Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Waukesha County: county in Wisconsin, United States
About
Waukesha County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2010 census, the population was 389,891 and a population density of 671 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 406,172 inhabitants. Its county seat is Waukesha. The county was created 180 years ago in 1845.
County Snapshot
Waukesha County at a glance
Waukesha County currently has 31 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
31
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Wisconsin counties
72
Open related pagesLargest city
New BerlinPopulation 39,812
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Waukesha County
| Population | 406,172 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Wisconsin (United States) |
| Area | 581 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.0182,-88.3045 |
| Altitude | 997 feet / 304 meters |
| Capital | Waukesha |
| Establishment | January 01, 1846 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 16:19:04 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 699 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 4.01% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 46℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Waukesha County is located at 43°1'5"N 88°18'16"W (43.0181900, -88.3045300). It has 7 neighbors: Dodge County, Jefferson County, Milwaukee County, Ozaukee County, Racine County, Walworth County and Washington County.
Waukesha County map
The largest city of Waukesha County is New Berlin with a population of 39,812. Other cities include, Menomonee Falls population 38,243, Muskego population 25,317, Sussex population 11,086 and Hartland population 9,338. See all Waukesha County cities & populated places.
Waukesha County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Waukesha County.
| 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 |
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Waukesha County
Official Website- Waukesha
Demographics
The population of Waukesha County increased by 4.01% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 389,891 | - | census |
| 2011 | 390,837 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 392,810 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 394,147 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 395,397 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 396,237 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 398,521 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 400,899 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 402,522 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 404,198 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 406,172 | 0.49% | estimation process |
People born in Waukesha County (1)
United States federal judge, Lieutenant Governor of Colorado William Story was born in Waukesha County
Wisconsin Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee County | 945,016 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| 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 |
| 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 |