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Lakefront brewery city with festivals, stadiums, and riverfront warehouses.
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Pop. ~580k250 km² (97 sq miCST/CDT (UTC−6/−5)MKEGreat Lakes brewing and manufacturing…
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| Population | approximately 580 thousand (2020 census, city) (2020, census) |
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| Area | approximately 250 km² (97 sq mi) (city limits) |
| Elevation | approximately 180 m |
| Founded / established | Great Lakes brewing and manufacturing hub |
| Time zone | CST/CDT (UTC−6/−5) |
| Nearest airport | Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) |
| Languages | English, Spanish widely spoken |
| Nicknames | Brew City |
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Last updated: March 2026