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Greenfield, Wisconsin

Greenfield is a city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States.
Population 37,803

Top Events in Greenfield History

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1841History
On February 19, 1841, the name of the town was changed to Greenfield, taking its name from the name of the Post Office in the Town of Kinnickinnic.
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1957Government
Greenfield was the final municipality in Milwaukee County to incorporate, and was the final municipality to leave the Town form of government in 1957.
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2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 35,476 people, 15,697 households, and 9,167 families living in the city.
4
2010History
=== Climate === == Demographics == === 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 36,720 people, 16,860 households, and 9,285 families living in the city.
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2022History
Since 2022, the Powerline Trail runs through the city.

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Historical Timeline

1841History
On February 19, 1841, the name of the town was changed to Greenfield, taking its name from the name of the Post Office in the Town of Kinnickinnic.
1957Government
Greenfield was the final municipality in Milwaukee County to incorporate, and was the final municipality to leave the Town form of government in 1957.
2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 35,476 people, 15,697 households, and 9,167 families living in the city.
2010History
=== Climate === == Demographics == === 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 36,720 people, 16,860 households, and 9,285 families living in the city.
2022History
Since 2022, the Powerline Trail runs through the city.

Did You Know?

1
Greenfield is located in the state of Wisconsin.
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Greenfield has a population of 37,803 residents.
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The population was 37,803 as of the 2020 census.

Famous People from Greenfield, Wisconsin

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Tyler Herro
Basketball Player · Born Jan 20, 2000 · Age 26
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Brandin Podziemski
Basketball Player · Born Feb 25, 2003 · Age 22
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Alan Kulwicki
Racing Automobile Driver, Nascar Team Owner · Born Dec 14, 1954 · Died Apr 1, 1993 (age 38)
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May Wright Sewall
Writer, Suffragist · Born May 27, 1844 · Died Jul 22, 1920 (age 76)

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