Country United States County Waukesha Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6) Local time Saturday 8:42 PM | State Wisconsin Elevation 856 ft (261 m) Area code(s) 262 Population 35,924 (2013) | |
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Weather 2°C, Wind NW at 13 km/h, 69% Humidity Points of interest Menomonee Park, Oakwood Park, Village Park, Rotary Park, Old Falls Village Museum | ||
Menomonee Falls is a village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States, and is part of the Greater Milwaukee area. The population was 35,626 at the 2010 census, making it the most populous village in Wisconsin. It is the fourth largest community in Waukesha County. The village's slogan is "More than a village."
Contents
- Map of Menomonee Falls WI 53051 USA
- History
- Geography
- Neighborhoods
- 2010 census
- Government
- Media
- Economy
- Top employers
- Education
- Notable people
- References
Map of Menomonee Falls, WI 53051, USA
History
The village was incorporated in 1892. It is named after the Menomonee River, which flows through the village, and the subsequent waterfall, located just South of the Main St. bridge in the Lime Kiln Park.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 33.31 square miles (86.27 km2), of which, 32.92 square miles (85.26 km2) of it is land and 0.39 square miles (1.01 km2) is water.
Neighborhoods
Fussville is a neighborhood of Menomonee Falls located at 43°09′06″N 88°04′40″W. Fussville was once a separate unincorporated community; it was annexed by Menomonee Falls sometime between 1950 and 1960.
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 35,626 people, 14,567 households, and 10,028 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,082.2 inhabitants per square mile (417.8/km2). There were 15,142 housing units at an average density of 460.0 per square mile (177.6/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 91.6% White, 3.0% African American, 0.2% Native American, 3.5% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.
There were 14,567 households of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.1% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.2% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 14% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.97.
The median age in the village was 43.3 years. 23% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.5% were from 25 to 44; 29.6% were from 45 to 64; and 17.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.
Government
Menomonee Falls has a governing body consisting of a Board President and a six-member Board of Trustees. The current Village Board President is Joseph Helm. The Trustees are: Katie Kress, Dave Glasgow, Chris Smolik, Bonnie J. Lemmer, Paul Tadda, Jeremy Walz.
Media
Economy
Magnetek and Kohl's are based in Menomonee Falls.
Top employers
According to Menomonee Falls's 2012 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the village are:
Education
Menomonee Falls School District operates Menomonee Falls High School, North Middle School, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, Riverside Elementary School, Valley View Elementary School, and Shady Lane Elementary School. Saint Anthony's Catholic School, Saint Mary's Catholic School, Calvary Baptist School, Grace Lutheran School, Bethlehem Lutheran School, Zion Lutheran School, and Aquinas Academy are private schools in Menomonee Falls.