Grant, Monroe County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Grant, Wisconsin
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Location of Grant, Monroe County, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Monroe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.9 sq mi (93.0 km2) |
| • Land | 35.7 sq mi (92.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 483 |
| • Density | 13.5/sq mi (5.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-30325 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583300 |
Grant is a small town located in Monroe County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 483 people lived there.
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Exploring Grant's Land and Water
Grant covers a total area of about 35.9 square miles (93.0 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, measuring around 35.7 square miles (92.6 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.2 square miles (0.4 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Grant?
Population and Homes
In 2000, the town of Grant had 483 residents. These people lived in 173 different homes, and 130 of these were families. On average, there were about 13.5 people living in each square mile of land. There were also 211 housing units in the town.
Community Makeup
Most of the people living in Grant were White (99.79%). A very small number (0.21%) were of Asian background.
Families and Households
About 33.5% of the homes in Grant had children under 18 years old living there. Many homes (64.2%) were married couples living together. Some homes (6.9%) had a female head of household without a husband present. About 24.3% of homes were not families.
Living Alone
Around 21.4% of all homes were made up of just one person. About 6.9% of these single-person homes had someone aged 65 or older living alone. The average number of people in a home was 2.72, and for families, it was 3.12.
Age Groups in Grant
The population in Grant was spread across different age groups. About 26.1% of residents were under 18 years old. Around 6.8% were between 18 and 24 years old. The largest group, 27.1%, was between 25 and 44 years old. People aged 45 to 64 made up 29.2% of the population. Finally, 10.8% of residents were 65 years or older. The average age in Grant was 40 years.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Grant was $43,456 per year. For families, the average income was slightly higher at $46,042. Men earned an average of $27,500, while women earned $24,583. The average income per person in the town was $16,751. A small number of families (3.0%) and individuals (3.7%) lived below the poverty line. This included 5.4% of those under 18, but no one aged 65 or over.
