Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee: The thirtieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Milwaukee metropolitan area. It is located on the western shore of Lake Michigan in southeastern Wisconsin. Milwaukee is a major center for the manufacturing industry and is home to the Milwaukee Brewers baseball team.

About

Milwaukee is a city located in the county of Milwaukee in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 594,833 and a population density of 2,371 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 589,067 inhabitants.

The city was created 178 years ago in 1846.

Milwaukee is the largest city in Wisconsin and located on the shores of Lake Michigan. As of July 29, 2023, its estimated population is 577,222 residents. Here are some key facts about Milwaukee:

History

Milwaukee was first settled by Native American tribes before being inhabited by French fur traders in the 1700s. It grew rapidly starting in the 1840s as a trade and manufacturing hub.

Geography

Milwaukee lies along the shore of Lake Michigan in southeastern Wisconsin. Major rivers include the Milwaukee, Menomonee, and Kinnickinnic. The terrain includes bluffs, valleys, and forests.

Economy

Major industries in Milwaukee include manufacturing, finance, healthcare, biotech, and education. Large companies are Johnson Controls, Northwestern Mutual, and Harley-Davidson.

Culture & Entertainment

Milwaukee has brewery tours highlighting its German beermaking history. Venues include the Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee Public Museum, and Performing Arts Center.

Population

Metro Milwaukee has over 1.5 million residents. The city is diverse with Hispanic/Latino, Hmong, and African American communities. Many European immigrants historically settled here.

In summary, Milwaukee is a Midwestern hub of industry, breweries, and culture along the shores of Lake Michigan. It offers an affordable cost of living and family-friendly amenities.

Milwaukee locator map
Location of Milwaukee on Wisconsin map.

Quick Facts about Milwaukee

Population : 589,067 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Wisconsin (United States)
County : Milwaukee County
Postal code : 53200–53299
Phone Area Codes : 414
Area : 250.85 km2
Altitude : 617 feet / 188 meters
Capital city : Milwaukee is capital of Milwaukee County
Establishment : January 01, 1846 (178 years ago)
Time Zone : Central Time Zone
Local time : 01:09:57 (19th March 2024)
Density : 2,348 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -0.98% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Milwaukee is located at 43°2'20"N 87°54'23"W (43.0389000, -87.9064700).

Milwaukee map

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Milwaukee decreased by 0.98% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
1990 628,088 - 1990 United States Census
2010 594,833 -5.59% census
2011 597,086 0.38% estimation process
2012 598,569 0.25% estimation process
2013 599,916 0.22% estimation process
2014 600,664 0.12% estimation process
2015 600,477 -0.03% estimation process
2016 596,996 -0.58% estimation process
2017 593,725 -0.55% estimation process
2018 591,375 -0.4% estimation process
2019 590,157 -0.21% estimation process
2020 589,067 -0.19% estimation process

Milwaukee zip code is 53202. County name: Milwaukee, County fips: 55079

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Best Things to Do in Milwaukee

1 Potawatomi Hotel & Casino

Rating: 4 (15331)

1721 W Canal St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, United States ➦ Show Map

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Potawatomi Hotel & Casino

2 Milwaukee County Zoo

Rating: 4.6 (12501)

10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53226, United States ➦ Show Map

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Milwaukee County Zoo

3 Harley-Davidson Museum

Rating: 4.7 (7248)

400 W Canal St, Milwaukee, WI 53201, United States ➦ Show Map

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Harley-Davidson Museum

4 Milwaukee Art Museum

Rating: 4.7 (5604)

700 N Art Museum Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States ➦ Show Map

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Milwaukee Art Museum

5 Milwaukee Public Museum

Rating: 4.7 (4520)

800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, United States ➦ Show Map

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Milwaukee Public Museum

Where ot Eat in Milwaukee

1 Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse Milwaukee

Rating: 4.5 (2156)

777 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States ➦ Show Map

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Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse Milwaukee

2 Lakefront Brewery

Rating: 4.7 (1914)

1872 N Commerce St, Milwaukee, WI 53212, United States ➦ Show Map

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Lakefront Brewery

3 Shake Shack

Rating: 4.1 (1628)

220 E Buffalo St Suite 110, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States ➦ Show Map

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Shake Shack

4 Buffalo Wild Wings

Rating: 3.3 (1231)

1123 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States ➦ Show Map

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Buffalo Wild Wings

5 Culver's

Rating: 4 (1206)

5501 W Fond Du Lac Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53216, United States ➦ Show Map

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Culver's

Where to Stay in Milwaukee

1 Hilton Milwaukee City Center

Rating: 4.2 (3545)

509 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203, United States ➦ Show Map

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Hilton Milwaukee City Center

2 Hyatt Regency Milwaukee

Rating: 4.1 (2898)

333 W Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203, United States ➦ Show Map

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Hyatt Regency Milwaukee

3 Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Milwaukee

Rating: 3.1 (1312)

1840 N 6th St, Milwaukee, WI 53212, United States ➦ Show Map

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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Milwaukee

4 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Milwaukee Downtown

Rating: 4.4 (1305)

611 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203, United States ➦ Show Map

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Milwaukee Downtown

5 Aloft Milwaukee Downtown

Rating: 4.2 (1224)

1230 N Old World 3rd St, Milwaukee, WI 53212, United States ➦ Show Map

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Aloft Milwaukee Downtown

Other Places in Milwaukee

1 Clement J Zablocki Veterans Affrs

Rating: 5 (2)

5000 W National Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53295, United States ➦ Show Map

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Clement J Zablocki Veterans Affrs

People born in Milwaukee (200)

People born in Milwaukee, including actor Spencer Tracy, American-German literary historian Mildred Harnack, artist Carl von Marr, .

List

  • Bobby Marshall (American football player (1880-1958)) he was born in 12/03/1880
  • Colin Kaepernick (American football quarterback) he was born in 03/11/1987
  • Dwight Buycks (American basketball player) he was born in 06/03/1989
  • Paul Flaherty (American computer scientist) he was born in 14/03/1964
  • Thomas A. Steitz (American biochemist) he was born in 23/08/1940
  • Jack Finney (American novelist and short story writer) he was born in 02/10/1911
  • Eric Szmanda (American actor) he was born in 24/07/1975
  • Abner Biberman (American actor, director, and screenwriter) he was born in 01/04/1909
  • Patricia Wells (American food writer) she was born in 05/11/1946
  • George F. Kennan (American advisor, diplomat, political scientist and historian (1904-2005)) he was born in 16/02/1904
  • Myron Fohr (racecar driver) he was born in 17/06/1912
  • Al Jarreau (American jazz and pop musician) he was born in 12/03/1940
  • Herbert Alexander Simon (American political scientist, economist, sociologist, and psychologist (1916-2001)) he was born in 15/06/1916
  • Gene Wilder (American actor and comedian (1933-2016)) he was born in 11/06/1933
  • Henry S. Reuss (American politician (1912-2002)) he was born in 22/02/1912
  • Oscar Osthoff (American sportsperson) he was born in 23/03/1883
  • Lawrence Eagleburger (American statesman and diplomat (1930-2011)) he was born in 01/08/1930
  • Heather Graham (American actress) she was born in 29/01/1970

Schools in Milwaukee

College & universities near Milwaukee, WI

Code Name City ZIP
450650 The Institute of Beauty and Wellness Milwaukee (WI) 53202-0000
239318 Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee (WI) 53202-3109
489788 Purdue University Global-Milwaukee Milwaukee (WI) 53203-2303
239248 Milwaukee Area Technical College Milwaukee (WI) 53233-1443
239309 Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design Milwaukee (WI) 53202-6003

Stations (13)

Amtrak & bus stations near Milwaukee, WI

Code Name Address Type
MKE Milwaukee Intermodal Station 433 West St. Paul Ave. RAIL
MKA Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station 5601 South 6th Street RAIL
SVT Sturtevant station 9900 East Exploration Court RAIL
SHB Sheboygan, Wisconsin 830 Pennsylvania Avenue BUS
BVD Beaver Dam, WI 817 Park Avenue BUS

Post offices near Milwaukee

Post Office Name City ZIP
Juneau Post Office Milwaukee (WI) 53202
Milwauk Post Office Milwaukee (WI) 53203
Hill Post Office Milwaukee (WI) 53205
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Post Office Milwaukee (WI) 53212
Harbor Post Office Milwaukee (WI) 53204

Other cities in Milwaukee County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Milwaukee County , WI. (more)

City Name Population Title
West Allis 59,748 The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
Wauwatosa 48,084 A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
Oak Creek 36,469 City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Franklin 36,222 Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
South Milwaukee 20,673 City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Cudahy 18,077 City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Greendale 14,127 Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States
Whitefish Bay 14,110 Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States
Shorewood 13,117 Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Brown Deer 12,191 Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Saint Francis 9,725 City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Hales Corners 7,553 Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Fox Point 6,628 Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
West Milwaukee 4,090 Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
River Hills 1,575 Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Greenfield 1,000 City in Massachusetts, United States; county seat of Franklin County

Distance to Other Cities

Milwaukee distances to largest Wisconsin cities