Bradford, Wisconsin Explained

Official Name:Town of Bradford, Wisconsin
Settlement Type:Town
Mapsize:260px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Rock
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:94.0
Area Land Km2:94.0
Area Water Km2:0.0
Area Total Sq Mi:36.3
Area Land Sq Mi:36.3
Area Water Sq Mi:0.0
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:1013
Population Density Km2:10.7
Population Density Sq Mi:27.7
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Footnotes:[1]
Elevation M:284
Elevation Ft:932
Coordinates:42.6236°N -88.8294°W
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:55-09175[2]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:1582850
Website:http://www.townofbradfordwi.com

The Town of Bradford is located in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,013 at the 2020 census.[3] The unincorporated communities of Avalon and Emerald Grove are located within the town. The unincorporated community of Fairfield is also located partially in the town. The town was named by William C. Chase, one of the original settlers, for his birthplace in Orange County, Vermont.[4]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 36.3 square miles (94.0 km2), all of it land.

Demographics

As of the 2000 census, there were 1,007 people, 379 households, and 280 families residing in the town. The population density was 27.7 people per square mile (10.7/km2). There were 398 housing units at an average density of 11.0 per square mile (4.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 96.62% White, 2.88% from other races, and 0.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.36% of the population.

There were 379 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.3% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.1% were non-families. 19.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $51,324, and the median income for a family was $58,036. Males had a median income of $37,292 versus $24,931 for females. The per capita income for the town was $23,440. About 3.9% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.3% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. January 31, 2008. United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007.
  2. Web site: U.S. Census website . . January 31, 2008 .
  3. Web site: Bradford town, Rock County, Wisconsin. United States Census Bureau. January 6, 2023.
  4. Book: Callary. Edward. Place Names of Wisconsin. University of Wisconsin Press. Madison, WI. 978-0-299-30964-0. 36. 2016.
  5. Book: PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM OF ROCK COUNTY, WISCONSIN. Chicago. 1889. 830–831.
  6. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1897,' Biographical Sketch of George W. Latta, pg. 684