City of Janesville, Wisconsin
City of Janesville: The most populous city in Rock County, Wisconsin. It is located on the Rock River in southern Wisconsin. Janesville is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Janesville Museum and the Janesville Civic Center.
About
City of Janesville is a city located in the county of Rock in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 63,575. After 8 years in 2018 city had an estimated population of 64,128 inhabitants.
The city was created 171 years ago in 1852.
Quick Facts about City of Janesville
| Population : | 64,128 (2018) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Wisconsin (United States) |
| County : | Rock County |
| Postal code : | 53548 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 608 |
| Male population : | 31102 |
| Female population : | 33026 |
| Capital city : | City of Janesville is capital of Rock County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1853 (171 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 07:37:08 (25th April 2024) |
| Population growth : | 0.86% (2010-2018) |
Geography
City of Janesville is located at 42°41'9"N 89°0'50"W (42.6857000, -89.0138500).
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Demographics
The population of City of Janesville increased by 0.86% in 8 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 63,575 | - | 2010 United States Census |
| 2018 | 64,128 | 0.86% | estimation process |
People born in City of Janesville (58)
People born in City of Janesville, including politician, Former Speaker of U.S. House of Representatives Paul Ryan, speed skater Tucker Fredricks, racing driver Stan Fox, .
List
- Russ Feingold (Wisconsin politician; three-term U.S. Senator) he was born in 02/03/1953
- Steve Preston (American civil servant) he was born in 04/08/1960
- Ella Wheeler Wilcox (American author and poet) she was born in 05/11/1850
- John Henry Comstock (American entomologist) he was born in 24/02/1849
- Milton Robert Carr (American politician) he was born in 27/03/1943
- James Budd (Governor of California (1851-1908)) he was born in 18/05/1851
- Travis Kvapil (American racing driver) he was born in 01/03/1976
- Helen Weidenhaupt (German politician) she was born in 12/09/1954
- Kyle Weaver (American basketball player) he was born in 18/02/1986
- Harold P. Brown (American inventor) he was born in 27/08/1869
- Mistie Mims (American basketball player) she was born in 02/12/1983
- Ken Hendricks (American businessman) he was born in 08/12/1941
- Aurelia Harwood (American conservationist) she was born in 01/09/1865
- Bob Strampe (American baseball player) he was born in 13/06/1950
- Carrie Jacobs-Bond (American composer) she was born in 11/08/1862
- Charles Alden Seltzer (writer) he was born in 15/08/1875
- Clark Van Galder (American football and basketball player; track athlete; American football, basketball, and track coach (1909-1965)) he was born in 06/02/1909
- Claron A. Windus (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 10/01/1850
Schools in City of Janesville
College & universities near City of Janesville, WI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 491224 | Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Janesville | Janesville (WI) | 53548 |
| 238397 | Blackhawk Technical College | Janesville (WI) | 53547-5009 |
| 238333 | Beloit College | Beloit (WI) | 53511-5595 |
| 461874 | First Class Cosmetology School | Beloit (WI) | 53511-0000 |
| 240189 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | Whitewater (WI) | 53190-1790 |
Stations (12)
Amtrak & bus stations near City of Janesville, WI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JVL | Janesville, Wisconsin | 3120 North Pontiac Drive | BUS |
| BET | South Beloit, Illinois | 15766 Manchester Road | BUS |
| SMD | Madison (South), Wisconsin | Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave. | BUS |
| RCK | Rockford, Illinois | 7559 Walton St. | BUS |
| MSN | Madison, Wisconsin | 800 Langdon St. | BUS |
Post offices near City of Janesville
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Janesvill Post Office | Janesville (WI) | 53545 |
| Janesvill Post Office | Janesville (WI) | 53545 |
| Afton Post Office | Afton (WI) | 53501 |
| Milton Post Office | Milton (WI) | 53563 |
| Avalon Post Office | Avalon (WI) | 53505 |
Other cities in Rock County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rock County , WI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Beloit | 7,716 | City in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Evansville | 5,556 | City in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Edgerton | 5,525 | City in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Koshkonong | 3,782 | Civil town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin |
| Janesville | 3,612 | City in and county seat of Rock County, Wisconsin |
| Fulton | 3,435 | Town in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Milton | 3,126 | City in Rock County, Wisconsin |
| Newark | 1,617 | Civil town in Rock County, Wisconsin |
| Orfordville | 1,486 | Village in Rock County, Wisconsin |
| Clinton | 1,446 | Village in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Bergen | 1,364 | Unincorporated community in Rock County, Wisconsin |
| Fairfield | 1,104 | Civil town in Sauk County, Wisconsin |
| Footville | 822 | Village in Rock County, Wisconsin |
| Magnolia | 808 | Civil town in Rock County, Wisconsin |
| Johnstown | 791 | Town in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Tiffany | 650 | City in Wisconsin |
Distance to Other Cities
City of Janesville distances to largest Wisconsin cities
