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Hartland, Wisconsin
Village
Location of Hartland in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
Location of Hartland in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
Country  United States
State  Wisconsin
County Waukesha
Area
 • Total 5.51 sq mi (14.27 km2)
 • Land 5.46 sq mi (14.14 km2)
 • Water 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2)
Elevation
935 ft (285 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 9,501
 • Density 1,706.96/sq mi (659.11/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
53029
Area code(s) 262
FIPS code 55-33100
GNIS feature ID 1566105

Hartland is a village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. It is located along the Bark River. Hartland is considered a suburb of the bigger city of Milwaukee. In 2020, about 9,501 people lived there.

Where is Hartland Located?

Hartland is found in the "Lake Country" area of Waukesha County. Its exact location is 43.100180 degrees north and -88.344452 degrees west.

The United States Census Bureau says the village covers a total area of about 5.17 square miles (13.39 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 5.12 square miles (13.26 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.05 square miles (0.13 square kilometers), is water.

How Many People Live in Hartland?

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880 287
1890 486 69.3%
1900 629 29.4%
1910 728 15.7%
1920 800 9.9%
1930 945 18.1%
1940 998 5.6%
1950 1,190 19.2%
1960 2,068 73.8%
1970 2,763 33.6%
1980 5,559 101.2%
1990 6,906 24.2%
2000 7,905 14.5%
2010 9,110 15.2%
2020 9,501 4.3%
U.S. Decennial Census

Hartland's Population in 2010

In 2010, the census showed that 9,110 people lived in Hartland. There were 3,566 homes, and 2,440 of these were families. The village had about 1,779 people per square mile (687 people per square kilometer).

Most of the people in Hartland were White (95.1%). Other groups included Asian (1.7%), African American (0.8%), and Native American (0.3%). About 2.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

The average age of people in Hartland was 37.5 years old. About 28% of the residents were under 18 years old.

Schools in Hartland

Hartland has several schools for students of all ages.

High Schools

All students in Hartland attend high school in the Arrowhead Union High School District. The only high school in this district is Arrowhead High School.

There are also private high schools in Hartland:

  • Lake Country Lutheran High School
  • University Lake School

Elementary and Middle Schools

Hartland is divided into different K-8 (kindergarten through 8th grade) school districts:

  • Hartland-Lakeside Joint No. 3 School District
  • Lake Country School District
  • Swallow School District
  • Merton Community School District

North Shore Middle School is one of the middle schools. It gets students from Hartland South Elementary and Hartland North Elementary schools.

Private K-8 schools in Hartland include:

  • Divine Redeemer Lutheran School
  • Zion Lutheran School

Public Library

The Hartland Public Library is located in downtown Hartland. Many students use it for reading and studying.

Places of Worship

First Congregational Church of Hartland
First Congregational Church of Hartland, September 2014

Hartland is home to many different churches:

  • Dansk Evangelical Lutheran Kirke (Its building is a historic place.)
  • Divine Redeemer Lutheran Church & School (A Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod church.)
  • First Congregational Church (Its building is also a historic place.)
  • First Baptist Church of Hartland
  • Lake Country Congregational Church (Built in 1910.)
  • Lake Country Unitarian Universalist Church
  • Oakwood Church
  • Our Savior's Evangelical Lutheran Church (An Evangelical Lutheran Church in America church.)
  • St. Charles Catholic Church (The only Catholic church in the village.)
  • Westbrook Church
  • Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (A WELS church, its building is a historic place.)

Fun Things to Do in Hartland

Heartland Tower - panoramio
Hartland water tower, April 2008
  • Nixon Park: This park was named after Dr. H. G. B. Nixon, a doctor who lived in Hartland. He gave the land to the village in the 1920s. His old house can still be seen near the downtown area.
  • Camp Whitcomb/Mason: This is a summer camp run by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. It is located close to Hartland.

Famous People From Hartland

  • Ben Askren: A famous wrestler and MMA fighter who competed in the Olympics.
  • Ben Bredeson: An offensive lineman in the NFL.
  • Charles Carpenter: A football player for the Wisconsin Badgers.
  • Judson Hall: Served in the Wisconsin State Assembly.
  • Nick Hayden: An NFL defensive tackle.
  • Doug Henry: A retired MLB pitcher and coach.
  • Karen McQuestion: A well-known author.
  • David Merkow: A professional golfer.
  • Keegan O'Toole: A champion wrestler who won NCAA and Junior World titles.
  • Joe Panos: An NFL offensive lineman.
  • Molly Seidel: An Olympic bronze medalist in the marathon.
  • Dewey K. Warren: Served in the Wisconsin State Assembly.
  • Stephen Warren: Served in the Wisconsin State Assembly.

See also

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