Jefferson, Wisconsin
Jefferson: city in and county seat of Jefferson County, Wisconsin
About
Jefferson is a city located in the county of Jefferson in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,143 and a population density of 73 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,225 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Jefferson
| Population | 1,225 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Wisconsin (United States) |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Postal code | 53549 |
| Phone Area Codes | 920 |
| Area | 15.63 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.0056,-88.8073 |
| Altitude | 801 feet / 244 meters |
| Capital city | Jefferson is capital of Jefferson County |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 18:07:18 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 78 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 6.69% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 73℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Jefferson is located at 43°0'20"N 88°48'26"W (43.0055600, -88.8073300).
Jefferson map
Weather
Sunny, with a high near 73. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Jefferson
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Jefferson increased by 6.69% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,143 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,154 | 0.95% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,160 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,164 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,165 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,175 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,193 | 1.51% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,208 | 1.24% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,218 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,223 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,225 | 0.16% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Jefferson
1Jefferson County Fair Park
503 N Jackson Ave, Jefferson, WI 53549, United States View details
Phone: +19206747148 | Website available
2Riverfront Park
589-729 S Wisconsin Dr, Jefferson, WI 53549, United States View details
Phone: +19206747720 | Website available
3Rotary Park
301 S Gardner Ave, Jefferson, WI 53549, United States View details
Phone: +19206747720
4Stoppenbach Park
E Linden Dr, Jefferson, WI 53549, United States View details
Phone: +19206747720 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Jefferson
1Jefferson City Municipal Office - City Hall
317 S Main St, Jefferson, WI 53549 View details
Phone: +19206747700
People born in Jefferson (6)
People born in Jefferson, including politician Robert Kirkland Henry, rower Alden Sanborn, Stamp scholar Barbara R. Mueller, .
More notable people
- Claire B. Bird (American lawyer and politician) he was born in 01/01/1868
- James Alton James (American historian) he was born in 17/09/1864
- George Grimm (American lawyer and judge of the Wisconsin Circuit Court) he was born in 11/09/1859
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Jefferson, WI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 240189 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | Whitewater (WI) | 53190-1790 |
| 239071 | Maranatha Baptist University | Watertown (WI) | 53094 |
| 239424 | Nashotah House | Nashotah (WI) | 53058-9793 |
| 486460 | Wright Graduate University for the Realization of Human Potential | Elkhorn (WI) | 53121-2556 |
| 364168 | Madison Media Institute | Madison (WI) | 53718 |
Nearby Transit Stations (17)
Rail and bus stations connected to Jefferson, WI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JVL | Janesville, Wisconsin | 3120 North Pontiac Drive | BUS |
| CBS | Columbus | 359 North Ludington Street | RAIL |
| SMD | Madison (South), Wisconsin | Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave. | BUS |
| MSN | Madison, Wisconsin | 800 Langdon St. | BUS |
| BVD | Beaver Dam, WI | 817 Park Avenue | BUS |
Other places with the same name (18)
- Jefferson, New Jersey township in Morris County, New Jersey with a population of 20,611 people.
- Jefferson, Georgia city in Jackson County, Georgia, United States with a population of 12,490 people.
- Jefferson, Iowa city in Greene County, Iowa with a population of 4,075 people.
- Jefferson, Oregon city in Marion County, Texas, USA with a population of 3,386 people.
- Jefferson, Michigan city in Jackson County, Georgia, United States with a population of 2,998 people.
- Jefferson, Indiana unincorporated community in Clinton County, Indiana with a population of 2,523 people.
- Jefferson, Maine town in Maine, United States with a population of 2,470 people.
- Jefferson, Texas city in Marion County, Texas, USA with a population of 1,924 people.
- Jefferson, Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 1,821 people.
- Jefferson, North Carolina town in North Carolina, USA with a population of 1,534 people.
- Jefferson, New York town in New York, United States with a population of 1,455 people.
- Jefferson, South Dakota city in South Dakota, United States with a population of 1,159 people.
- Jefferson, New Hampshire town in New Hampshire, United States with a population of 1,049 people.
- Jefferson, Pennsylvania city in Greene County, Iowa with a population of 729 people.
- Jefferson, South Carolina town in South Carolina, United States with a population of 704 people.
- Jefferson, Minnesota unincorporated community in Houston County, Minnesota with a population of 127 people.
- Jefferson, Kansas unincorporated community in Kansas, United States with a population of 95 people.
- Jefferson, Oklahoma town in Oklahoma, United States with a population of 8 people.
Other cities in Jefferson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson County , WI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Atkinson | 12,372 | City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Ixonia | 4,562 | Town of Wisconsin |
| Farmington | 3,848 | Town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Johnson Creek | 3,065 | City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Rome | 2,784 | Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Sullivan | 2,299 | Village in Jefferson County, Wisconsin |
| Lake Mills | 2,135 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Concord | 2,130 | Town in Wisconsin, United States |
| Watertown | 2,039 | City in Jefferson County, New York |
| Lake Ripley | 1,779 | Census designated place |
| Aztalan | 1,493 | Civil town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin |
| Palmyra | 1,219 | Civil town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin |
| Lake Koshkonong | 1,204 | Census designated place |
| Milford | 1,135 | City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Hebron | 1,132 | Town of Wisconsin |
| Waterloo | 940 | Fourth-class city in Jefferson County, Wisconsin |
Distance to Other Cities
Jefferson distances to largest Wisconsin cities