Oconomowoc (town), Wisconsin facts for kids
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Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
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Oconomowoc Town Hall
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Location in Waukesha County and the state of Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Waukesha |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Board (Chairman – Supervisors) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.6 sq mi (84.4 km2) |
| • Land | 29.3 sq mi (75.9 km2) |
| • Water | 3.3 sq mi (8.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,836 |
| • Density | 254.4/sq mi (98.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 262 |
| FIPS code | 55-59275 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583848 |
Oconomowoc is a town located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 8,836 people lived here.
Some parts of the City of Oconomowoc and the villages of Chenequa and Lac La Belle are also within the town's borders. You can also find the small communities of Mapleton, Monterey, and Okauchee Lake here. Part of the community of Stone Bank is also in the town.
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Geography of Oconomowoc
The town of Oconomowoc covers a total area of about 32.6 square miles (84.4 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 29.3 square miles (75.9 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 3.3 square miles (8.6 square kilometers), is water. This means that over 10% of the town's area is covered by water.
Population Changes in Oconomowoc
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 7,340 | — | |
| 1990 | 7,323 | −0.2% | |
| 2000 | 7,451 | 1.7% | |
| 2010 | 8,408 | 12.8% | |
| 2020 | 8,836 | 5.1% | |
The population of Oconomowoc has grown steadily over the years. In 1980, there were 7,340 people living in the town. By 2020, the population had increased to 8,836. This shows that more people have chosen to make Oconomowoc their home over time.
Famous People from Oconomowoc
- Jonas Swenholt (1855–1923) was born in Oconomowoc. He later became a Wisconsin State Representative, helping to make laws for the state.
See also
In Spanish: Oconomowoc (condado de Waukesha, Wisconsin) para niños
