HomeWisconsinPewaukee

Pewaukee, Wisconsin

Pewaukee is a city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States.
Population 15,914

Top Events in Pewaukee History

1
1840Government
Pewaukee, originally organized as a town in 1840 and later as a city in 1999, surrounds the Village of Pewaukee, which was incorporated from the town in 1876.
2
1855History
In 1855, the Chicago, Milwaukee, St.
3
1885Architecture
Paul and Pacific Railroad (Milwaukee Road) constructed a line through the area, followed by the Wisconsin Central Railroad in 1885.
4
1984History
The Clark House remained in the Clark family until the death of Marietta Clark Larson, great-granddaughter of Asa, in 1984.
5
1992History
In 1992 the Pewaukee Area Historical Society purchased the property.
6
1999Government
In 1999, the City of Pewaukee was incorporated, encompassing areas of the former Town of Pewaukee that were not part of the village of Pewaukee.
7
2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 11,783 people, 4,553 households, and 3,496 families residing in the city.
8
2007Architecture
The exhibit building on the Clark House grounds, opened in 2007, houses larger artifacts, including farm machinery and a mail wagon.
9
2010History
== Demographics == === 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 13,195 people, 5,410 households, and 3,883 families residing in the city.

Historical Timeline

1840Government
Pewaukee, originally organized as a town in 1840 and later as a city in 1999, surrounds the Village of Pewaukee, which was incorporated from the town in 1876.
1855History
In 1855, the Chicago, Milwaukee, St.
1885Architecture
Paul and Pacific Railroad (Milwaukee Road) constructed a line through the area, followed by the Wisconsin Central Railroad in 1885.
1984History
The Clark House remained in the Clark family until the death of Marietta Clark Larson, great-granddaughter of Asa, in 1984.
1992History
In 1992 the Pewaukee Area Historical Society purchased the property.
1999Government
In 1999, the City of Pewaukee was incorporated, encompassing areas of the former Town of Pewaukee that were not part of the village of Pewaukee.
2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 11,783 people, 4,553 households, and 3,496 families residing in the city.
2007Architecture
The exhibit building on the Clark House grounds, opened in 2007, houses larger artifacts, including farm machinery and a mail wagon.
2010History
== Demographics == === 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 13,195 people, 5,410 households, and 3,883 families residing in the city.

Did You Know?

1
Pewaukee is located in the state of Wisconsin.
2
Pewaukee has a population of 15,914 residents.
3
The population was 15,914 at the 2020 census.

Other Cities in Wisconsin

View all Wisconsin cities →
M
Milwaukee
Pop. 577,222
M
Madison
Pop. 269,840
GB
Green Bay
Pop. 108,000
K
Kenosha
Pop. 100,000
R
Racine
Pop. 77,000
A
Appleton
Pop. 75,000

Famous People from Pewaukee, Wisconsin

HE
Howard Engle
Pediatrician · Born Sep 11, 1919 · Died Jul 22, 2009 (age 89)
BG
Benjamin F. Goss
Politician · Born Apr 24, 1823 · Died Jun 6, 1893 (age 70)
SK
Stephen Koepp
Journalist · Born May 27, 1956 · Age 69
CM
Chris McIntosh
Football Player, Administrator · Born Feb 20, 1977 · Age 49
AN
Adam Neylon
21St Century American Politician · Born Dec 30, 1984 · Age 41
See something that needs correcting?
We take accuracy seriously. Help us keep Pewaukee's history right.