Jefferson County

Ideally situated between the metropolitan areas of Milwaukee and Madison, Jefferson County boasts agricultural areas and a diversified manufacturing industry. Home to the national headquarters of Trek Bicycle, Jefferson County simmers with outdoor recreation opportunities. Each of the county’s communities exhibit a strong local character with thriving town centers serving residents at work and at play.

Population

2010 Population: 83,683
2019 Population Estimate: 84,701

Labor Force

Major Employees

Top private-sector employers in Jefferson County include Trek Bicycle, Nasco International, Spacesaver Corp, and Generac Power Systems, Inc.

Jefferson County Major Employers

Colleges & Universities

Madison College – Fort Atkinson Campus

Maranatha Baptist University

Large Communities

Economic Development Contact

THRIVE Economic Development for Jefferson and Dodge Counties
Victoria Pratt, Executive Director of Thrive Economic Development
920.674.8710 | Email Victoria

Sources: U.S. Census; Emsi; Wisconsin’s WORKnet; Municipality Population Estimates, Wisconsin Department of Administration, Demographic Services Center; Applied Geographic Solutions via LocateInWisconsin.