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Grant was 35 years.
Notable People from Grant
- Spencer M. Marsh was a jurist and legislator who was born in the town of Grant. A jurist is someone who works in the legal system, like a judge. A legislator is someone who makes laws, often as part of a government.
