Janesville, Wisconsin
Janesville: City in and county seat of Rock County, Wisconsin
About
Janesville is a city located in the county of Rock in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,434. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,612 inhabitants.
The city was created 171 years ago in 1852.
Quick Facts about Janesville
| Population : | 3,612 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Wisconsin (United States) |
| County : | Rock County |
| Postal code : | 53548 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 608 |
| Male population : | 31102 |
| Female population : | 33026 |
| Altitude : | 837 feet / 255 meters |
| Capital city : | Janesville is capital of Rock County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1853 (171 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 18:41:47 (9th November 2024) |
| Population growth : | 4.93% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Janesville is located at 42°40'58"N 89°1'7"W (42.6827900, -89.0187200).
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Demographics
The population of Janesville increased by 4.93% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,434 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,416 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,430 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,438 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,475 | 1.06% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,482 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,509 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,545 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,569 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,612 | 1.19% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,612 | 0% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Janesville
1 Rotary Botanical Gardens
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2 Palmer Park
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3 Traxler Park
600 N Main St, Janesville, WI 53545, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Lustig Park
1500 River View Dr, Janesville, WI 53546, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Rock County 4-H Fair Inc July 27- August 1, 2021
1301 Craig Ave, Janesville, WI 53545, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Janesville
1 Texas Roadhouse
3201 Deerfield Dr, Janesville, WI 53546, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
2430 Fulton St, Janesville, WI 53546, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
2813 Humes Rd, Janesville, WI 53545, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
2430 Humes Rd, Janesville, WI 53546, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Culver's
2633 Milton Ave, Janesville, WI 53545, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Janesville
1 Quality Inn
3520 Milton Ave, Janesville, WI 53545, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Janesville (58)
People born in Janesville, including politician, Former Speaker of U.S. House of Representatives Paul Ryan, speed skater Tucker Fredricks, racing driver Stan Fox, .
List
- Russ Feingold (Wisconsin politician; three-term U.S. Senator) he was born in 02/03/1953
- Steve Preston (American civil servant) he was born in 04/08/1960
- Ella Wheeler Wilcox (American author and poet) she was born in 05/11/1850
- John Henry Comstock (American entomologist) he was born in 24/02/1849
- Milton Robert Carr (American politician) he was born in 27/03/1943
- James Budd (Governor of California (1851-1908)) he was born in 18/05/1851
- Travis Kvapil (American racing driver) he was born in 01/03/1976
- Helen Weidenhaupt (German politician) she was born in 12/09/1954
- Kyle Weaver (American basketball player) he was born in 18/02/1986
- Harold P. Brown (American inventor) he was born in 27/08/1869
- Mistie Mims (American basketball player) she was born in 02/12/1983
- Ken Hendricks (American businessman) he was born in 08/12/1941
- Aurelia Harwood (American conservationist) she was born in 01/09/1865
- Bob Strampe (American baseball player) he was born in 13/06/1950
- Carrie Jacobs-Bond (American composer) she was born in 11/08/1862
- Charles Alden Seltzer (writer) he was born in 15/08/1875
- Clark Van Galder (American football and basketball player; track athlete; American football, basketball, and track coach (1909-1965)) he was born in 06/02/1909
- Claron A. Windus (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 10/01/1850
Schools in Janesville
College & universities near Janesville, WI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 491224 | Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Janesville | Janesville (WI) | 53548 |
| 238397 | Blackhawk Technical College | Janesville (WI) | 53547-5009 |
Stations (12)
Amtrak & bus stations near Janesville, WI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JVL | Janesville, Wisconsin | 3120 North Pontiac Drive | BUS |
| BET | South Beloit, Illinois | 15766 Manchester Road | BUS |
| RCK | Rockford, Illinois | 7559 Walton St. | BUS |
| SMD | Madison (South), Wisconsin | Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave. | BUS |
| MSN | Madison, Wisconsin | 800 Langdon St. | BUS |
Post offices near Janesville
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Janesvill Post Office | Janesville (WI) | 53545 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Janesville , Iowa city in Iowa with a population of 996 people.
- Janesville , Minnesota township in Waseca County, Minnesota with a population of 520 people.
Other cities in Rock County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rock County , WI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| City of Janesville | 64,128 | The most populous city in Rock County, Wisconsin. |
| Beloit | 7,716 | City in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Evansville | 5,556 | City in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Edgerton | 5,525 | City in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Koshkonong | 3,782 | Civil town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin |
| Fulton | 3,435 | Town in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Milton | 3,126 | City in Rock County, Wisconsin |
| Newark | 1,617 | Civil town in Rock County, Wisconsin |
| Orfordville | 1,486 | Village in Rock County, Wisconsin |
| Clinton | 1,446 | Village in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Bergen | 1,364 | Unincorporated community in Rock County, Wisconsin |
| Fairfield | 1,104 | Civil town in Sauk County, Wisconsin |
| Footville | 822 | Village in Rock County, Wisconsin |
| Magnolia | 808 | Civil town in Rock County, Wisconsin |
| Johnstown | 791 | Town in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Tiffany | 650 | City in Wisconsin |
Distance to Other Cities
Janesville distances to largest Wisconsin cities
