Ottawa, Wisconsin

Ottawa: town in Wisconsin, United States

About

Ottawa is a town located in the county of Waukesha in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,859 and a population density of 111 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,937 inhabitants.

Ottawa locator map
Location of Ottawa on Wisconsin map.

Quick Facts about Ottawa

Population 3,937 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Wisconsin (United States)
County Waukesha County
Area 34.9 km2
Latitude & Longitude 42.9761,-88.4498
Altitude 856 feet / 261 meters
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 20:42:55 (14th April 2026)
Density 113 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 1.98% (2010-2020)
Weather 77℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather
Ottawa Wisconsin Town Hall image
Ottawa Wisconsin Town Hall image

Geography

Ottawa is located at 42°58'34"N 88°26'59"W (42.9761200, -88.4498200).

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Weather

77°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
10 to 15 mph SW Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

7-Day Forecast

Demographics

The population of Ottawa increased by 1.98% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 3,859 - census
2011 3,900 1.05% estimation process
2012 3,909 0.23% estimation process
2013 3,912 0.08% estimation process
2014 3,906 -0.15% estimation process
2015 3,901 -0.13% estimation process
2016 3,903 0.05% estimation process
2017 3,910 0.18% estimation process
2018 3,921 0.28% estimation process
2019 3,913 -0.2% estimation process
2020 3,937 0.61% estimation process

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Ottawa, WI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
239424 Nashotah House Nashotah (WI) 53058-9793

Nearby Transit Stations (17)

Rail and bus stations connected to Ottawa, WI. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
MKA Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station 5601 South 6th Street RAIL
MKE Milwaukee Intermodal Station 433 West St. Paul Ave. RAIL
JVL Janesville, Wisconsin 3120 North Pontiac Drive BUS
SVT Sturtevant station 9900 East Exploration Court RAIL
CBS Columbus 359 North Ludington Street RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Ottawa.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Dousman Post Office Dousman (WI) 53118

Other places with the same name (4)

  • Ottawa, Illinois city in Illinois, United States with a population of 18,097 people.
  • Ottawa, Ohio village in Ohio with a population of 4,323 people.
  • Ottawa, Minnesota human settlement in United States of America with a population of 291 people.
  • Ottawa, Kansas town in Kansas, United States with a population of 43 people.

Other cities in Waukesha County

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

City Name Population Title
New Berlin 39,812 A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
Menomonee Falls 38,243 City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Muskego 25,317 Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Sussex 11,086 Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Hartland 9,338 Village in Wisconsin, United States
Waukesha 8,939 City in and county seat of Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
Delafield 8,935 Fourth-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
Oconomowoc 8,767 City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
Merton 8,649 Village in Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States
Mukwonago 8,163 Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Pewaukee 8,099 Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
Vernon 7,670 Town in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
Genesee 7,341 Civil town in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
Brookfield 6,518 City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
Elm Grove 6,137 Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
Okauchee Lake 4,422 Census designated place

Distance to Other Cities

Ottawa distances to largest Wisconsin cities