Muskego

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Aerial view of Muskego, Wisconsin
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Muskego is a city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, with 25,032 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 801 ft (244 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wind Lake, 3.2 miles S.

About Muskego

Muskego ( ) is a city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 25,032. It is part of the Milwaukee metropolitan area.

The name Muskego is derived from the Potawatomi Indian name for the area, "Mus-kee-Guaac", meaning sunfish. The Potawatomi were the original inhabitants of Muskego. Muskego is the fifth-largest community in Waukesha County, and has a large Norwegian American population. There are three lakes within the city's boundaries.

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Living in Muskego

Median household income
$112,221
Median home value
$417,400
Median rent
$1,313/mo
Median age
46.3
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Muskego, WI population

Muskego had 25,032 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census25,032
Density792 per sq mi (306 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Muskego at a glance

StateWisconsin (WI)
CountyWaukesha County
TypeCity
Population25,032 (2020)
Land area31.60 sq mi (81.8 km²)
Water area4.37 sq mi (11.32 km²)
Elevation801 ft (244 m)
Coordinates42.8714° N, 88.1343° W
ZIP code53150
Official websitecityofmuskego.org
Census code (GEOID)5555275

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Muskego

What county is Muskego in?

Muskego is in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

What is the population of Muskego, WI?

25,032 people lived in Muskego at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Muskego, WI?

The ZIP code of Muskego is 53150.

What is the elevation of Muskego?

801 feet (244 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Muskego?

Wind Lake (3.2 mi), Big Bend (3.6 mi), Tichigan (5.6 mi), Franklin (6.3 mi), Hales Corners (6.5 mi).

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