Most Dense in Wisconsin

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Most Dense — Wisconsin

1 Shorewood 8,605/mi²

2 Whitefish Bay 6,958/mi²

3 Milwaukee 5,924/mi²

4 West Allis 5,236/mi²

5 Racine 4,987/mi²

6 South Milwaukee 4,254/mi²

7 Cudahy 3,766/mi²

8 St. Francis 3,640/mi²

9 Wauwatosa 3,607/mi²

10 Kenosha 3,411/mi²

11 Madison 3,295/mi²

12 Greenfield 3,240/mi²

13 Kimberly 3,231/mi²

14 Sheboygan 3,077/mi²

15 Allouez 3,068/mi²

16 Menasha 3,002/mi²

17 Appleton 2,945/mi²

18 Brown Deer 2,867/mi²

19 Neenah 2,858/mi²

20 Sun Prairie 2,785/mi²

21 Monona 2,639/mi²

22 Greendale 2,631/mi²

23 North Fond du Lac 2,523/mi²

24 Cedarburg 2,503/mi²

25 Oregon 2,496/mi²

26 Waupun 2,408/mi²

27 Oshkosh 2,405/mi²

28 Hales Corners 2,391/mi²

29 La Crosse 2,386/mi²

30 Mount Horeb 2,375/mi²

31 Middleton 2,365/mi²

32 Fox Point 2,359/mi²

33 Green Bay 2,344/mi²

34 Fond du Lac 2,312/mi²

35 Grafton 2,303/mi²

36 Glendale 2,280/mi²

37 Beaver Dam 2,241/mi²

38 Waterford 2,207/mi²

39 River Falls 2,200/mi²

40 Hudson 2,197/mi²

41 Fort Atkinson 2,135/mi²

42 De Pere 2,121/mi²

43 Stoughton 2,121/mi²

44 Port Washington 2,112/mi²

45 Beloit 2,104/mi²

46 Kaukauna 2,094/mi²

47 Wausau 2,075/mi²

48 West Bend 2,037/mi²

49 Jackson 2,037/mi²

50 Eau Claire 2,018/mi²

51 Waunakee 2,017/mi²

52 Elm Grove 1,972/mi²

53 Manitowoc 1,925/mi²

54 McFarland 1,903/mi²

55 Janesville 1,900/mi²

56 Watertown 1,895/mi²

57 Two Rivers 1,852/mi²

58 Little Chute 1,850/mi²

59 Platteville 1,848/mi²

60 Monroe 1,835/mi²

61 Onalaska 1,782/mi²

62 Hartland 1,779/mi²

63 Whitewater 1,777/mi²

64 Hartford 1,755/mi²

65 Verona 1,751/mi²

66 Altoona 1,696/mi²

67 Cottage Grove 1,686/mi²

68 Plymouth 1,663/mi²

69 Sturtevant 1,655/mi²

70 Baraboo 1,654/mi²

71 Reedsburg 1,649/mi²

72 Mayville 1,590/mi²

73 Evansville 1,585/mi²

74 West Salem 1,573/mi²

75 Marinette 1,571/mi²

76 Oconomowoc 1,555/mi²

77 Ripon 1,545/mi²

78 Lake Mills 1,529/mi²

79 Brookfield 1,521/mi²

80 Fox Crossing 1,500/mi²

81 Sheboygan Falls 1,492/mi²

82 Stevens Point 1,474/mi²

83 Holmen 1,443/mi²

84 Burlington 1,428/mi²

85 Edgerton 1,424/mi²

86 Sussex 1,396/mi²

87 Shawano 1,379/mi²

88 Ashwaubenon 1,368/mi²

89 Marshfield 1,356/mi²

90 Wisconsin Rapids 1,349/mi²

91 New London 1,345/mi²

92 Jefferson 1,325/mi²

93 Plover 1,289/mi²

94 Chippewa Falls 1,288/mi²

95 Oak Creek 1,282/mi²

96 Elkhorn 1,257/mi²

97 Antigo 1,247/mi²

98 Sparta 1,240/mi²

99 Dodgeville 1,235/mi²

100 Merrill 1,232/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Wisconsin pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Shorewood leads with 8,605 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. Shorewood has 8,605 people per square mile — that's roughly 13 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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