Bradley, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Bradley, Wisconsin
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Location of Bradley, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Lincoln |
| Area | |
| • Total | 62.9 sq mi (162.9 km2) |
| • Land | 54.5 sq mi (141.2 km2) |
| • Water | 8.4 sq mi (21.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,444 ft (440 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,408 |
| • Density | 44/sq mi (17.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
54487 (Tomahawk)
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| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-09225 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582851 |
Bradley is a small town located in Lincoln County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 2,408 people lived there. This number was a bit lower than in 2000, when 2,573 people called Bradley home.
Several smaller communities are also part of the town of Bradley. These include Bradley itself, Gilbert, Heafford Junction, and West Kraft.
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Exploring Bradley's Location and Rivers
Bradley is in the northern part of Lincoln County. To its north is Oneida County. The town completely surrounds the city of Tomahawk, which is a separate place.
A major road, U.S. Route 51, runs along the eastern side of Bradley. This highway goes south about 21 miles (34 km) to Merrill, which is the main city in Lincoln County. If you go north on the highway, it's about 85 miles (137 km) to Hurley.
Land and Water Areas
The town of Bradley covers a total area of about 62.9 square miles (162.9 square kilometers). Most of this is land, about 54.5 square miles (141.2 square kilometers). The rest, about 8.4 square miles (21.7 square kilometers), is water. This means water makes up about 13.3% of the town's total area.
Rivers and Lakes in Bradley
The Wisconsin River flows right through Bradley and the center of Tomahawk. Other rivers join the Wisconsin River here, including the Tomahawk, Somo, and Spirit rivers.
There are also a few important dams in the area. The Tomahawk Dam is in Bradley, just south of Tomahawk city. This dam creates a large body of water called Lake Mohawksin. Another dam forms the Spirit River Flowage. Further upstream, in the eastern part of Bradley, the Kings Dam creates Lake Alice. These rivers and lakes are a big part of Bradley's natural beauty.
Who Lives in Bradley?
In 2000, there were 2,573 people living in Bradley. These people lived in 1,094 households, and 801 of these were families. The population density was about 46 people per square mile (17.8 people per square kilometer).
Families and Households
About 26.8% of the households in Bradley had children under 18 years old living there. Most households, 65.6%, were married couples living together. About 23.4% of all households were single people living alone. Around 11.2% of these single-person households were people aged 65 or older.
The average household had 2.35 people, and the average family had 2.75 people.
Age Groups in Bradley
The people in Bradley were spread across different age groups:
- 20.9% were under 18 years old.
- 4.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 25.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 29.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 20.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Bradley was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were about 107 males. If you looked only at adults (18 and over), there were about 104 males for every 100 females.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Bradley was $38,676 per year. For families, the average income was $45,774 per year. Men generally earned more, with an average income of $37,125, compared to $25,179 for women. The average income per person in the town was $19,803.
See also
- In Spanish: Bradley (Wisconsin) para niños
