Editing Greenfield, Wisconsin

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|population_est           = 37,071
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'''Greenfield''' is a city in [[Milwaukee County, Wisconsin]], United States. The population was 37,803 as of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]]. Greenfield is one of many [[bedroom community|bedroom communities]] in the [[Milwaukee metropolitan area]].

==History==
On March 8, 1839, the Town of Kinnikennick was created by the [[Wisconsin Territory|territorial legislature]], encompassing the western part of [[Lake, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin|the Town of Lake]]); and on December 20, 1839, the south portion of the Town of Kinnikennick was split off to form the town of [[Franklin, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin|Franklin]]. As of the 1840 [[United States Census|census]], the population of the Town of Kinnikennick or Kinnikinnick was 404.<ref>Watrous, Jerome Anthony. ''[http://content.wisconsinhistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/wch/id/63025 Memoirs of Milwaukee County: From the Earliest Historical Times Down to the Present, Volume 1]''. Chicago: Western Historical Association, 1909, pp. 68-69.</ref>

On February 19, 1841, the name of the town was changed to Greenfield, taking its name from the name of the Post Office in the Town of Kinnickinnic. Greenfield was the final municipality in Milwaukee County to incorporate, and was the final municipality to leave the Town form of government in 1957.<ref>Greenfield Wisconsin Historical Society. "[http://greenfieldhistoricalsocietywi.org/ About Us]''</ref>{{failed verification|date=May 2016}} This was done to prevent total annexation by the City of [[Milwaukee, Wisconsin|Milwaukee]]. Before 1957, Milwaukee slowly nibbled away at Greenfield's land.<ref>{{Dead link|date=August 2010}} {{cite web |url=http://www.greenfieldlibrary.org/greenfield_history.htm |title=Greenfield History |access-date=2006-10-27 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061016203259/http://www.greenfieldlibrary.org/greenfield_history.htm |archive-date=2006-10-16 }}</ref>

==Geography==
Greenfield is located at {{Coord|42|57|47|N|87|59|45|W|type:city}} (42.963034, −87.995943).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> The [[Root River (Wisconsin)|Root River]] flows through the western part of the city.<ref>{{Cite map |author=((OpenStreetMap contributors)) |date=November 22, 2023 |title=Greenfield |url=https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/251409#map=13/42.9592/-88.0089 |website=[[OpenStreetMap]] |access-date=November 22, 2023}}</ref>

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|11.52|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|11.51|sqmi|sqkm acre ha|2}} is land and {{convert|0.01|sqmi|sqkm acre ha|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2012-11-18 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=2012-01-25 }}</ref>

===Climate===
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| -11| -5| 97
| -10| -2| 101
| -6| 6| 68
| 3| 18| 165
| 7| 22| 111
| 15| 24| 138
| 18| 29| 100
| 18| 29| 95
| 14| 24| 67
| 7| 16| 92
| 0| 9| 64
| -8| -2| 78
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==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1960= 17636
|1970= 24424
|1980= 31353
|1990= 33403
|2000= 35476
|2010= 36720
|2020= 37803
|estyear= 2022
|estimate= 37071
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref><br />2010–2020<ref name="QuickFacts" />
}}

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-11-18}}</ref> of 2010, there were 36,720 people, 16,860 households, and 9,285 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|3190.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 17,790 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1545.6|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 88.6% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 2.3% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.7% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 3.9% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 2.2% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 2.3% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 8.4% of the population.

There were 16,860 households, of which 22.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.9% were non-families. 37.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.83.

The median age in the city was 44.4 years. 17.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.2% were from 25 to 44; 28.7% were from 45 to 64; and 20.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 35,476 people, 15,697 households, and 9,167 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was 3,072.5 people per square mile (1,185.9/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 16,203 housing units at an average density of 1,403.3 per square mile (541.6/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the city was 93.72% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.98% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.44% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 2.26% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.02% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.31% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.28% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 3.88% of the population.

There were 15,697 households, out of which 22.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.6% were non-families. 34.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 18.9% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $44,230, and the median income for a family was $56,272. Males had a median income of $40,056 versus $30,212 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $23,755. About 3.4% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 6.9% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.

==Transportation==
Greenfield is served by [[Milwaukee County Transit System|MCTS]] Routes 28, 35, 55, 60, and 92.

Since 2022, the [[Powerline Trail]] runs through the city.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Dohr |first=Bob |date=2022-10-17 |title=The new Powerline Trail in Greenfield is now open for runners, walkers, bicyclists and others |work=[[Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]] |url=https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/southwest/news/greenfield/2022/10/17/powerline-trail-paved-recreational-path-greenfield-open/10486478002/ |access-date=2023-08-13}}</ref>

[[Interstate 41]] and [[Interstate 43]] serve Greenfield.

The Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light interurban served Greenfield at Greenwood Junction.

==Notable people==
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* [[George G. Brew]], politician
* [[Jon Dekker]], professional [[American football|football]] player
* [[Tyler Herro]], professional Basketball player
* [[Dan Jansen]], Olympic speed skater
* [[William Wallace Johnson]], minister and politician
* [[Alan Kulwicki]], [[NASCAR]] driver and [[1992 NASCAR Winston Cup Series|1992 NASCAR Winston Cup Series Champion]]
* [[Craig Kusick]], professional baseball player
* [[Edmund T. Melms]], politician
* [[Dan Nimmer]], pianist for [[Wynton Marsalis]]
* [[Thomas O'Neill (Wisconsin politician)|Thomas O'Neill]], politician
* [[Marjorie Peters]], [[All-American Girls Professional Baseball League]] player born in Greenfield
* [[Brandin Podziemski]], professional basketball player with the [[Golden State Warriors]]
* [[Robert Schmidt (Wisconsin)|Robert Schmidt]], politician
* [[Jeana Tomasino]], [[Playmate of the Month]] in November 1980, actress, "Eliminator Girl" for [[ZZ Top]] music videos in the 1980s
* [[Matt Turk]], professional [[American football|football]] player and three-time [[Pro Bowl]] selection
* [[Bob Wieland]], [[combat medic]] in [[Vietnam]], [[amputee]] and [[marathon]]er; [[Greenfield High School (Wisconsin)|Greenfield High School]] baseball field was dedicated to him
* [[Billy Mitchell]] (1879–1936), distinguished U.S. Army general, who played a major role in the creation of the United States Air Force
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==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.ci.greenfield.wi.us City of Greenfield]

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