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Waterford, Wisconsin

Village · Population 5,885 · #142 in Wisconsin
Waterford, Wisconsin

Waterford is a village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 5,542 at the 2020 census..

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About Waterford

Set in the southeastern part of Wisconsin, Waterford is a close-knit town counting 5,885 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Waterford is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 2.55 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,308 residents per square mile.

What Makes Waterford Unique

  • One of 8 places in the US named Waterford — but the Wisconsin one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in southeastern Wisconsin, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Wisconsin — one of 808 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,885.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Waterford

  • Chopsticks — chinese
  • Crossover Restaurant
  • Java Jo'z Coffee Shop — coffee shop (café)
  • Bruno's
  • Cotton Exchange
  • Doc's on the Fox — bar and grill
  • El Mezcal — mexican
  • Pop's Pizzeria — pizza
  • The Cotton Exchange

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Waterford

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Waterford

  • Evergreen Elementary
  • Fox River Middle
  • Trailside Elementary
  • Washington Elementary
  • Waterford High
  • Woodfield Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeVillage
Population (2024)5,885
Rank in state#142 of 607
Land area2.55 sq mi
Density2,308/sq mi
Coordinates42.7660, -88.2168

🗺️ Map of Waterford