Grafton, Wisconsin
Encyclopedia
Grafton is a village
in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
, United States
. The population was 10,312 at the 2000 census. The village is adjacent to the Town of Grafton
and the City of Cedarburg
.
, which was located just east of Grafton, was annexed by Grafton.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the village has a total area of 4.1 square miles (10.6 km²), of which, 4.0 square miles (10.5 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (0.98%) is water.
of 2000, there were 10,312 people, 4,048 households, and 2,878 families residing in the village. (As of January 1, 2009, the population is 11,470.) The population density
was 2,552.0 people per square mile (985.5/km²). There were 4,165 housing units at an average density of 1,030.8 per square mile (398.0/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.72% White, 0.28% Black or African American
, 0.24% Native American, 0.75% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.37% from other races
, and 0.63% from two or more races. 1.60% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 4,048 households out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.4% were married couples
living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the village the population was spread out with 26.3% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.7 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $53,918, and the median income for a family was $65,825. Males had a median income of $45,451 versus $27,488 for females. The per capita income
for the village was $25,948. About 0.6% of families and 1.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.7% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over.
and the Cedarburg School District
. Grafton is served by two high schools, one within the village, Grafton High School
and a second in Cedarburg, Cedarburg High School
.
The village experienced a great deal of development beginning in the late 1990s. Adjacent to Interstate 43 is Grafton Commons shopping center, made up of chain businesses and big box stores, hotels, and restaurants. In November 2010, Aurora Health Care opened the first entirely 'green' 107-bed regional medical center in Wisconsin.
The downtown district has witnessed several redevelopment projects, including several new businesses and a mid-2000s streetscaping, which created Paramount Plaza.
On the village's south side, a Pick'n Save
grocery store is the anchor tenant of a new 80000 square feet (7,432.2 m²) commercial development, Highland Ridge. Demolition of the former Manchester Mall will allow for the construction of an adjacent condo development. In 2009, a new commercial strip center, Creekside Plaza, was completed, and a stone farm house was renovated into a North Shore Bank.
As part of its 12-year facility plan, the Village of Grafton is upgrading its municipal buildings to accommodate community needs. Construction projects have included a replacement fire station built in 1999, a children's library addition to the USS Liberty Memorial Public Library in 2000, a police station renovation and expansion in 2007, and the relocation of the Village Hall offices to a newly renovated building in November 2009. The last major municipal project - Municipal Services Facility, which will house the Public Works and Parks and Recreation Departments, was completed in August 2010.
Village
A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet with the population ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand , Though often located in rural areas, the term urban village is also applied to certain urban neighbourhoods, such as the West Village in Manhattan, New...
in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 10,312 at the 2000 census. The village is adjacent to the Town of Grafton
Grafton (town), Wisconsin
Grafton is a town in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 4,132 at the 2000 census. The Town of Grafton is located about twenty miles north of downtown Milwaukee on the shore of Lake Michigan. It is east of the Village of Grafton and Town of Cedarburg, south of the Town of...
and the City of Cedarburg
Cedarburg, Wisconsin
Cedarburg is a city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States with Cedar Creek running through it. The city is bordered by the Village of Grafton to the east and the Town of Cedarburg elsewhere...
.
History
The area now known as Grafton is one of the oldest in Ozaukee County. In 1838, Timothy Wooden purchased approximately 145 acre (0.5867947 km²) of land, which became the business district of Grafton. By 1841 development was underway, with the area consisting mainly of settlers of German descent. Located along the Milwaukee River, the village was incorporated in 1896. During the next century, Grafton's economy grew from a predominantly lumber-oriented industry base to a community of many occupations.Ulao
A small community called UlaoUlao, Wisconsin
Ulao, Wisconsin, is an unincorporated community in the Town of Grafton in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. It is located at the intersection of Ulao Road and the old Chicago and Northwestern railroad running from Milwaukee to Green Bay. Today, I-43 runs a few hundred feet to the west of the town...
, which was located just east of Grafton, was annexed by Grafton.
Notable people
- Peter Cunningham (racing driver)Peter Cunningham (racing driver)Peter Cunningham is an American race car driver.Cunningham began his professional racing career in SCCA World Challenge in 1990 driving a Honda CRX, finishing second in class. He drove an Oldsmobile Cutlass in the 1991 24 Hours of Daytona...
, race car driver - Charles Guiteau, assassin
- Susan Lynn HefleSusan Lynn HefleSusan Lynn Hefle was an American food scientist who specialized in food allergens, specifically their detection and safety.-Early life:...
, scientist - Frank J. WeberFrank J. WeberFrank J. Weber was a seaman, carpenter and union organizer from Milwaukee who between 1907 and 1926 served five terms as a Socialist member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.- Background :...
, legislator and union organizer - Ralph ZaunRalph ZaunRalph Zaun was an American businessman and politician from Wisconsin.Born in Grafton, Wisconsin, Zaun was a banker and community leader. He served in the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1947 until 1951. He died in Mequon, Wisconsin.-Notes:...
, legislator and businessman
Geography
Grafton is located at 43°19′4"N 87°57′14"W (43.317904, -87.954113).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the village has a total area of 4.1 square miles (10.6 km²), of which, 4.0 square miles (10.5 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (0.98%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 10,312 people, 4,048 households, and 2,878 families residing in the village. (As of January 1, 2009, the population is 11,470.) The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 2,552.0 people per square mile (985.5/km²). There were 4,165 housing units at an average density of 1,030.8 per square mile (398.0/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.72% White, 0.28% Black or African American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.24% Native American, 0.75% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.37% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.63% from two or more races. 1.60% of the population were Hispanic
Hispanic
Hispanic is a term that originally denoted a relationship to Hispania, which is to say the Iberian Peninsula: Andorra, Gibraltar, Portugal and Spain. During the Modern Era, Hispanic sometimes takes on a more limited meaning, particularly in the United States, where the term means a person of ...
or Latino
Latino
The demonyms Latino and Latina , are defined in English language dictionaries as:* "a person of Latin-American descent."* "A Latin American."* "A person of Hispanic, especially Latin-American, descent, often one living in the United States."...
of any race.
There were 4,048 households out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.4% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the village the population was spread out with 26.3% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.7 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $53,918, and the median income for a family was $65,825. Males had a median income of $45,451 versus $27,488 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the village was $25,948. About 0.6% of families and 1.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.7% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Grafton is served by both the Grafton School DistrictGrafton School District
Grafton School District is a school district serving the village of Grafton, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin.-Schools:*Grafton High School*John Long Middle School*Grafton Elementary School*John F. Kennedy Elementary School*Woodview Elementary School...
and the Cedarburg School District
Cedarburg School District
The Cedarburg School District is the public school district serving Cedarburg, Wisconsin. It was established in 1886. The first schools, built in 1887, were the Hamilton Schoolhouse, now located in the Hamilton Historic District of Cedarburg, and the first Cedarburg Public School, built in 1894....
. Grafton is served by two high schools, one within the village, Grafton High School
Grafton High School (Wisconsin)
Grafton High School is a secondary school in Grafton, Wisconsin. It is part of the Grafton School District. The only public high school in Grafton, it has a student enrollment of around 900.-Academics:...
and a second in Cedarburg, Cedarburg High School
Cedarburg High School
Cedarburg High School is a public, co-educational high school located in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, USA. The high school is part of the Cedarburg School District and has an enrollment of 1117 students.-Curriculum:...
.
Economy
Grafton is a community of varied industries, including fabricated metal and plastic products, machinery, printing and publishing, electric and electronic equipment and other manufacturing concerns.The village experienced a great deal of development beginning in the late 1990s. Adjacent to Interstate 43 is Grafton Commons shopping center, made up of chain businesses and big box stores, hotels, and restaurants. In November 2010, Aurora Health Care opened the first entirely 'green' 107-bed regional medical center in Wisconsin.
On the village's south side, a Pick'n Save
Roundy's
Roundy's Supermarkets is a Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based supermarket chain with 154 stores in Minnesota and Wisconsin, and 4 stores in Illinois...
grocery store is the anchor tenant of a new 80000 square feet (7,432.2 m²) commercial development, Highland Ridge. Demolition of the former Manchester Mall will allow for the construction of an adjacent condo development. In 2009, a new commercial strip center, Creekside Plaza, was completed, and a stone farm house was renovated into a North Shore Bank.
As part of its 12-year facility plan, the Village of Grafton is upgrading its municipal buildings to accommodate community needs. Construction projects have included a replacement fire station built in 1999, a children's library addition to the USS Liberty Memorial Public Library in 2000, a police station renovation and expansion in 2007, and the relocation of the Village Hall offices to a newly renovated building in November 2009. The last major municipal project - Municipal Services Facility, which will house the Public Works and Parks and Recreation Departments, was completed in August 2010.
Businesses
- Grafton was home to Paramount RecordsParamount RecordsParamount Records was an American record label, best known for its recordings of African-American jazz and blues in the 1920s and early 1930s, including such artists as Ma Rainey and Blind Lemon Jefferson.-Early years:...
, which produced blues and jazz records by artists between 1918 and 1935. The artists included Blind Lemon JeffersonBlind Lemon Jefferson"Blind" Lemon Jefferson was an American blues singer and guitarist from Texas. He was one of the most popular blues singers of the 1920s, and has been titled "Father of the Texas Blues"....
, Blind BlakeBlind Blake"Blind" Blake was an American blues and ragtime singer and guitarist.-Biography:...
, Skip JamesSkip JamesNehemiah Curtis "Skip" James was an American Delta blues singer, guitarist, pianist and songwriter, born in Bentonia, Mississippi, died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania....
, Papa Charlie JacksonPapa Charlie JacksonPapa Charlie Jackson was an early American bluesman and songster. He played a hybrid banjo guitar and ukulele, his recording career beginning in 1924...
, Ida CoxIda CoxIda Cox was an African American singer and vaudeville performer, best known for her blues performances and recordings...
, and Ma RaineyMa RaineyMa Rainey was one of the earliest known American professional blues singers and one of the first generation of such singers to record. She was billed as The Mother of the Blues....
. - Grafton is home to the first CostcoCostcoCostco Wholesale Corporation is the largest membership warehouse club chain in the United States. it is the third largest retailer in the United States, where it originated, and the ninth largest in the world...
Store in Wisconsin, which opened on August 30, 2007. - Grafton is home to the largest Kohl'sKohl'sKohl's Corporation is an American department store chain headquartered in the Milwaukee suburb of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, operating , 1,089 stores in 49 states. In 1998, it entered the S&P 500 list, and is also listed in the Fortune 500...
department store in Wisconsin. - Grafton is home to the new Aurora Medical Center which opened in November 2010. This is the first "Green" hospital built by Aurora Health CareAurora Health CareAurora Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system headquartered in Milwaukee and serving eastern Wisconsin. The system has 13 hospitals, over 100 clinics, and more than 80 community pharmacies. With 29,000 employees including 3,385 physicians, Aurora is one of Wisconsin's largest...