Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Milwaukee County: County in Wisconsin, United States

About

Milwaukee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2010 census, the population was 947,735 and a population density of 308 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 945,016 inhabitants. Its county seat is Milwaukee. The county was created 190 years ago in 1834.

Milwaukee County locator map
Location of Milwaukee County on Wisconsin map.

Quick Facts about Milwaukee County

Population : 945,016 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Wisconsin (United States)
Area : 3081 km2
Water as percent of area : 80%
Land as percent of area : 20%
Altitude : 646 feet / 197 meters
Capital : Milwaukee
Establishment : January 01, 1835
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 02:34:33 (22nd February 2025)
Density : 307 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -0.29% (2010-2020)
Milwaukee County Courthouse image
Milwaukee County Courthouse
Milwaukee County Courthouse image
Milwaukee County Courthouse image

Geography

Milwaukee County is located at 43°1'18"N 87°55'45"W (43.0217200, -87.9290800). It has 6 neighbors: Muskegon County, Ottawa County, Ozaukee County, Racine County, Washington County and Waukesha County.

Milwaukee County map

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The largest city of Milwaukee County is Milwaukee with a population of 589,067. Other cities include, West Allis population 59,748, Wauwatosa population 48,084, Oak Creek population 36,469 and Franklin population 36,222. See all Milwaukee County cities & populated places.

Milwaukee County Populated Places (more)

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Milwaukee County.

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.
Wauwatosa 48,084 A 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

Milwaukee County has 6 neighbours.

  • Milwaukee

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Milwaukee County decreased by 0.29% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 947,735 - census
2011 951,324 0.38% estimation process
2012 954,595 0.34% estimation process
2013 957,443 0.3% estimation process
2014 958,426 0.1% estimation process
2015 958,421 -0% estimation process
2016 954,841 -0.37% estimation process
2017 950,172 -0.49% estimation process
2018 946,969 -0.34% estimation process
2019 945,726 -0.13% estimation process
2020 945,016 -0.08% estimation process
Map of countries with a smaller population than Milwaukee County

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People born in Milwaukee County (6)

People born in Milwaukee County, including writer Mary Willis Walker, speed skater Dan Jansen, football fullback Art Schmaehl, .

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Wisconsin Other Counties (more counties)

County Name Population Title
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
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