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Youngest Cities in Wisconsin

Top 100 cities ranked by youngest cities

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All Countries  ·  United States  ·  Wisconsin

Youngest Cities — Wisconsin

1 Whitewater 21.7
2 Platteville 23.1
3 Menomonie 25.3
4 River Falls 27.9
5 Stevens Point 28.7
6 La Crosse 30.3
7 Madison 31.8
8 Milwaukee 32.2
9 Eau Claire 33.0
10 Beloit 33.6
11 Oshkosh 34.2
12 Fitchburg 34.7
13 Somers 35.0
14 New London 35.1
15 Racine 35.6
16 Green Bay 35.7
17 Little Chute 36.0
18 Hobart 36.0
19 De Pere 36.2
20 Rice Lake 36.3
21 Plover 36.4
22 Altoona 36.4
23 Sturtevant 36.5
24 Sparta 36.6
25 Evansville 36.6
26 Kenosha 36.8
27 Sheboygan 36.8
28 Neenah 36.8
29 Portage 36.8
30 Appleton 36.9
31 Sun Prairie 36.9
32 Mount Horeb 36.9
33 Fond du Lac 37.2
34 Milton 37.3
35 Menasha 37.6
36 Hudson 37.6
37 New Richmond 37.6
38 North Fond du Lac 37.8
39 Burlington 37.9
40 Elkhorn 37.9
41 Rothschild 37.9
42 Shorewood 38.0
43 Hales Corners 38.0
44 Wisconsin Rapids 38.3
45 Verona 38.3
46 Shawano 38.3
47 Wausau 38.4
48 Edgerton 38.4
49 Kaukauna 38.5
50 Waupun 38.5
51 Fox Crossing 38.6
52 Hartford 38.6
53 Chippewa Falls 38.6
54 Delavan 38.6
55 Wauwatosa 38.7
56 Holmen 38.7
57 DeForest 38.8
58 Oak Creek 38.9
59 Middleton 38.9
60 Sussex 38.9
61 Rhinelander 38.9
62 West Allis 39.0
63 Mukwonago 39.0
64 Greenville 39.4
65 Columbus 39.4
66 Oregon 39.5
67 Slinger 39.5
68 Port Washington 39.6
69 Kronenwetter 39.6
70 West Bend 39.9
71 Waunakee 39.9
72 Janesville 40.0
73 Reedsburg 40.0
74 Cottage Grove 40.0
75 Brown Deer 40.1
76 Baraboo 40.2
77 Ashland 40.2
78 Lake Mills 40.2
79 Onalaska 40.3
80 Whitefish Bay 40.3
81 Watertown 40.4
82 Weston 40.5
83 Suamico 40.5
84 Windsor 40.5
85 West Salem 40.5
86 Beaver Dam 40.6
87 Marinette 40.6
88 Mayville 40.8
89 South Milwaukee 40.9
90 Bellevue 40.9
91 Harrison 40.9
92 McFarland 40.9
93 Kimberly 41.0
94 Greendale 41.1
95 Allouez 41.2
96 Tomah 41.2
97 Stoughton 41.3
98 Monroe 41.3
99 Fort Atkinson 41.5
100 Hartland 41.5

The youngest cities in Wisconsin by median age tend to be dynamic communities with growing populations and active lifestyles. Whitewater has a median age of 21.7 years.

Young median ages often reflect the presence of universities, military bases, or rapidly growing job markets that attract young workers and families. These cities typically have higher birth rates and more demand for schools and family-oriented services.

Cities with younger populations often feature vibrant nightlife, dining scenes, and cultural activities catered to younger demographics, along with strong demand for rental housing and entry-level employment opportunities.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of Whitewater's population is under 21.7 years old.
  • 2. College towns and military base communities typically have the youngest median ages due to their large populations of 18-24 year olds.
  • 3. Cities with young populations often see faster economic growth and more entrepreneurial activity.

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