Granton, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Granton, Wisconsin
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Location of Granton in Clark County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Clark |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.55 sq mi (1.42 km2) |
| • Land | 0.55 sq mi (1.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,119 ft (341 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,995 |
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344 |
| • Density | 631.19/sq mi (243.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-30425 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1565749 |
Granton is a small village located in Clark County, which is part of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. In 2010, about 355 people lived there.
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History of Granton
Granton was officially started in 1891. The village got its name from a nearby area called the Town of Grant. A post office, which helps send mail, has been open in Granton since 1892.
Where is Granton Located?
Granton is found at specific coordinates: 44.587093 degrees North and -90.461773 degrees West. This helps people find its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says that Granton covers about 0.56 square miles (1.45 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Who Lives in Granton?
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Granton has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown or shrunk:
- 1920: 334 people
- 1930: 310 people
- 1940: 300 people
- 1950: 299 people
- 1960: 278 people
- 1970: 288 people
- 1980: 399 people
- 1990: 379 people
- 2000: 406 people
- 2010: 355 people
- 2019 (estimated): 344 people
Granton's Population in 2010
In 2010, a detailed count of the population was done. This count, called a census, showed that 355 people lived in Granton. These people lived in 151 different homes. Out of these homes, 93 were families.
Most of the people living in Granton were White (about 98.6%). A small number of people were Asian or from other backgrounds. About 1.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Granton was about 42.8 years old. About 25.6% of residents were under 18 years old. About 15.2% were 65 years old or older. The village had slightly more males (51.3%) than females (48.7%).
See also
In Spanish: Granton (Wisconsin) para niños
