46-592: Muskego ( / m ʌ s ˈ k i ɡ oʊ / ) is a city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin , United States. As of the 2020 census , the city had a population of 25,032. It is part of the Milwaukee metropolitan area . The name Muskego is derived from the Potawatomi Indian name for the area, "Mus-kee-Guaac", meaning sunfish . The Potawatomi were the original inhabitants of Muskego. Muskego
92-468: A female householder with no husband present, and 18.2% were non-families. 13.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.18. In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.4% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 33.8% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 8.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
138-568: A passion for education that led to the establishment of many schools as well as staunch support for abolitionism. They were mostly members of the Congregationalist Church , though some were Episcopalian . Due to the second Great Awakening some converted to Methodism , and others became Baptists before moving to what is now Waukesha County. Waukesha, like much of Wisconsin , would be culturally very continuous with early New England culture for most of its early history, before
184-440: A variety of lake-related recreational activities, including boating, skiing, sailing, and fishing. The Muskego Waterbugs perform a water ski show in front of Idle Isle Park each Wednesday evening throughout the summer. The lake contains many fish species including: largemouth bass , northern pike , walleye , and several panfish species. Most of the shores of Little Muskego Lake are developed with residential housing. Lake Denoon
230-570: Is a 162-acre (0.66 km) lake in the southwestern portion of the city and is also partially located in the Town of Norway, Wisconsin . The lake has a glacially formed kettle basin that reaches a maximum depth of 55 feet (17 m) with bottom substrates varying from sands and gravel to muck. An outlet stream on the south end drains to Ke-Nong-Go-Mong (Long) Lake in Racine County . A cattail island and an extent of cattail shoreline are found on
276-443: Is a shallow 2,260-acre (9.1 km) flow-through lake in south-central Muskego. Most of the lake is less than four feet deep with a generally organic or muck bottom. Big Muskego Lake is fringed with cattail -dominated wetlands and encompasses numerous islands of cattail marsh . Bass Bay is a 110-acre (0.45 km) connected embayment of Big Muskego Lake that has a deeper basin typical of other glacially formed kettle lakes in
322-511: Is located in Racine County , Wisconsin , United States. The population was 7,916 at the 2020 census. The census-designated place of Wind Lake is in the town. The unincorporated communities of North Cape and Union Church are also located partially in the town. Muskego Settlement , which was in the town of Norway, was one of the first Norwegian-American settlements. According to the United States Census Bureau ,
368-459: Is not limited to national politics. The county rejects Democrats at the state and local level as well. It last supported a Democrat for governor in 1974, one of only five times it did so in the 20th century even though it was known to support Progressive candidates in the 1930s and 1940s. It is split between 10 state assembly districts, all but one of which are held by Republicans, and six state senate districts, all held by Republicans. In much of
414-669: Is served by the Tess Corners Fire Department, a volunteer fire department . Public schools: Muskego-Norway School District : Parochial schools: Waukesha County, Wisconsin Waukesha County ( / ˈ w ɔː k ɪ ʃ ɔː / ) is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin . As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 406,978, making it the third-most populous county in Wisconsin. Its median income of $ 88,985 placed it as
460-661: Is supervised by the Airport Commission. The Department of Emergency Preparedness encompasses Waukesha County Communications, providing 9-1-1 dispatch services to the majority of the county, Waukesha County Emergency Management, and Waukesha County Radio Services, providing technical and maintenance support to the countywide trunked radio system (OASIS) and 9-1-1 centers. The Bridges Library System works in partnership with 16 public libraries in Waukesha County to cooperatively provide library services. This includes
506-612: Is the fifth-largest community in Waukesha County, and has a large Norwegian American population. There are three lakes within the city's boundaries. The history of Muskego started originally as the home of the Potawatomi, who named it "Mus-kee-Guaac", which means "sunfish". The first European came in 1827 and a few years later (1833), the Potawatomi tribe ceded their lands in Wisconsin to the United States government. The first permanent settlers, coming from New Hampshire , were
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#1732801500845552-474: Is the last time that a Democratic presidential candidate has even garnered 40 percent of the county's vote, though Jimmy Carter , Michael Dukakis , Joe Biden , and Kamala Harris came close. In 2008, John McCain carried the county by a 25.7% margin over Barack Obama , when Obama won Wisconsin by 13.9% over McCain. In 2024, Kamala Harris became the first Democrat since 1976 to lose the county by less than 20 percentage points. The county's Republican bent
598-480: Is water. The Fox River runs through it. Waukesha County is located to the west of Milwaukee and its suburban development was spurred by the construction of Interstate 94 in Wisconsin . Because of its large number of lakes, the northwestern corner of Waukesha County is referred to as "Lake Country" by local residents. It includes Pewaukee , Delafield , Hartland , Merton , Nashotah , Chenequa , Okauchee Lake , Oconomowoc , Summit , and Lac La Belle . As of
644-438: The census of 2020 , the population was 406,978. The population density was 740.3 people per square mile (285.8 people/km ). There were 172,177 housing units at an average density of 313.2 units per square mile (120.9 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 87.0% White , 3.9% Asian , 1.7% Black or African American , 0.3% Native American , 1.5% from other races , and 5.7% from two or more races. Ethnically,
690-818: The Administration Center. The Department of Administration has five divisions that provide administrative services to the county: the finance division, the human resources division, the information technology division, the purchasing and risk management division, and the administrative services division. The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Waukesha County (ADRC) provides information, assistance, counseling and supportive services regarding adults age 60 and above, adults with physical or developmental disabilities; and adults with mental health or substance abuse concerns. It also provides publicly funded long-term care to county residents. The Waukesha County Airport serves commercial and private aircraft and
736-871: The American Revolution. These people were " Yankees " descended from the English Puritans who settled New England in the 1600s. They were part of a wave of New England farmers who headed west into what was the wilds of the Northwest Territory during the early 1800s. Most arrived as a result of the completion of the Erie Canal as well as the end of the Black Hawk War . The New Englanders built farms, roads, government buildings and established post routes. They brought many of their Yankee New England values, such as
782-493: The Luther Parker family. Once an agricultural area, Muskego was incorporated as a city in 1964. When it became a city it included the unincorporated communities of Durham Hill and Tess Corners. With an increase in housing developments in the city, it has become a bedroom community for Milwaukee . Muskego Beach Amusement Park (1861–1967), later known as DandiLion Park (1968–1977), was a popular amusement park located on
828-664: The Waukesha city of Brookfield . The newly reported votes gave Prosser the lead, and he retained his seat. Media reports stemming from this incident referred to the county as "crucial Waukesha County," and the phrase has continued to be widely used in U.S. political media as an in-joke, despite the county being a Republican stronghold. School districts include: K-12: Secondary: Elementary: 43°01′N 88°19′W / 43.02°N 88.31°W / 43.02; -88.31 Norway, Wisconsin The Town of Norway
874-426: The age of 18 living with them, 66.6% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.7% were non-families. 18.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.03. The median age in
920-500: The city was 42.4 years. 25.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 32.4% were from 45 to 64; and 12.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3% male and 50.7% female. The first Mayor of the city was Jerome Gottfried, elected in 1964. He was followed by Donald Wieselmann, Wayne Salentine, David DeAngelis, Mark Slocomb, Charles Damaske, John Johnson, Kathy Chiaverotti and Rick Petfalski. Muskego
966-473: The city. The population density was 763.8 inhabitants per square mile (294.9/km). There were 9,431 housing units at an average density of 298.4 per square mile (115.2/km). The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White , 0.3% African American , 0.2% Native American , 0.9% Asian , 0.4% from other races , and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population. There were 9,068 households, of which 35.7% had children under
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#17328015008451012-554: The county was 93.3% White, 1.3% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 2.7% Asian, 0.0003% Pacific Islander, 1.0% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. 4.1% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Of the 152,663 households 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.7% were non-families. 23.8% of households were one person and 10.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size
1058-532: The county, there are no elected Democrats above the municipal level. The initial unofficial statewide tally in the 2011 Wisconsin Supreme Court election had Democratic challenger JoAnne Kloppenburg defeating incumbent justice David Prosser by a 204-vote margin. On the Thursday after the election, Waukesha County Clerk Kathy Nickolaus reported, among other smaller errors, a failure to report votes in
1104-405: The county. The population density was 649 people per square mile (251 people/km ). There were 140,309 housing units at an average density of 252 units per square mile (97 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 95.77% White, 0.73% Black or African American, 0.22% Native American, 1.49% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.87% from other races, and 0.90% from two or more races. 2.63% of
1150-531: The first permanent white colonial settlers. The part of Wisconsin that Waukesha County occupies was a part of Michigan Territory when Milwaukee County was organized in September 1834. On July 4, 1836, the Wisconsin Territory was formed, which included land that is now in the state of Minnesota . In January 1846, part of Milwaukee County was split off into Waukesha County. Curtis Reed
1196-406: The lake's west end. The remaining lakeshore is mostly developed with residential housing. A plan to drain the lakes, which were described as a stagnant nuisance, was proposed in 1854. Muskego is the fifth largest place in Waukesha County, after City of Waukesha , City of New Berlin , City of Brookfield , and Village of Menomonee Falls , based on 2010 and estimated 2019 population. As of 2000
1242-561: The land when treaties were disregarded and were forcibly removed by the Federal Army. Prior to the 1830s, the area was unoccupied by settlers due to its inland location and the fact that the Fox River was not a water highway. The New England settlers only came to the area to set up fur trading posts between their new encampments and established cities like Milwaukee. Morris D. Cutler and Alonso Cutler, seeking claims for homesteads, were
1288-478: The median income for a household in the city was $ 64,247, and the median income for a family was $ 69,722. Males had a median income of $ 49,386 versus $ 30,714 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 26,199. About 1.0% of families and 1.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 1.9% of those under age 18 and 2.8% of those age 65 or over. As of the census of 2010, there were 24,135 people, 9,068 households, and 7,011 families residing in
1334-511: The nation for many years. It is one of the WOW counties , which share similar traits in suburban Milwaukee . It has not supported a Democrat for president since 1964, and has only supported a Democrat four other times since 1892. While other non- Southern suburban counties have moved towards Democrats since the 1990s, Waukesha and the other WOW counties have continued to vote solidly Republican. Underlining this, Lyndon Johnson 's narrow win in 1964
1380-530: The only county in Wisconsin on the list of the 100 highest-income counties in the U.S. by median income as of 2020. Its county seat and largest city is Waukesha . Waukesha County is included in the Milwaukee – Waukesha – West Allis , WI Metropolitan Statistical Area . Known as forested and prairie land, the region was first home to Indigenous tribes like Menomonie, Ojibwe (Chippewa), Potawatomi, and Ho-Chunk (Winnebago), who practiced agriculture and trade. In 1836, Native American tribes formally lost title to
1426-635: The park. He renamed it "DandiLion Park" and added more amusement rides, including the Tailspin roller coaster. In 1974, an eleven-year-old boy fell from the Ferris wheel and died. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 35.98 square miles (93.19 km), of which, 31.60 square miles (81.84 km) is land and 4.38 square miles (11.34 km) is water. Muskego contains three lakes within its borders: Big Muskego Lake, Little Muskego Lake , and Lake Denoon . Big Muskego Lake
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1472-451: The population was 5.4% Hispanic or Latino of any race. Its 2020 median income was $ 88,985. This ranked 97th in the nation . At the 2010 census there were 389,891 people, 152,663 households, and 108,810 families living in the county. The population density was 672 people per square mile (259 people/km ). There were 160,864 housing units at an average density of 277 units per square mile (107 units/km ). The racial makeup of
1518-565: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 44.5% were of German , 9.2% Polish , 7.5% Italian , and 7.7% Irish ancestry according to Census 2000 . 94.3% spoke English , 2.2% Spanish and 1.2% German as their first language. Of the 135,229 households 35.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.80% were married couples living together, 6.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.70% were non-families. 20.90% of households were one person and 8.10% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size
1564-935: The purchase of shared electronic databases, summer library programming, and circulation services. Bridges also oversees Internet access for member libraries. The Medical Examiner investigates suspicious or unexplained deaths or deaths that result from a homicide, suicide, or accident. The office also generates statistics for the county. The Department of Parks and Land Use (PLU), oversees six divisions that design and maintain county parks. The division also works with state and federal agencies. The planning division administers permits for construction and landscaping activities. The land conservation division works to educate on and regulate soil and water issues. Most programs look to control water runoff and soil erosion. The recycling and solid waste division oversees recycling and disposal programs. It also performs educational outreach on topics such as composting and waste reduction. The official mascot of
1610-439: The recycling division is Recycle Raccoon. The environmental health division oversees animal welfare issues, food safety, and air, water and sewage, and safety issues (such as radon testing, well testing, and septic system monitoring). The land information systems division coordinates databases of information relating to land use and development. The University of Wisconsin-Extension is a partnership with Waukesha County and brings
1656-540: The region. Bass Bay has a maximum depth of 23 feet (7.0 m) and has a bottom substrate of predominantly muck with some isolated sandy shoreline areas. Little Muskego Lake is a 506-acre (2.05 km) flow-through lake with extensive shallow margins and a single deep basin. Located in the northwestern quadrant of the city, the lake has a maximum depth of 65 feet (20 m) and averages 14 feet (4.3 m) deep. The bottom substrate predominantly consists of silt or muck. Residents and visitors to Little Muskego Lake enjoy
1702-470: The research of the UW System to families, businesses, governments, and organizations through educational outreach programs. The UW-Extension office also houses 180° Juvenile Diversion, a non-profit organization that rehabilitates first-time young offenders in Waukesha County. Waukesha County is the largest Republican -leaning county in Wisconsin and has been one of the most Republican suburban counties in
1748-497: The southern bank of Little Muskego Lake. It was at some point home of the world's fastest roller coaster . Charles Rose, operator of Wisconsin State Fair Park , purchased Muskego Beach Amusement Park from Mrs. William Boszhardt in 1944. After World War II , he reopened it. The park included rides, games of chance, and was a venue for musical bands. Charles Rose died in 1963 and five years later, Willard Masterson purchased
1794-402: The state received a substantial influx of German immigrants in the latter half of the 19th century. In 2024, Waukeshaaspis , a prehistoric genus of trilobite , was named after the county. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 581 square miles (1,500 km ), of which 550 square miles (1,400 km ) is land and 31 square miles (80 km ) (5.3%)
1840-491: The town has a total area of 35.7 square miles (92.3 km ), of which, 33.7 square miles (87.3 km ) of it is land and 1.9 square miles (5.0 km ) of it (5.41%) is water. As of the census of 2000, there were 7,600 people, 2,641 households, and 2,160 families residing in the town. The population density was 225.4 people per square mile (87.0/km ). There were 2,775 housing units at an average density of 82.3 per square mile (31.8/km ). The racial makeup of
1886-401: The town was 98.16% White , 0.26% African American , 0.38% Native American , 0.22% Asian , 0.04% Pacific Islander , 0.42% from other races , and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.91% of the population. There were 2,641 households, out of which 41.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.5% were married couples living together, 6.1% had
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1932-430: Was $ 71,773 (these figures had risen to $ 71,907 and $ 85,116 respectively as of a 2007 estimate ). Males had a median income of $ 49,232 versus $ 31,643 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 29,164. About 1.7% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.5% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over. There are 12 departments in Waukesha County, with most located in
1978-424: Was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.00. The age distribution was 24.1% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 31.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% 65 or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 96.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.90 males. At the 2000 census there were 360,767 people, 135,229 households, and 100,475 families living in
2024-399: Was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.08. The age distribution was 26.30% under the age of 18, 6.80% from 18 to 24, 29.80% from 25 to 44, 25.10% from 45 to 64, and 12.00% 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 96.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.40 males. The median household income was $ 62,839 and the median family income
2070-408: Was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.9 males. The median income for a household in the town was $ 65,513, and the median income for a family was $ 71,997. Males had a median income of $ 45,525 versus $ 30,494 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 24,515. About 1.3% of families and 3.1% of the population were below
2116-618: Was the first county chairman. When a vote decided the county seat, Waukesha defeated Pewaukee by two votes. The name is derived from the Potawatomi word for 'fox' because the streams in the lower part of the county drain into the Fox River . Waukesha was a New England settlement, and Waukesha's founders were settlers from New England , particularly Connecticut , rural Massachusetts , Vermont , New Hampshire and Maine , as well as from upstate New York who were born to parents who had migrated there from New England shortly after
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