Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha: City in and county seat of Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
About
Waukesha is a city located in the county of Waukesha in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,133 and a population density of 137 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,939 inhabitants.
The city was created 190 years ago in 1833.
Quick Facts about Waukesha
Population : | 8,939 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Wisconsin (United States) |
County : | Waukesha County |
Postal code : | 53188 |
Phone Area Codes : | 262 |
Area : | 66.56 km2 |
Altitude : | 889 feet / 271 meters |
Capital city : | Waukesha is capital of Waukesha County |
Establishment : | January 01, 1834 (190 years ago) |
Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
Local time : | 22:05:10 (21st December 2024) |
Density : | 134 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -2.17% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Waukesha is located at 43°0'42"N 88°13'53"W (43.0116800, -88.2314800).
Waukesha map
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Official website of Waukesha
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Waukesha decreased by 2.17% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 9,133 | - | census |
2011 | 8,666 | -5.39% | estimation process |
2012 | 8,698 | 0.37% | estimation process |
2013 | 8,712 | 0.16% | estimation process |
2014 | 8,746 | 0.39% | estimation process |
2015 | 8,750 | 0.05% | estimation process |
2016 | 8,765 | 0.17% | estimation process |
2017 | 8,810 | 0.51% | estimation process |
2018 | 8,872 | 0.7% | estimation process |
2019 | 8,899 | 0.3% | estimation process |
2020 | 8,939 | 0.45% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Waukesha
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Where ot Eat in Waukesha
1 Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
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Where to Stay in Waukesha
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People born in Waukesha (75)
People born in Waukesha, including linebacker in the National Football League John Anderson, jazz guitarist, country guitarist, songwriter and inventor Les Paul, mathematician, computer scientist, and science fiction writer Vernor Vinge, .
List
- Elli Ochowicz (American speed skater) she was born in 15/12/1983
- J. J. Watt (American football player) he was born in 22/03/1989
- Daniel Hoan (American mayor and writer (1881-1961)) he was born in 12/03/1881
- Marilyn Waltz she was born in 05/11/1931
- Gwen Jorgensen (American triathlete) she was born in 25/04/1986
- Michael Ritchie (American film director) he was born in 18/11/1938
- Heather Gollnick (American triathlete) she was born in 01/01/1970
- Pete Zimmer he was born in 18/09/1977
- Brad Beyer (American actor) he was born in 20/09/1973
- Kirstin Holum (American speed skater) she was born in 29/06/1980
- Harry E. Aitken (American film producer and screenwriter) he was born in 04/10/1877
- Kevin Zeitler (American football player, offensive lineman) he was born in 08/03/1990
- Tim Ward (American soccer player) he was born in 28/02/1987
- Bill Kramer (American politician) he was born in 21/01/1965
- Lauri Merten (professional golfer) she was born in 06/07/1960
- Chuck DeShane (American football player (1918-2006)) he was born in 10/12/1918
- David Craig (American politician) he was born in 16/03/1979
- Dick Blanchard (American football player) he was born in 17/01/1949
Schools in Waukesha
College & universities near Waukesha, WI
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
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238458 | Carroll University | Waukesha (WI) | 53186 |
Stations (17)
Amtrak & bus stations near Waukesha, WI
Code | Name | Address | Type |
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MKA | Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station | 5601 South 6th Street | RAIL |
MKE | Milwaukee Intermodal Station | 433 West St. Paul Ave. | RAIL |
SVT | Sturtevant station | 9900 East Exploration Court | RAIL |
BVD | Beaver Dam, WI | 817 Park Avenue | BUS |
JVL | Janesville, Wisconsin | 3120 North Pontiac Drive | BUS |
Post offices near Waukesha
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
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Waukesha Post Office | Waukesha (WI) | 53186 |
Other cities in Waukesha County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Waukesha County , WI. (more)
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
New Berlin | 39,812 | A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. |
Menomonee Falls | 38,243 | City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
Muskego | 25,317 | Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin |
Sussex | 11,086 | Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin |
Hartland | 9,338 | Village in Wisconsin, United States |
Delafield | 8,935 | Fourth-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States |
Oconomowoc | 8,767 | City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States |
Merton | 8,649 | Village in Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States |
Mukwonago | 8,163 | Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin |
Pewaukee | 8,099 | Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States |
Vernon | 7,670 | Town in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States |
Genesee | 7,341 | Civil town in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States |
Brookfield | 6,518 | City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States |
Elm Grove | 6,137 | Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States |
Okauchee Lake | 4,422 | Census designated place |
Ottawa | 3,937 | Town in Wisconsin, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Waukesha distances to largest Wisconsin cities