Green Lake County, Wisconsin
Green Lake County: County in Wisconsin, United States
About
Green Lake County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2010 census, the population was 19,051 and a population density of 19 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 18,908 inhabitants. Its county seat is Green Lake. The county was created 167 years ago in 1857.
Quick Facts about Green Lake County
| Population : | 18,908 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Wisconsin (United States) |
| Different from : | Green County |
| Area : | 985 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 8.1% |
| Land as percent of area : | 91.9% |
| Named for : | Green Lake |
| Altitude : | 797 feet / 243 meters |
| Capital : | Green Lake |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1858 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 20:31:59 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 19 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.76% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Green Lake County is located at 43°48'1"N 89°2'41"W (43.8003800, -89.0448600). It has 6 neighbors: Columbia County, Dodge County, Fond du Lac County, Marquette County, Waushara County and Winnebago County.
Green Lake County map
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The largest city of Green Lake County is Markesan with a population of 1,389. Other cities include, Green Lake population 1,176, Spring Grove population 890 and Manchester population 725. See all Green Lake County cities & populated places.
Green Lake County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Green Lake County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Princeton | 1,440 | Civil town in Green Lake County, Wisconsin |
| Markesan | 1,389 | City in Green Lake County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Green Lake | 1,176 | City in and county seat of Green Lake County, Wisconsin |
| Spring Grove | 890 | Human settlement in Green County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Manchester | 725 | Human settlement in Green Lake County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Marquette | 539 | Village in Green Lake County, Wisconsin |
| Kingston | 89 | Civil town in Green Lake County, Wisconsin |
| Berlin | 86 | Town of Green Lake County, Wisconsin, USA |
- Official Website
Official website of Green Lake County
Green Lake County has 6 neighbours.
- Columbia County county in Wisconsin, United States
- Dodge County county in Wisconsin, United States
- Fond du Lac County county in Wisconsin, United States
- Marquette County county in Wisconsin, United States
- Waushara County county in Wisconsin, United States
- Winnebago County county in Wisconsin, United States
- Green Lake
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Green Lake County decreased by 0.76% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 19,051 | - | census |
| 2011 | 19,055 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 18,998 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 18,880 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 18,751 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 18,698 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,596 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 18,720 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 18,849 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 18,913 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 18,908 | -0.03% | estimation process |
People born in Green Lake County (1)
United States physicist Michael Tinkham was born in Green Lake 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 |
| 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 |
