Time Zone: Waukesha County lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Waukesha is the Seat for Waukesha County.
Waukesha County was founded in 1846 and was created by taking area from MilwaukeeCounty.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Waukesha had a population of 383,154 people. This is an increase of 6.21% since the last Census (which gave a population of 360,767 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Waukesha represented 6.73% of the total population of Wisconsin, making it the state's 3rd most populous county (out of 72 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 389,891 | +8.07% | +1.76% since 2009 |
2009 | 383,154 | +6.21% | +0.58% since 2008 |
2008 | 380,935 | +5.59% | +0.51% since 2007 |
2007 | 379,020 | +5.06% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 360,767 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Waukesha County Census Page for Waukesha County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Waukesha County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Waukesha County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Waukesha | 68,376 | 64,825 | 5.48% increase |
New Berlin | 39,281 | 38,220 | 2.78% increase |
Brookfield | 39,200 | 38,649 | 1.43% increase |
Menomonee Falls | 34,623 | 32,647 | 6.05% increase |
Muskego | 23,134 | 21,397 | 8.12% increase |
Websites for Waukesha County
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