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Mukwonago, Wisconsin

Introduction to Mukwonago, Wisconsin

Mukwonago, Wisconsin, in Waukesha county, is 11 miles SW of Waukesha, Wisconsin and 24 miles SW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As of the year 2000 census, 6,162 people lived in Mukwonago.

Mukwonago History

The area now known as Mukwonago was originally a Native American village and the tribal seat of the Potawatomi Indians’ Beer Clan. The name of the area was derived from the Native American term ‘mequanego,’ meaning ‘place of the bear.’ Sewall Andrews, Ira Blood, and Thomas Sugden were among the founders of the community. Many roads and streets in the area have been named in their honor.

Mukwonago and nearby Attractions

  • Waukesha County Historical Society and Museum
  • Clark House Museum
  • Old World Wisconsin
  • Richard Bong State Recreation Area
  • Logic Puzzle Museum
  • Big Foot Beach State Park

Things To Do In Mukwonago

The Big Foot Beach State Park, the Richard Bong State Recreation Area and the Aztalan State Park are all accessible from Mukwonago. The Bear Den Petting Zoo and Farm, the Kettle Moraine Ranch and the Kettle Moraine State Forest are popular local spots as well. The Mukwonago Community Library is the local library. The Heritage Day and the Fall Festival are hosted by the village every September.

Mukwonago Transportation

General Mitchell International is the nearest major airport.

Mukwonago Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at Carroll College, Marquette University and Waukesha County Technical College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 10%Mukwonago Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 10%Mukwonago Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 11%Mukwonago People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Mukwonago Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 15%Mukwonago Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 19%Mukwonago College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Mukwonago, WI

Comparing Mukwonago 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
Well-Paid Single Men89
Well-Paid Single Women810
Male Share of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Female Share of the Population45
Senior Citizens32
Age of the Population32
Racial Diversity26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income810
College Educated Adults79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work76
Working at Home65
Short Commute Times42
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
People Living Alone42
Affordability of Rents42
Affordability of Property Taxes32

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