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Grantsburg, Wisconsin
Village
Location of Grantsburg in Burnett County, Wisconsin.
Coordinates: 45°46′49″N 92°44′2″W / 45.78028°N 92.73389°W / 45.78028; -92.73389
Country	United States
State	Wisconsin
County	Burnett
Area
• Total	3.02 sq mi (7.82 km)
• Land	3.00 sq mi (7.76 km)
• Water	0.02 sq mi (0.06 km)
Elevation	899 ft (274 m)
Population
• Total	1,341
• Estimate	1,281
• Density	427.28/sq mi (164.97/km)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)	715 & 534
FIPS code	55-30475
GNIS feature ID	1565752
Website	grantsburgwi.com

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.

Geography

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 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 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.

Climate

Demographics

2010 census

As of 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 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 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.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,369 people, 565 households, and 332 families living in 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 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 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 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.

Transportation

Grantsburg Municipal Airport (KGTG) serves the village and surrounding communities.

Grantsburg is along Wisconsin Highway 70, and also Wisconsin Highways 48 / 87 (co-signed).

Culture

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.

Notable people

• Anne Carlsen (1915–2002) educator, disability rights advocate, international speaker
• Gus Johnson (1995–) comedian, filmmaker and YouTuber.
• Leo Chenal (2000-) Linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs

In popular culture

Grantsburg was the setting (though not filming location) for the season nine episode of Supernatural, "Sharp Teeth".

Gallery

• Downtown Grantsburg over Memory Lake
• Grantsburg Historical Museum
• C Gerald Hedlund field at Grantsburg Municipal Airport (GTG)

See also

• List of villages in Wisconsin

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
2. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
4. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
5. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
8. "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Grantsburg, WI". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
9. "NOAA Online Weather Data – NWS Duluth". National Weather Service. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
10. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
11. "Snowmobile Watercross Racing Photos". SnowRider Magazine. Retrieved December 5, 2010.

External links

• Grantsburg, Wisconsin
• Sanborn fire insurance maps: 1894 1902 1916

v t e Municipalities and communities of Burnett County, Wisconsin, United States
County seat: Siren
Villages	Grantsburg Siren Webster
Towns	Anderson Blaine Daniels Dewey Grantsburg Jackson La Follette Lincoln Meenon Oakland Roosevelt Rusk Sand Lake Scott Siren Swiss Trade Lake Union Webb Lake West Marshland Wood River
CDP	Danbury
Unincorporated communities	Alpha Bashaw Benson Branstad Coomer Falun Four Corners Gaslyn Hertel Lind Oakland Pole Cat Crossing‡ Randall Riverside Timberland Trade Lake Trade River Webb Lake Woodland Corner Yellow Lake
Indian reservations	Lac Courte Oreilles‡ St. Croix‡
Footnotes	‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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