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Brookfield Town, WI


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Brookfield Town, Wisconsin

Introduction to Brookfield Town, Wisconsin

About 6,390 people people live in Brookfield Town.

Brookfield Town History

Brookfield Town is located in Waukesha County, which was established in 1846. Prior to that, the town was a part of the Milwaukee County. The area was originally inhabited by the Native Americans, mainly the Sac and Potowatomi tribes. The first white settlers of the area arrived in the 1820s. The Milwaukee and Mississippi Railroad was the first railroad to enter the area in 1850. It was primarily an agricultural community.

Brookfield Town and nearby Attractions

  • Clark House Museum
  • Pike Lake State Park
  • Waukesha County Historical Society and Museum
  • Pabst House
  • Betty Brinn Children's Museum

Things To Do In Brookfield Town

While in Brookfield Town one can pay a visit to several museums and historic sites. Some of these include the Milwaukee Art Museum, Charles Allis Art Museum, East Troy Electric Railroad Museum, Old World Wisconsin, and Eisner Museum of Advertising & Design. The city is also home to the Elmbrook Church, which is the largest church of Wisconsin. The Brookfield Hills Golf Course provides excellent facilities for golf enthusiasts. For shopping purposes one can visit the Loehmanns Plaza Shopping Center, Brookfield Square Shopping Center, and Ruby Isle Shopping Center. The Marx Park, Wray Park, and Brook Park are some of the local parks.

Brookfield Town Transportation

General Mitchell International Airport is the nearest major air transportation facility.

Brookfield Town Higher Education

Carroll College, Waukesha County Technical College, and University of Wisconsin – Waukesha are nearby.

High Points

Brookfield Town strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

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Racial Diversity
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Top 12%Brookfield Town Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Brookfield Town, WI

Comparing Brookfield Town to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population910
Racial Diversity49
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
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