Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Encyclopedia
Waukesha County is a county
in the U.S. state
of Wisconsin
. As of 2008, the population was 380,629. Its county seat
is Waukesha
.
that Waukesha County now occupies was a part of Michigan
when Milwaukee County was organized in September 1834. On July 4, 1836, the Wisconsin Territory
was formed, which included land currently in the state of Minnesota
. In January 1846, part of Milwaukee County was split off into Waukesha County. Curtis Reed was the first county chairman. When voting took place to decide the county seat, Waukesha
beat out Pewaukee
by two votes.
, the county has a total area of 580 square miles (1,503 km²), of which 556 square miles (1,439 km²) is land and 25 square miles (65 km²) (4.29%) is water.
, Delafield
, Hartland
, Merton
, Nashotah
, Chenequa
, Okauchee Lake
, Oconomowoc
, Summit
, and Lac La Belle
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 360,767 people, 135,229 households, and 100,475 families residing in the county. The population density
was 649 people per square mile (251/km²). There were 140,309 housing units at an average density of 252 per square mile (98/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 95.77% White
, 0.73% Black
or African American
, 0.22% Native American
, 1.49% Asian
, 0.02% Pacific Islander
, 0.87% from other races
, and 0.90% from two or more races. 2.63% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 44.5% were of German, 9.2% Polish, Italian 7.5%, and 7.7% Irish
ancestry according to Census 2000. 94.3% spoke English
, 2.2% Spanish
and 1.2% German
as their first language.
There were 135,229 households out of which 35.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.80% were married couples
living together, 6.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.70% were non-families. 20.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.08.
In the county, the population was spread out with 26.30% under the age of 18, 6.80% from 18 to 24, 29.80% from 25 to 44, 25.10% from 45 to 64, and 12.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 96.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $62,839, and the median income for a family was $71,773 (these figures had risen to $71,907 and $85,116 respectively as of a 2007 estimate). Males had a median income of $49,232 versus $31,643 for females. The per capita income for the county was $29,164. About 1.7% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.5% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over.
The Department of Administration has five divisions that provide administrative services to the county: the finance division, the human resources
division, the information technology
division, the purchasing
and risk management
division, and the administrative services division.
"The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Waukesha County (ADRC) is a single access point for publicly funded long term care in Waukesha County. The ADRC provides information, assistance, counseling and supportive services for older adults age 60 and above; caregivers; adults with physical or developmental disabilities; and adults with mental health or substance abuse concerns."
Waukesha County's airport
serves both commercial and private aircraft and is supervised by the Airport Commission.
Waukesha County Federated Library System (WCFLS) works in partnership with 16 independent public libraries in Waukesha County to develop and coordinate effective cooperative library services. Examples of WCFLS and member libraries cooperation include purchase of shared electronic databases, summer library programming, and van delivery service allowing residents to borrow and return library materials to any WCFLS member library. WCFLS also oversees Internet access to member libraries.
The Medical Examiner
investigates suspicious deaths or deaths that result from a homicide, suicide, accident, or are otherwise unexplained. This office works closely with law enforcement and public health officials to resolve current issues as well as to generate statistics for the county.
The Department of Parks and Land Use, or PLU, oversees six divisions that design and maintain county parks. The division also works with state and federal agencies. The planning division administers permits for construction and landscaping activities in the county. The land conservation division works to educate on and regulate soil and water issues in the county. Most programs look to control water runoff and soil erosion. The recycling and solid waste division oversees the recycling and disposal programs of the county. They also complete educational outreach on topics like composting and waste reduction as well as tours of the county's Material Recycling Facility. The official mascot of the Recycling division is Recycle Raccoon. The environmental health division inspects animal welfare issues, food safety issues (like inspecting restaurants), and air, water and sewage, and safety issues (such as radon testing, well testing, and septic system monitoring). The land information systems division coordinates databases of information into geographic and visual representations of data for land use and development.
Waukesha County UW-Extension serves as an outreach source for residents to attain resources from the University of Wisconsin system. The UW Extension office is located on the ground floor of the county Administration Center.
The UW-Extension office also houses 180° Juvenile Diversion, a non-profit organization that rehabilitates first-time young offenders in Waukesha County. The program also has a strong partnership with the Office of the District Attorney.
carried the county by a 25.7% margin over Barack Obama
, when Obama won Wisconsin by 13.9% over McCain.
County (United States)
In the United States, a county is a geographic subdivision of a state , usually assigned some governmental authority. The term "county" is used in 48 of the 50 states; Louisiana is divided into parishes and Alaska into boroughs. Parishes and boroughs are called "county-equivalents" by the U.S...
in the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of 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...
. As of 2008, the population was 380,629. Its county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
is Waukesha
Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha is a city in and the county seat of Waukesha County, Wisconsin, in the Upper Midwest region of the United States. The population was 70,718 at the 2010 census, making it the largest community in the county and 7th largest in the state. The city is located adjacent to the Town of Waukesha...
.
History
The part of WisconsinWisconsin
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...
that Waukesha County now occupies was a part of Michigan
Michigan
Michigan is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes Region of the United States of America. The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning "large water" or "large lake"....
when Milwaukee County was organized in September 1834. On July 4, 1836, the Wisconsin Territory
Wisconsin Territory
The Territory of Wisconsin was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from July 3, 1836, until May 29, 1848, when an eastern portion of the territory was admitted to the Union as the State of Wisconsin...
was formed, which included land currently in the state of Minnesota
Minnesota
Minnesota is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern United States. The twelfth largest state of the U.S., it is the twenty-first most populous, with 5.3 million residents. Minnesota was carved out of the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory and admitted to the Union as the thirty-second state...
. In January 1846, part of Milwaukee County was split off into Waukesha County. Curtis Reed was the first county chairman. When voting took place to decide the county seat, Waukesha
Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha is a city in and the county seat of Waukesha County, Wisconsin, in the Upper Midwest region of the United States. The population was 70,718 at the 2010 census, making it the largest community in the county and 7th largest in the state. The city is located adjacent to the Town of Waukesha...
beat out Pewaukee
Pewaukee, Wisconsin
Pewaukee is a city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. The population was 11,783 at the 2000 census. The city was incorporated from what was formerly the Town of Pewaukee. The Village of Pewaukee, which was incorporated out of the town before it incorporated as a city, is surrounded by the city...
by two votes.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census BureauUnited 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 county has a total area of 580 square miles (1,503 km²), of which 556 square miles (1,439 km²) is land and 25 square miles (65 km²) (4.29%) is water.
Lake country
Because of its large number of lakes, the northwestern corner of Waukesha County is referred to as "Lake Country" by local residents. It includes PewaukeePewaukee, Wisconsin
Pewaukee is a city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. The population was 11,783 at the 2000 census. The city was incorporated from what was formerly the Town of Pewaukee. The Village of Pewaukee, which was incorporated out of the town before it incorporated as a city, is surrounded by the city...
, Delafield
Delafield, Wisconsin
Delafield is a city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, along the Bark River, and a suburb of Milwaukee. The population was 6,472 at the 2000 census....
, Hartland
Hartland, Wisconsin
Hartland is a village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, along the Bark River, and is a suburb of Milwaukee. The population was estimated at 8,689 in 2006.-Geography:Hartland is located at...
, Merton
Merton, Wisconsin
Merton is a village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. At the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 1,926. It is located partially within the Town of Merton.-Geography:Merton is at 43°8'28" North, 88°18'34" West ....
, Nashotah
Nashotah, Wisconsin
Nashotah is a village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,266 at the 2000 census.-Education:Nashotah House, a seminary of The Episcopal Church, is in Nashotah.-Geography:...
, Chenequa
Chenequa, Wisconsin
Chenequa is a village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 583 at the 2000 census. Chenequa is the second-most wealthy incorporated area in Wisconsin, with an average per-capita income of $86,552.-Geography:...
, Okauchee Lake
Okauchee Lake, Wisconsin
Okauchee Lake is a census-designated place in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 4,422 at the 2010 census. Okauchee Lake is located in the town of Oconomowoc.-Geography:Okauchee Lake is located at...
, Oconomowoc
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Oconomowoc is a city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. The name was derived from Coo-no-mo-wauk, the Potawatomi term for "waterfall." The population was 12,382 at the 2000 census. The city is partially adjacent to the Town of Oconomowoc and near the Village of Oconomowoc...
, Summit
Summit, Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Summit is a town in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 4,999 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Summit Centter and Summit Corners are located in the town.-History:...
, and Lac La Belle
Lac La Belle, Wisconsin
Lac La Belle is a village located mostly in Waukesha County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 329 at the 2000 census. The village is located mostly within the Town of Oconomowoc in Waukesha County. On March 28, 2002, the village annexed a portion of land in the Town of Ixonia in...
.
Major highways
U.S. Highway 18
U.S. Highway 41
U.S. Highway 45
Adjacent counties
- Washington County - north
- Ozaukee County - northeast
- Milwaukee County - east
- Racine County - southeast
- Walworth CountyWalworth County, WisconsinWalworth County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2010, the population was 102,228. Its county seat is Elkhorn.-Geography:According to the U.S...
- southwest - Jefferson CountyJefferson County, WisconsinJefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 74,021. Its county seat is Jefferson.-Geography:According to the U.S...
- west - Dodge CountyDodge County, WisconsinDodge County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2010, the population was 88,759. Its county seat is Juneau.-Geography:According to the U.S...
- northwest
Demographics
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As of the census
Census
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 360,767 people, 135,229 households, and 100,475 families residing in the county. 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 649 people per square mile (251/km²). There were 140,309 housing units at an average density of 252 per square mile (98/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 95.77% White
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...
, 0.73% Black
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...
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...
, 0.22% Native 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...
, 1.49% Asian
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...
, 0.02% Pacific Islander
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...
, 0.87% 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 0.90% from two or more races. 2.63% of the population were Hispanic
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...
or Latino
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...
of any race. 44.5% were of German, 9.2% Polish, Italian 7.5%, and 7.7% Irish
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
ancestry according to Census 2000. 94.3% spoke English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
, 2.2% Spanish
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
and 1.2% German
German language
German is a West Germanic language, related to and classified alongside English and Dutch. With an estimated 90 – 98 million native speakers, German is one of the world's major languages and is the most widely-spoken first language in the European Union....
as their first language.
There were 135,229 households out of which 35.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.80% 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, 6.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.70% were non-families. 20.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.08.
In the county, the population was spread out with 26.30% under the age of 18, 6.80% from 18 to 24, 29.80% from 25 to 44, 25.10% from 45 to 64, and 12.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 96.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $62,839, and the median income for a family was $71,773 (these figures had risen to $71,907 and $85,116 respectively as of a 2007 estimate). Males had a median income of $49,232 versus $31,643 for females. The per capita income for the county was $29,164. About 1.7% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.5% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over.
Elected officials
- County ExecutiveCounty executiveA county executive is the head of the executive branch of government in a county. This position is common in the United States.The executive may be an elected or an appointed position...
: Daniel P. VrakasDaniel P. VrakasDaniel P. Vrakas is a Wisconsin politician.Born in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Vrakas graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point. From 1991 until 2005, he served in the Wisconsin State Assembly... - County Board Chair: James T. Dwyer
- County Clerk: Kathy Nickolaus (R)
- TreasurerTreasurerA treasurer is the person responsible for running the treasury of an organization. The adjective for a treasurer is normally "tresorial". The adjective "treasurial" normally means pertaining to a treasury, rather than the treasurer.-Government:...
: Pamela F. Reeves (R) - Register of Deeds: Michael Hasslinger (R)
- Clerk of Circuit Court: Carolyn T. Evenson (R)
- District AttorneyDistrict attorneyIn many jurisdictions in the United States, a District Attorney is an elected or appointed government official who represents the government in the prosecution of criminal offenses. The district attorney is the highest officeholder in the jurisdiction's legal department and supervises a staff of...
: Brad Schimel (R) - SheriffSheriffA sheriff is in principle a legal official with responsibility for a county. In practice, the specific combination of legal, political, and ceremonial duties of a sheriff varies greatly from country to country....
: Daniel Trawicki (R)
Departments
There are 12 departments in Waukesha County, with most located in the Administration Center.- Administration
The Department of Administration has five divisions that provide administrative services to the county: the finance division, the human resources
Human resources
Human resources is a term used to describe the individuals who make up the workforce of an organization, although it is also applied in labor economics to, for example, business sectors or even whole nations...
division, the information technology
Information technology
Information technology is the acquisition, processing, storage and dissemination of vocal, pictorial, textual and numerical information by a microelectronics-based combination of computing and telecommunications...
division, the purchasing
Purchasing
Purchasing refers to a business or organization attempting for acquiring goods or services to accomplish the goals of the enterprise. Though there are several organizations that attempt to set standards in the purchasing process, processes can vary greatly between organizations...
and risk management
Risk management
Risk management is the identification, assessment, and prioritization of risks followed by coordinated and economical application of resources to minimize, monitor, and control the probability and/or impact of unfortunate events or to maximize the realization of opportunities...
division, and the administrative services division.
- Aging and Disability Resource Center
"The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Waukesha County (ADRC) is a single access point for publicly funded long term care in Waukesha County. The ADRC provides information, assistance, counseling and supportive services for older adults age 60 and above; caregivers; adults with physical or developmental disabilities; and adults with mental health or substance abuse concerns."
- Airport
Waukesha County's airport
Waukesha County Airport
Waukesha County Airport , also known as Crites Field, is a public-use airport located two miles north of the central business district of Waukesha, a city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States...
serves both commercial and private aircraft and is supervised by the Airport Commission.
- Corporation Counsel
- Emergency Preparedness
- Federated Library System
Waukesha County Federated Library System (WCFLS) works in partnership with 16 independent public libraries in Waukesha County to develop and coordinate effective cooperative library services. Examples of WCFLS and member libraries cooperation include purchase of shared electronic databases, summer library programming, and van delivery service allowing residents to borrow and return library materials to any WCFLS member library. WCFLS also oversees Internet access to member libraries.
- Health and Human Services
- Medical Examiner
The Medical Examiner
Coroner
A coroner is a government official who* Investigates human deaths* Determines cause of death* Issues death certificates* Maintains death records* Responds to deaths in mass disasters* Identifies unknown dead* Other functions depending on local laws...
investigates suspicious deaths or deaths that result from a homicide, suicide, accident, or are otherwise unexplained. This office works closely with law enforcement and public health officials to resolve current issues as well as to generate statistics for the county.
- Parks and Land Use
The Department of Parks and Land Use, or PLU, oversees six divisions that design and maintain county parks. The division also works with state and federal agencies. The planning division administers permits for construction and landscaping activities in the county. The land conservation division works to educate on and regulate soil and water issues in the county. Most programs look to control water runoff and soil erosion. The recycling and solid waste division oversees the recycling and disposal programs of the county. They also complete educational outreach on topics like composting and waste reduction as well as tours of the county's Material Recycling Facility. The official mascot of the Recycling division is Recycle Raccoon. The environmental health division inspects animal welfare issues, food safety issues (like inspecting restaurants), and air, water and sewage, and safety issues (such as radon testing, well testing, and septic system monitoring). The land information systems division coordinates databases of information into geographic and visual representations of data for land use and development.
- Public Works
- Sheriff
- University of Wisconsin Extension
Waukesha County UW-Extension serves as an outreach source for residents to attain resources from the University of Wisconsin system. The UW Extension office is located on the ground floor of the county Administration Center.
The UW-Extension office also houses 180° Juvenile Diversion, a non-profit organization that rehabilitates first-time young offenders in Waukesha County. The program also has a strong partnership with the Office of the District Attorney.
- Veterans
Politics
Waukesha County is recognized nationally as one of the Republican Party's most solid urban strongholds. In 2008, John McCainJohn McCain
John Sidney McCain III is the senior United States Senator from Arizona. He was the Republican nominee for president in the 2008 United States election....
carried the county by a 25.7% margin over Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Barack Hussein Obama II is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office. Obama previously served as a United States Senator from Illinois, from January 2005 until he resigned following his victory in the 2008 presidential election.Born in...
, when Obama won Wisconsin by 13.9% over McCain.
Cities, villages, and towns
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Lac La Belle, Wisconsin Lac La Belle is a village located mostly in Waukesha County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 329 at the 2000 census. The village is located mostly within the Town of Oconomowoc in Waukesha County. On March 28, 2002, the village annexed a portion of land in the Town of Ixonia in... (village) Lannon, Wisconsin Lannon is a village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,009 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Lannon is located at .... (village) Lisbon, Waukesha County, Wisconsin Lisbon is a town in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 9,359 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Lake Five is located in the town... (town) Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin Menomonee Falls is a village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States, and is part of the Greater Milwaukee area. The population was 35,626 at the 2010 census, making it the most populous village in Wisconsin. It is the fourth largest community in Waukesha County... (village) Merton (town), Wisconsin Merton is a town in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 7,988 at the 2000 census. The Village of Merton is located partially within the town. To local residents, the town of Merton is not called Merton, but is rather split up into the smaller unincorporated communities of... (town) Merton, Wisconsin Merton is a village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. At the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 1,926. It is located partially within the Town of Merton.-Geography:Merton is at 43°8'28" North, 88°18'34" West .... (village) Mukwonago (town), Wisconsin Mukwonago is a town in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 6,868 at the 2000 census. The Village of Mukwonago is located mostly within the town.-Geography:... (town) Mukwonago, Wisconsin -Geography:Mukwonago is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 4.8 square miles , of which, 4.7 square miles of it is land and 0.1 square miles of it is water.It is situated at the southwestern flank of the sprawling Vernon... (village) Muskego, Wisconsin Muskego is a city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a population of 21,397. Its 2006-2008 estimated population was 22,851. Muskego is the fifth largest community in Waukesha County. The name Muskego is derived from the Potawatomi Indian name for the... (city) Nashotah, Wisconsin Nashotah is a village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,266 at the 2000 census.-Education:Nashotah House, a seminary of The Episcopal Church, is in Nashotah.-Geography:... (village) New Berlin, Wisconsin New Berlin is a city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 38,220 at the 2000 census. New Berlin is the third largest community in Waukesha County after the cities of Waukesha and Brookfield.... (city) North Prairie, Wisconsin North Prairie is a village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It is located in the Town of Genesee, near the town's southwestern corner. As of the 2000 census, the village had a population of 1,571.-History:... (village) |
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin Oconomowoc is a city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. The name was derived from Coo-no-mo-wauk, the Potawatomi term for "waterfall." The population was 12,382 at the 2000 census. The city is partially adjacent to the Town of Oconomowoc and near the Village of Oconomowoc... (city) Oconomowoc (town), Wisconsin Oconomowoc is a town in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 7,451 at the 2000 census. The City of Oconomowoc and the Village of Lac La Belle are located partially in the town... (town) Oconomowoc Lake, Wisconsin Oconomowoc Lake is a village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 564 at the 2000 census.-History:In 1934, the "Unofficial Village of Oconomowoc Lake" was created. The incorporation process started in 1952. The area was initially a part of the towns of Summit and... (village) Ottawa, Wisconsin Ottawa is a town in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,758 at the 2000 census.-History:The town is named after the Ottawa, a Native American tribe.-Geography:... (town) Pewaukee, Wisconsin Pewaukee is a city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. The population was 11,783 at the 2000 census. The city was incorporated from what was formerly the Town of Pewaukee. The Village of Pewaukee, which was incorporated out of the town before it incorporated as a city, is surrounded by the city... (city) Pewaukee (village), Wisconsin Pewaukee is a village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 8,170 at the 2000 census. The village is surrounded by the City of Pewaukee... (village) Summit, Waukesha County, Wisconsin Summit is a town in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 4,999 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Summit Centter and Summit Corners are located in the town.-History:... (town) Sussex, Wisconsin Sussex is a village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. It is approximately northwest of Milwaukee and north of Waukesha. The village is at an elevation of 930 feet. The population was 8,828 at the 2000 census, with an estimated population of 10,045 in 2008... (village) Vernon, Wisconsin Vernon is a town in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 7,227 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Vernon is located in the town.-Geography:... (town) Wales, Wisconsin Wales is a village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States, first settled by Welsh immigrants. The population was 2,523 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Wales is located at .... (village) Waukesha, Wisconsin Waukesha is a city in and the county seat of Waukesha County, Wisconsin, in the Upper Midwest region of the United States. The population was 70,718 at the 2010 census, making it the largest community in the county and 7th largest in the state. The city is located adjacent to the Town of Waukesha... (city) Waukesha (town), Wisconsin Waukesha is a town in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 8,596 at the 2000 census... (town) |
- Note- due to a zoning issue, a single acre of Waukesha County was annexedMunicipal annexation in the United StatesMunicipal annexation is a process whereby a city government expands the city limits into adjacent areas not already incorporated into cities, villages or other municipalities, and sometimes when they were...
by the City of Milwaukee (which otherwise is fully within Milwaukee County) in 2003 to accommodate the Ambrosia Chocolate Factory.
Unincorporated communities
- Buena VistaBuena Vista, Waukesha County, WisconsinBuena Vista is an unincorporated community located in the town of Delafield, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States....
- ColgateColgate, WisconsinColgate is an unincorporated community in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States, straddling the county line with Waukesha County. Colgate is located partially in the village of Richfield, and the town of Lisbon....
- Genesee DepotGenesee Depot, WisconsinGenesee Depot is a small unincorporated community in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. It is located in the Town of Genesee, in southeastern Wisconsin between Milwaukee and Madison, and named for the train station, or depot, of the Wisconsin and Calumet Railroad that formerly served the...
- Goerke's CornersGoerke's Corners, WisconsinGoerke's Corners is a former unincorporated community in the Town of Brookfield, in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States, at latitude 43°02'11" N and longitude 088°09'58" W...
- Lake FiveLake Five, WisconsinLake Five is an unincorporated community located in the town of Lisbon, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. Lake Five is located on County Highway Q along the northern border of Waukesha County; it abuts the village of Richfield to the north....
- MapletonMapleton, WisconsinMapleton is an unincorporated community located in the town of Oconomowoc, in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. Mapleton is north-northeast of the city of Oconomowoc....
- MonchesMonches, WisconsinMonches is an unincorporated community located in the town of Merton, in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. Monches is located on county highways E and Q northwest of the village of Merton....
- MontereyMonterey, WisconsinMonterey is an unincorporated community located in the town of Oconomowoc, in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. Monterey is located near Wisconsin Highway 67 north of the city of Oconomowoc....
- North LakeNorth Lake, WisconsinNorth Lake is an unincorporated community located in the town of Merton, in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. North Lake is located on Wisconsin Highway 83 north of Chenequa. North Lake has a post office with ZIP code 53064....
- Okauchee LakeOkauchee Lake, WisconsinOkauchee Lake is a census-designated place in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 4,422 at the 2010 census. Okauchee Lake is located in the town of Oconomowoc.-Geography:Okauchee Lake is located at...
- SaylesvilleSaylesville, Waukesha County, WisconsinSaylesville is an unincorporated community located in the town of Genesee, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. Saylesville is located on County Highway X southwest of Waukesha. Saylesville is home to the J. C. Booth House and the William Johnston Lime Kiln, both of which are listed on the...
- Stone BankStone Bank, WisconsinStone Bank is a small, unincorporated community located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, contained within the Towns of Oconomowoc and Merton, United States. It is home to between 1000 and 3000 people; as no legally-defined boundaries exist for what is truly "Stone Bank", there is no precise...
- Summit CenterSummit Center, WisconsinSummit Center is an unincorporated community located in the town of Summit, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States....
- Summit CornersSummit Corners, WisconsinSummit Corners is an unincorporated community located in the town of Summit, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States....
- VernonVernon (community), WisconsinVernon is an unincorporated community located in the town of Vernon, in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. Vernon is northwest of Big Bend....
Ghost towns
- Muskego Settlement
- Nya Upsala