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19-499: Grantsburg is a village in Burnett County , Wisconsin , United States. The population was 1,341 at the 2010 census . The village is located within the Town of Grantsburg . It was established by Canute Anderson . Grantsburg is located at 45°46′49″N 92°41′4″W  /  45.78028°N 92.68444°W  / 45.78028; -92.68444 (45.780541, -92.684718). According to

38-574: A general fertility rate of 58.5 births per 1000 women aged 15–44, the 23rd lowest rate out of all 72 Wisconsin counties. Additionally, there were no reported induced abortions performed on women of Burnett County residence in 2017. Burnett County is one of only three Wisconsin counties that have no incorporated cities. It is the only Wisconsin county to have villages but no cities. 45°52′N 92°22′W  /  45.87°N 92.37°W  / 45.87; -92.37 Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures

57-447: Is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since the 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using a standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure

76-558: The St. Croix River . The terrain is generally flat, and the land around Grantsburg is heavily wooded, though there is substantial farm acreage, especially to the east and south. To the north and west, the land is sandy and of marginal agricultural use. Grantsburg is near Crex Meadows Wildlife Area, the largest wildlife area in Wisconsin. The village has been a Wisconsin Bird City since 2011. As of

95-553: The United States Census Bureau , the village has a total area of 3.00 square miles (7.77 km), of which 2.98 square miles (7.72 km) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km) is water. Grantsburg is situated along the Wood River , which is dammed on the western edge of town to form the small body of water named Memory Lake. A playground and campsite have been built here. The Wood River continues west and south to

114-545: The census of 2010, there were 1,341 people, 567 households, and 345 families living in the village. The population density was 450.0 inhabitants per square mile (173.7/km). There were 636 housing units at an average density of 213.4 per square mile (82.4/km). The racial makeup of the village was 94.6% (1,268) White , 1.0% (13) African American , 1.3% (17) Native American , 0.5% (7) Asian , 0.1% (1) Pacific Islander , 0.4% (5) from other races , and 2.1% (28) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of

133-424: The age of 18 living with them, 43.7% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.2% were non-families. 34.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.98. In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.4% under

152-463: The age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 21.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.9 males. The median income for a household in the village was $ 34,423, and the median income for a family was $ 40,333. Males had a median income of $ 32,500 versus $ 22,500 for females. The per capita income for

171-489: The average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such as the American Community Survey . This allows the calculation of per capita income for both the country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries

190-565: The county, south of the Namekagon River . As of the census of 2020 , the population was 16,526. The population density was 20.1 people per square mile (7.8 people/km ). There were 15,201 housing units at an average density of 18.5 units per square mile (7.1 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 89.3% White , 4.4% Native American , 0.4% Black or African American , 0.3% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 0.5% from other races , and 5.1% from two or more races. Ethnically,

209-583: The population was 1.5% Hispanic or Latino of any race. As of the census of 2000, there were 15,674 people, 6,613 households, and 4,503 families residing in the county. The population density was 19 people per square mile (7.3 people/km ). There were 12,582 housing units at an average density of 15 units per square mile (5.8 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 93.25% White , 0.36% Black or African American , 4.45% Native American , 0.24% Asian , 0.07% Pacific Islander , 0.21% from other races , and 1.42% from two or more races. 0.77% of

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228-470: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 28.9% were of German , 15.4% Swedish , 12.8% Norwegian and 6.3% Irish ancestry. There were 6,613 households, out of which 25.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.20% were married couples living together, 7.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.90% were non-families. 26.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.20% had someone living alone who

247-454: The population, or 14 people. There were 567 households, of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.7% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.2% were non-families. 35.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

266-725: The village was $ 16,875. About 7.6% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 13.9% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over. Grantsburg Municipal Airport (KGTG) serves the village and surrounding communities. Grantsburg is along Wisconsin Highway 70 , and also Wisconsin Highways 48 / 87 ( co-signed ). Grantsburg held an early snowmobile skipping event in 1977, also known as snowmobile watercross, and continues to host an annual International Watercross Association (IWA) Championship in July. Grantsburg

285-491: The village. The population density was 459.8 people per square mile (177.4/km). There were 590 housing units at an average density of 198.1 per square mile (76.4/km). The racial makeup of the village was 96.06% White , 0.37% Black or African American , 1.83% Native American , 0.22% Asian , 0.80% from other races , and 0.73% from two or more races. 1.17% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 565 households, out of which 30.8% had children under

304-435: Was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.92. The median age in the village was 43.1 years. 23.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.5% were from 25 to 44; 24.7% were from 45 to 64; and 23% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 44.7% male and 55.3% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 1,369 people, 565 households, and 332 families living in

323-476: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.80. In the county, the population was spread out, with 22.10% under the age of 18, 6.00% from 18 to 24, 23.20% from 25 to 44, 28.40% from 45 to 64, and 20.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 101.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.30 males. In 2017, there were 118 births, giving

342-465: Was created in 1856 and organized in 1865. The St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin have reservation lands in Burnett County and are the county's largest employer. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 880 square miles (2,300 km ), of which 872 square miles (2,260 km ) is land and 58 square miles (150 km ) (6.6%) is water. Saginaw Lake is located in

361-549: Was the setting (though not filming location) for the season nine episode of Supernatural , "Sharp Teeth". Burnett County, Wisconsin Burnett County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin . As of the 2020 census , the population was 16,526. Its county seat is Siren , with the majority of county governmental services located at the Burnett County Government Center . The county

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