Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Milwaukee County: county in Wisconsin, United States
About
Milwaukee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2010 census, the population was 947,735 and a population density of 308 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 945,016 inhabitants. Its county seat is Milwaukee. The county was created 191 years ago in 1834.
County Snapshot
Milwaukee County at a glance
Milwaukee County currently has 19 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
19
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Wisconsin counties
72
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MilwaukeePopulation 589,067
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Quick Facts about Milwaukee County
| Population | 945,016 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Wisconsin (United States) |
| Area | 3081 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 80% |
| Land as percent of area | 20% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.0217,-87.9291 |
| Altitude | 646 feet / 197 meters |
| Capital | Milwaukee |
| Establishment | January 01, 1835 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 16:20:16 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 307 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.29% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 50℉ Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Milwaukee County is located at 43°1'18"N 87°55'45"W (43.0217200, -87.9290800). It has 6 neighbors: Muskegon County, Ottawa County, Ozaukee County, Racine County, Washington County and Waukesha County.
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The largest city of Milwaukee County is Milwaukee with a population of 589,067. Other cities include, West Allis population 59,748, Wauwatosa population 48,084, Oak Creek population 36,469 and Franklin population 36,222. See all Milwaukee County cities & populated places.
Milwaukee County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Milwaukee County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 589,067 | The thirtieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Milwaukee metropolitan area. |
| 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 |
Weather
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Milwaukee County decreased by 0.29% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 947,735 | - | census |
| 2011 | 951,324 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 954,595 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 957,443 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 958,426 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 958,421 | -0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 954,841 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 950,172 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 946,969 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 945,726 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 945,016 | -0.08% | estimation process |
People born in Milwaukee County (6)
People born in Milwaukee County, including writer Mary Willis Walker, speed skater Dan Jansen, football fullback Art Schmaehl, .
More notable people
- Don L. Johnson (American conservationist) he was born in 18/03/1927
- Edwin N. Lightfoot (American chemical engineer) he was born in 25/09/1925
- Mike Krsnich (Major League Baseball player) he was born in 24/09/1931
Wisconsin Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 589,067 | The thirtieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Milwaukee metropolitan area. |
| Dane County | 552,536 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Waukesha County | 406,172 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Brown County | 264,610 | County in Texas, United States |
| Racine County | 195,802 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Outagamie County | 188,766 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Winnebago County | 171,631 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Kenosha County | 169,671 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Rock County | 163,084 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Washington County | 136,445 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Marathon County | 135,593 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| La Crosse County | 118,502 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Sheboygan County | 115,240 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Eau Claire County | 105,260 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Walworth County | 103,953 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Fond du Lac County | 102,902 | County in Wisconsin, United States |