Gratiot, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Gratiot, Wisconsin
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Location of Gratiot in Lafayette County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Lafayette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.55 sq mi (1.42 km2) |
| • Land | 0.55 sq mi (1.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 823 ft (251 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 236 |
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(2019)
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226 |
| • Density | 412.41/sq mi (159.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-30600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1565778 |
Gratiot is a small village in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 236 people lived there. The village is surrounded by the larger area known as the Town of Gratiot.
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A Look Back in Time
Gratiot village is named after Henry Gratiot. He was a French-American trader and also worked as an agent for Native American tribes. The first post office in Gratiot opened in July 1834. Its first postmaster was a person named Fortunatus Berry.
Where is Gratiot?
Gratiot is located in Wisconsin. It covers a total area of about 0.59 square miles (1.53 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Who Lives in Gratiot?
This section shares information about the people living in Gratiot.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 191 | — | |
| 1900 | 335 | — | |
| 1910 | 368 | 9.9% | |
| 1920 | 338 | −8.2% | |
| 1930 | 287 | −15.1% | |
| 1940 | 297 | 3.5% | |
| 1950 | 323 | 8.8% | |
| 1960 | 294 | −9.0% | |
| 1970 | 249 | −15.3% | |
| 1980 | 280 | 12.4% | |
| 1990 | 207 | −26.1% | |
| 2000 | 252 | 21.7% | |
| 2010 | 236 | −6.3% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 226 | −4.2% | |
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Village Population in 2010
According to the 2010 census, 236 people lived in Gratiot. There were 97 households and 64 families. The village had about 400 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Gratiot (97.9%) were White. A small number were Asian (0.4%) or from two or more races (1.7%).
There were 97 homes in total. About 32% of these homes had children under 18 living there. Nearly half (47.4%) were married couples. Some homes had a female head of household (14.4%) or a male head of household (4.1%) without a spouse. About 26.8% of all households were individuals living alone. About 14.4% of homes had someone 65 years or older living by themselves.
The average age of people in the village was 41.3 years. About 24.2% of residents were under 18. About 11% were between 18 and 24 years old. The village had slightly more males (53.8%) than females (46.2%).
Fun Things to Do
The Cheese Country Trail goes right through the village. This trail is great for biking, hiking, and other outdoor activities.
Famous People from Gratiot
Some notable people were born in Gratiot:
- John J. Boyle was born here. He became a U.S. Attorney, which means he was a lawyer who represented the United States government in legal cases.
- Willis C. Cook was also born in Gratiot. He became a U.S. diplomat, someone who represents their country in other nations to help with international relations.
- Abner Dalrymple, a professional baseball player, was born in Gratiot. He played as an outfielder.
