2010 census

The 2010 census recorded a population of 86 in Bradgate, with a population density of .

2000 census

As of the census

Census

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of 2000, there were 101 people, 48 households, and 30 families residing in the town. The population density

Population density

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 was 291.1 people per square mile (111.4/km²). There were 54 housing units at an average density of 155.6 per square mile (59.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 48 households out of which 18.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples

Marriage

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 living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.5% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 2.63.

In the town the population was spread out with 15.8% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 33.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females there were 114.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 117.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $30,000, and the median income for a family was $44,375. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $15,625 for females. The per capita income

Per capita income

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 for the town was $16,407. There were 8.0% of families and 16.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including 27.8% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Avery’s Hill

One of the natural beauty spots is Avery’s Hill, located just to the west of town above the West Fork of the Des Moines River

Des Moines River

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, and like the township, named after Oscar F. Avery, the area's first settler who came to farm. The hill is a haven for nature

Nature

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, wildlife

Wildlife

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, and mushroom

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 hunts. Avery built his house in November 1859 and planted corn

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 the following spring.

Avery’s Hill has become synonymous as a wildlife refuge

Wildlife refuge

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 and a place where several generations of area youngsters have enjoyed sledding or tobogganing down the large expansive hill.

During the 1920s, an effort was unsuccessfully made to make Avery’s Hill into a park. In 1976, after private ownership of the land had changed hands, an effort was successfully made to prevent further tilling and destruction of the scenic area.

The hill was the site of a significant event in Iowa history. The last battle between two American Indian

Native Americans in the United States

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 tribes in Iowa was fought on this hill in 1854 between the Sioux

Sioux

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 and the Winnebagos

Ho-Chunk

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.

Bradgate State Fishing Access

The Bradgate State Fishing Access is one of over 140 state park

State park

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s, forest

Forest

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s, and wildlife refuges in Iowa. The Access is one of several popular fishing areas along the West Fork of the Des Moines River located on Bradgate’s southern edge.

Avery Township is one of Iowa’s popular hunting, trapping, and fishing areas.

Three Rivers Bike Trail

The Three Rivers Bike Trail, constructed on an abandoned railroad grade, is a recreational bike trail system that passes through town. Completed in 1991, one of its interesting features is its crossing over the scenic West Fork of the Des Moines River

Des Moines River

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 on the town's west edge. The "Three Rivers" refers to both the East and West Forks of the Des Moines River

Des Moines River

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 and to the Boone River

Boone River

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, all of which it spans.

The 35 mile route stretches from Rolfe

Rolfe, Iowa

Rolfe is a city in Pocahontas County, Iowa, United States. The population was 675 at the 2000 census.It was named for John Rolfe, an Englishman who married the Native American princess Pocahontas in Jamestown, Virginia.-Geography:...

 in Pocahontas County

Pocahontas County, Iowa

-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 7,310 in the county, with a population density of . There were 3,794 housing units, of which 3,233 were occupied.-2000 census:...

 to Eagle Grove

Eagle Grove, Iowa

Eagle Grove is a city in Wright County, Iowa, United States. The population was 3,712 at the 2000 census. Eagle Grove is the largest city in Wright County.-Geography:Eagle Grove is located at near the Boone River....

 in Wright County

Wright County, Iowa

-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 13,229 in the county, with a population density of . There were 6,529 housing units, of which 5,625 were occupied.-2000 census:...

 with access points in Bradgate, Rutland

Rutland, Iowa

Rutland is a city in Humboldt County, Iowa, United States. The population was 145 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Rutland is located at on the West Fork Des Moines River....

, Dakota City

Dakota City, Iowa

Dakota City is a city in and the county seat of Humboldt County, Iowa, United States. The population was 911 at the 2000 census. Dakota City shares its western border with the much larger city of Humboldt.-Geography:...

, and Thor

Thor, Iowa

Thor is a city in Humboldt County, Iowa, United States. The population was 174 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Thor is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....

. With quiet forested river lowlands on the western end, small towns, numerous bridges, and the open farmlands of the eastern end, this trail offers a lot of variety.

Education

Children from the town of Bradgate and surrounding community are enrolled in the Gilmore City-Bradgate Community School District.

Twin Town

Bradgate is the twin town of Newtown Linford

Newtown Linford

Newtown Linford is a linear village in Leicestershire, England.It is located in a valley in the Charnwood Forest area, and has four access roads. The first is from Anstey, then there are roads which lead to the A50 at Groby and at Markfield...

 near Bradgate Park

Bradgate Park

Bradgate Park is a public park in Charnwood Forest, in Leicestershire, England, just northwest of Leicester. It covers 850 acres . The park lies between the villages of Newtown Linford, Anstey, Cropston, Woodhouse Eaves and Swithland. The River Lin runs through the park, flowing into Cropston...

 in Leicestershire

Leicestershire

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, England.

External links

• City-Data Comprehensive Statistical Data and more about Bradgate