Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Wauwatosa: A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
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Wauwatosa is a city located in the county of Milwaukee in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 46,396 and a population density of 1,353 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 48,084 inhabitants.
Wauwatosa is a city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 48,387 at the 2020 census. Wauwatosa is located immediately west of Milwaukee, and is a part of the Milwaukee metropolitan area.
It is named after the Potawatomi Chief Wauwataesie and the Potawatomi word for firefly.
The area that would become Wauwatosa was first settled in 1834 by Samuel Hughes and Samuel Whitcomb. In 1835 they built a sawmill on the Menomonee River called Millford Mills. This gave rise to what is today known as "Old Mill Road" which runs through the center of Wauwatosa. In 1839 Edward Dunbar purchased a large tract of land from former Potawatomi chief Wauwataesie, who had settled here after selling his interest in the Wolf River lands (see Wolf River).
In 1846 George Walker platted what he called Prairieville or Walker's Prairie after he bought land from Edward Dunbar. Walker's Prairie was incorporated as part of Milwaukee on March 10, 1846 and became known as North Side Village.
Quick Facts about Wauwatosa
| Population | 48,084 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Wisconsin (United States) |
| County | Milwaukee County |
| Phone Area Codes | 414 |
| Area | 34.3 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.0495,-88.0076 |
| Altitude | 673 feet / 205 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 06:39:42 (12th April 2026) |
| Density | 1,402 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 3.51% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 73℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Wauwatosa is located at 43°2'58"N 88°0'27"W (43.0494600, -88.0075900).
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Wauwatosa increased by 3.51% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46,396 | - | census |
| 2011 | 46,469 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 47,034 | 1.2% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 47,188 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 47,188 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 47,640 | 0.95% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 48,028 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 48,009 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 48,193 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 48,118 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 48,084 | -0.07% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Wauwatosa
1Hoyt Park
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2Hart Park
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3Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
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Where to Eat in Wauwatosa
1Bowlero Wauwatosa
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Services and Civic Places in Wauwatosa
1Wauwatosa City Clerk
7725 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53213 View details
Phone: +14144798917 | Website available
People born in Wauwatosa (19)
People born in Wauwatosa, including basketball player Jerry Smith, retired professional basketball player Tony Smith, Racing cyclist Matthew Busche, .
More notable people
- Joel Whitburn (American music historian) he was born in 29/11/1939
- Scott Merritt (American basketball player) he was born in 03/01/1982
- Frederick Douglas Underwood (American businessman) he was born in 01/02/1849
- George Chanos (American attorney and politician) he was born in 01/01/1950
- Kathryn Casey (True crime writer, novelist and journalist) she was born in 01/01/2000
- Matt Wanat (American strongman) he was born in 16/09/1975
- Nancy Dickerson (American radio and television newswoman) she was born in 19/01/1927
- Stephen F. Hayes (American journalist) he was born in 01/01/1974
- William J. Van Patten (American politician) he was born in 09/09/1848
- Frederick Hartung (American politician) he was born in 30/07/1857
- Emerson D. Hoyt (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1847
- Tony Walls (American soccer player) he was born in 16/01/1990
- Grace Weber she was born in 28/06/1988
- William A. Schroeder (American politician and lawyer) he was born in 21/12/1889
- Robert W. Haack he was born in 15/02/1917
- Sarah Shapiro (American speed skater) she was born in 26/07/1979
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Wauwatosa, WI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 239169 | Medical College of Wisconsin | Milwaukee (WI) | 53226-0509 |
Nearby Transit Stations (17)
Rail and bus stations connected to Wauwatosa, WI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
| BVD | Beaver Dam, WI | 817 Park Avenue | BUS |
| SHB | Sheboygan, Wisconsin | 830 Pennsylvania Avenue | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Wauwatosa.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Western Post Office | Milwaukee (WI) | 53210 |
Other cities in Milwaukee County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Milwaukee County , WI. (more)
| 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. |
| 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
Wauwatosa distances to largest Wisconsin cities