Mukwonago, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mukwonago, Wisconsin
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Village hall
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| Nickname(s):
"Place of the Bear"
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Location of Mukwonago in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Waukesha, Walworth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.22 sq mi (21.30 km2) |
| • Land | 8.03 sq mi (20.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2) |
| Elevation | 978 ft (298 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 8,262 |
| • Density | 1,003.74/sq mi (387.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
53149
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| Area code(s) | 262 |
| FIPS code | 55-55075 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1570017 |
Mukwonago is a village in Wisconsin, USA. In 2020, about 8,262 people lived here. Most of the village is in Waukesha County. A small part is in Walworth County.
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History of Mukwonago
Mukwonago was first a village for Native Americans. It was home to the Bear Clan of the Potawatomi Indians. The name "Mukwonago" means "bear's den" in their language. The spelling "Mukwonago" was chosen in 1844. This was because it sounded like a nearby place called Mequon. Many streets in Mukwonago are named after the people who helped start the village. These include Ira Blood, Major Jessie Meacham, Sewall Andrews, and Thomas Sugden.
Geography and Nature
Mukwonago is located at 42.864557 degrees north and -88.330619 degrees west.
Land and Water Features
The village covers about 8.11 square miles (21.0 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 7.90 square miles (20.5 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.21 square miles (0.54 square kilometers), is water.
Mukwonago is on the edge of the large Vernon Marsh. It also surrounds two lakes, Upper and Lower Phantom Lake. These lakes are part of the Mukwonago River. The river flows from its springs to the Fox River. The Phantom Lakes are managed by the Phantom Lakes Management District.
Mukwonago's Climate
Mukwonago has a climate with hot summers and cold winters. This is known as a humid continental climate.
| Climate data for Mukwonago, Wisconsin (all records) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 58 (14) |
66 (19) |
82 (28) |
91 (33) |
93 (34) |
100 (38) |
109 (43) |
101 (38) |
101 (38) |
88 (31) |
77 (25) |
68 (20) |
109 (43) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 28 (−2) |
32 (0) |
43 (6) |
56 (13) |
68 (20) |
78 (26) |
82 (28) |
80 (27) |
73 (23) |
60 (16) |
45 (7) |
32 (0) |
56 (14) |
| Source: http://www.weather.com/weather/wxclimatology/monthly/graph/53149 | |||||||||||||
People of Mukwonago
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 239 | — | |
| 1890 | 356 | 49.0% | |
| 1910 | 615 | — | |
| 1920 | 697 | 13.3% | |
| 1930 | 846 | 21.4% | |
| 1940 | 855 | 1.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,207 | 41.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,877 | 55.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,367 | 26.1% | |
| 1980 | 4,014 | 69.6% | |
| 1990 | 4,464 | 11.2% | |
| 2000 | 6,162 | 38.0% | |
| 2010 | 7,355 | 19.4% | |
| 2020 | 8,262 | 12.3% | |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, Mukwonago had 8,262 people living in 3,126 households. About 2,021 of these were families. The village had about 931 people per square mile.
Most residents, about 89%, were White. About 4% were Asian, and 4.9% were from two or more races. About 7% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
In the households, 33.7% had children under 18. About 56.2% were married couples. The average household had 2.59 people. The average family had 3.30 people.
The average age in the village was 40.3 years. About 23.7% of residents were under 18. About 17% were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (48.9%) and females (51.1%).
Population in 2010
In 2010, Mukwonago had 7,355 people living in 2,923 households. About 2,003 of these were families. The population density was about 931 people per square mile.
Most residents, about 97.4%, were White. About 0.9% were Asian. About 3.2% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
In the households, 35.6% had children under 18. About 54.9% were married couples. The average household had 2.50 people. The average family had 3.05 people.
The average age in the village was 37.9 years. About 26.2% of residents were under 18. About 12.4% were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (48.9%) and females (51.1%).
Schools in Mukwonago
Mukwonago has several public schools. These include Mukwonago High School, Park View Middle School, and many elementary schools. Some of the elementary schools are Rolling Hills, Section, Big Bend, Eagleville, Prairie View, and Clarendon Avenue. Norris Academy is also a public school.
There are also private schools in Mukwonago. These include Mukwonago Baptist Academy and St. John's Lutheran School.
Famous People from Mukwonago
Many interesting people have come from Mukwonago. Here are a few:
- Marvin H. Bovee and Matthias J. Bovee: Both were involved in politics.
- Timothy T. Cronin: An attorney and politician.
- Scott Jensen: Another person who worked in politics.
- Thomas Sugden (farmer-politician): A farmer who also became a politician.
- Lucius W. Nieman: He started a famous newspaper called The Milwaukee Journal.
- Nick Pearson: An Olympic speedskater who competed in the 2002 and 2010 Winter Games.
- Mary Beth Iagorashvili: An Olympic pentathlete who competed in the 2000 and 2004 Summer Games.
- Fred Thomas (third baseman): A professional baseball player for the Boston Red Sox.
- A.J. Vukovich: A professional baseball player in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization.
- Eric Szmanda: An actor known for the TV show CSI.
- Paul Stender: Known for designing and driving very fast jet-powered vehicles.
Images for kids
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Upper Phantom Lake, Looking southwest. Photo taken in late August.
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Interstate 43 at Mukwonago
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The apple orchard at The Elegant Farmer in Mukwonago
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See also
In Spanish: Mukwonago (Wisconsin) para niños
