Jefferson County, county in Wisconsin, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 85,038 inhabitants. The county was created 188 years ago in 1836. Its county seat is Jefferson.
There are 18 city/town in Jefferson County, WI. The largest city of Jefferson County is Fort Atkinson with a population of 12,372. Other cities include, Ixonia population 4,562, Farmington population 3,848, Johnson Creek population 3,065, Rome population 2,784
Jefferson County is located in southeastern Wisconsin, between Madison and Milwaukee. While rich in agricultural areas, the county also has several small cities and towns. Here are some of the notable ones in Jefferson County:
Jefferson - The county seat and largest city in Jefferson County, with a population around 7,500 residents. The downtown area near the Rock River has quaint shops, restaurants, and historic architecture.
Fort Atkinson - Home to around 12,500 people, Fort Atkinson is the largest city in the county. It hosts the annual Hoard Historical Museum Dairyfest and has a historic downtown district.
Lake Mills - Located on the Rock Lake, this city of around 5,700 residents has a historic downtown district listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Watertown - Situated along the Rock River, Watertown is home to over 23,000 residents, making it one of the largest cities in the county. It has a historic downtown area with many 19th century buildings.
Whitewater - Whitewater is home to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater campus and has a population around 15,000. It has grown rapidly in recent decades.
Johnson Creek - This village of around 3,000 residents hosts the annual Johnson Creek Old Car Show & Swap Meet every August.
Other popular small towns in Jefferson County include Palmyra, Sullivan, Waterloo, and Cambridge. The county has a strong agricultural tradition, with many farming communities and villages scattered throughout its rural landscape. Historic architecture can be found in many of its downtown areas.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Aztalan | Civil town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin | 1,493 |
Cold Spring | Town in Wisconsin, United States | 754 |
Concord | Town in Wisconsin, United States | 2,130 |
Farmington | Town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States | 3,848 |
Fort Atkinson | City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America | 12,372 |
Hebron | Town of Wisconsin | 1,132 |
Ixonia | Town of Wisconsin | 4,562 |
Jefferson | City in and county seat of Jefferson County, Wisconsin | 1,225 |
Johnson Creek | City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America | 3,065 |
Lake Koshkonong | Census designated place | 1,204 |
Lake Mills | City in Iowa, USA | 2,135 |
Lake Ripley | Census designated place | 1,779 |
Milford | City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America | 1,135 |
Palmyra | Civil town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin | 1,219 |
Rome | Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States | 2,784 |
Sullivan | Village in Jefferson County, Wisconsin | 2,299 |
Waterloo | Fourth-class city in Jefferson County, Wisconsin | 940 |
Watertown | City in Jefferson County, New York | 2,039 |