Lisbon, Waukesha County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Lisbon, Wisconsin
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Historical sign outside the fire and highway departments detailing Lisbon village history
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Location in Waukesha County and the state of Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Waukesha |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26.81 sq mi (69.44 km2) |
| • Land | 26.81 sq mi (69.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 10,477 |
| • Density | 390.8/sq mi (122.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-44847 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2831240 |
| Website | https://www.townoflisbonwi.com/ |
Lisbon is a village located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 10,477 people lived there. Some smaller communities like Colgate and Lake Five are also partly within the village.
History of Lisbon, Wisconsin
The first person to settle in the area that became Lisbon was Thomas S. Redford. He claimed 160 acres of land in 1836. The area officially became the Town of Lisbon in 1838. This was ten years before Wisconsin became a state.
The original boundaries of Lisbon were much larger. They included areas that are now Pewaukee, Brookfield, and Menomonee Falls. These places later became separate towns in 1839. The first meeting of the Lisbon town government happened on April 15, 1842. It took place in what would become the Lisbon Plank Schoolhouse.
The village of Sussex was started in the middle of the town in 1924. Over time, Sussex took over parts of the Town of Lisbon. For much of its history, Lisbon's economy depended on farms and stone quarries. Even today, a type of rock called Lannon stone is still mined here. This stone is a kind of dolomitic limestone that was left behind by glaciers. Gravel is also dug up in the area.
Lisbon tried to become an official village in 2011 and again in 2020. Finally, the state approved their efforts to hold a vote. This vote happened in January 2023. Residents voted to become a village, and the state officially recognized it in February 2023.
Geography and Location
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village of Lisbon covers about 26.81 square miles (69.44 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the village boundaries.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 8,352 | — | |
| 1990 | 8,277 | −0.9% | |
| 2000 | 9,359 | 13.1% | |
| 2010 | 10,157 | 8.5% | |
| 2020 | 10,477 | 3.2% | |
In 2000, there were 9,359 people living in Lisbon. These people made up 3,218 households and 2,738 families. The population density was about 316.8 people per square mile (122.3 people per square kilometer).
About 40.1% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (78.9%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.90 people, and the average family had 3.17 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 27.7% were under 18 years old. About 10.5% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Lisbon was 39 years.
See also
In Spanish: Lisbon (Waukesha) para niños
