Waukesha County, county in Wisconsin, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 406,172 inhabitants. The county was created 178 years ago in 1846. Its county seat is Waukesha.
There are 31 city/town in Waukesha County, WI. The largest city of Waukesha County is New Berlin with a population of 39,812. Other cities include, Menomonee Falls population 38,243, Muskego population 25,317, Sussex population 11,086, Hartland population 9,338
Situated along the Fox River southwest of Milwaukee, Waukesha County contains a mix of historic cities and bustling suburbs. The city of Waukesha serves as the county seat, known for its natural springs and downtown district showcasing Victorian architecture. Waukesha boasts a lively arts and music scene at venues like the Waukesha Civic Theatre.
Brookfield provides modern shopping and dining along with recreational opportunities like the Brookfield Conference Center and the Brookfield Zoo. Just north, the town of Menomonee Falls has pioneered industry since the 19th century, from gristmills to manufacturing.
Close to the Illinois border, visitors will find the city of Lake Geneva, a popular summer resort destination on the shore of Geneva Lake. Here, you can tour Gilded Age mansions, go boating, or enjoy the lively downtown scene.
Further east, Oconomowoc emerged as a railroad and manufacturing hub in the late 1800s. Today it provides pleasant parks, cafes, and shops in its historic downtown district.
From quaint villages to thriving suburbs, the cities of Waukesha County encapsulate both the pioneer spirit and the progression that shaped Wisconsin. Its diverse communities offer experiences ranging from the historic to the cosmopolitan.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Waukesha County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Big Bend | Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin | 1,487 |
Brookfield | City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States | 6,518 |
Butler | Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin | 1,795 |
Chenequa | Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin | 606 |
Delafield | Fourth-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States | 8,935 |
Dousman | Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States | 2,317 |
Eagle | Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States | 3,650 |
Elm Grove | Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States | 6,137 |
Genesee | Civil town in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States | 7,341 |
Hartland | Village in Wisconsin, United States | 9,338 |
Lac La Belle | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America | 301 |
Lannon | Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin | 1,284 |
Menomonee Falls | City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America | 38,243 |
Merton | Village in Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States | 8,649 |
Mukwonago | Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin | 8,163 |
Muskego | Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin | 25,317 |
Nashotah | Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin | 1,361 |
New Berlin | A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. | 39,812 |
North Prairie | Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin | 2,236 |
Oconomowoc | City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States | 8,767 |
Oconomowoc Lake | Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin | 606 |
Okauchee Lake | Census designated place | 4,422 |
Ottawa | Town in Wisconsin, United States | 3,937 |
Pewaukee | Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States | 8,099 |
Sussex | Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin | 11,086 |
Utica | Utica is a city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin | 1,337 |
Vernon | Town in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States | 7,670 |
Wales | Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin | 2,651 |
Waterville | Civil town in Pepin County, Wisconsin | 804 |
Waukesha | City in and county seat of Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States | 8,939 |
Willow Springs | Civil town in Lafayette County, Wisconsin | 755 |