Pewaukee (village), Wisconsin facts for kids
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Pewaukee, Wisconsin
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Location of Pewaukee in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Waukesha |
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| • Total | 4.58 sq mi (11.85 km2) |
| • Land | 4.16 sq mi (10.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.42 sq mi (1.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
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| • Total | 8,238 |
| • Density | 1,950.71/sq mi (753.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 262 |
| FIPS code | 55-62250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583915 |
Pewaukee is a village located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 8,238 people lived there. The village is almost completely surrounded by the City of Pewaukee. It was once part of the Town of Pewaukee before becoming its own village.
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History of Pewaukee
The area where Pewaukee village now stands was first settled around 1837. A man named Deacon Asa Clark from Lunenburg, Vermont helped start the community. He built a hotel, a sawmill, and a church.
Pewaukee officially became a town in 1840. Later, in 1876, it became a village.
What Does "Pewaukee" Mean?
The name "Pewaukee" comes from the word aki or (w)aukee. This word means "land" or "location" in several Algonquian languages, which are spoken by many Native American tribes.
The exact meaning of the first part of the name is not fully known. Some ideas for what "Pewaukee" might mean include:
- "Watery place" (from the Ojibwe word nibiwaki)
- "The dusty water" or "lake of shells" (from the Potawatomi word pee-wauk-ee-wee-nick)
- "Place of flint" (from the Menominee word pee-wau-nau-kee)
Other possible meanings are "snail lake" or "clean land."
Geography of Pewaukee
Pewaukee is located in southeastern Wisconsin. Its exact coordinates are 43°4′57″N 88°15′10″W / 43.08250°N 88.25278°W.
The United States Census Bureau says that the village covers a total area of about 4.53 square miles (11.73 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 4.13 square miles (10.70 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.40 square miles (1.04 square kilometers), is water.
Pewaukee Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 2,484 | — | |
| 1970 | 3,271 | 31.7% | |
| 1980 | 4,637 | 41.8% | |
| 1990 | 5,287 | 14.0% | |
| 2000 | 8,170 | 54.5% | |
| 2010 | 8,166 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 8,238 | 0.9% | |
Population in 2010
In 2010, the village of Pewaukee had 8,166 people living there. There were 3,903 households and 2,043 families. The population density was about 1,977 people per square mile (763 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people living in Pewaukee were White (92.4%). Other groups included Asian (3.9%), African American (1.1%), and Native American (0.2%). About 3.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the village was 41.4 years. About 20.8% of residents were under 18 years old.
Businesses in Pewaukee
Pewaukee is home to several businesses. One of them is Dynex/Rivett Inc., which makes parts for hydraulic systems. Another company, Logic Design Corporation, develops special software for engineering and manufacturing. PM Plastics, a company that makes custom plastic parts, is also located here.
The village also has a special place called the Old Main Street building on Wisconsin Avenue. It opened in 2002 and looks like a charming building from the late 1800s. It is located across from the beach on Pewaukee Lake. This building houses many small businesses, including:
- Restaurants like Seesters and The Chocolate Factory
- A salon
- A bakery
- A studio for pilates, yoga, and barre
- A bead shop
- Other businesses like a home builder and a recruitment firm
Education in Pewaukee
Pewaukee School District
The Pewaukee School District serves students in both the village and the city of Pewaukee. The district has four school buildings, all located on one campus. These schools serve students from early childhood programs up to 12th grade:
- One building for early childhood through 2nd grade
- One building for 3rd through 5th grade
- One building for 6th through 8th grade
- One building for 9th through 12th grade
Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC)
The main campus of Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) is located in the village of Pewaukee. WCTC is one of 16 technical colleges in the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS). A technical college provides education and training for specific jobs and careers. While Pewaukee is the main campus, WCTC also has another campus in Waukesha.
See also
In Spanish: Pewaukee (condado de Waukesha, Wisconsin) para niños
