Wisconsin

Juneau

26,718
2020 population
1860
first census record
17
census records

About Juneau

Juneau, Wisconsin, first appears in the United States federal census in 1860, when it recorded a population of 8,770. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 26,718.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Winnebago War (1827), and 9 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202026,718
201026,664
200024,316
199021,650
198021,039
197018,455
196017,490
195018,930
194018,708
193017,264
192019,209
191019,569
190020,629
189017,121
188015,582
187012,372
18608,770
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Juneau

Military engagements that took place in Juneau, Wisconsin.

Winnebago War (1827)
1827

Historic places in Juneau

National Register of Historic Places listings in Juneau, Wisconsin.

Lemonweir Glyphs
Kildare
Gee's Slough Mound Group
New Lisbon
Juneau County Courthouse
Mauston
Cranberry Creek Archeological District
Necedah National Wildlife Refuge
Boorman, Benjamin, House
Mauston
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Conflict & War
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The Civil War
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The Soldiers
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Native Heritage
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Settlement
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Museum objects tied to the area, and the laws on searching, collecting and access here.
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Frequently asked about Juneau

When does Juneau first appear in the US census?
Juneau, Wisconsin first appears in the federal census in 1860, with a recorded population of 8,770.
What is the population of Juneau?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Juneau had a recorded population of 26,718.
Were any battles fought in Juneau?
1 documented military engagement took place in Juneau, including Winnebago War (1827).
How many historic places are in Juneau?
9 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Juneau, Wisconsin.
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