About Juneau County
Juneau County, Wisconsin was established in 1857 when the State of Wisconsin passed legislation separating lands west of the Wisconsin River from what was then Adams County. After a contest with neighboring New Lisbon, the county seat was established in Maugh’s Town, which is known today as Mauston. The county was named after Solomon Juneau, a Milwaukee legislator who influenced the legislation establishing Juneau County. The county board of early Juneau County convened only once a year to conduct the business of the slow moving, remote county.
Today, Juneau County retains the charm of the early days, while it moves forward into the future of electronic government. The Juneau County Board and its employees strive to deliver services to its citizens through the use of modern technology, while still promoting the friendly, rural atmosphere that has made Juneau County a great place to work and play!
Top Ten Employers
| Employer | Service or Product | Number of Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Health Services | Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals | 500‐999 employees |
| Walker Stainless Equipment Co. LLC | Plate work manufacturing | 250‐499 employees |
| Mile Bluff Medical Center Inc. | General medical and surgical hospitals | 250‐499 employees |
| Department of Corrections | Correctional institutions | 250‐499 employees |
| Necedah Public School | Elementary and secondary schools | 100‐249 employees |
| Dept. of Defense | National security | 100‐249 employees |
| Festival Foods | Supermarkets and other grocery stores | 100‐249 employees |
| Department of Military Affairs | National security | 100‐249 employees |
| Leer Inc. | AC, refrigeration, and forced air heating | 100‐249 employees |
| School District of New Lisbon | Elementary and secondary schools | 100‐249 employees |
Source: WI DWD, Bureau ofWorkforce Training, QCEW, OEAspecial request, Sept. 2013
Population and Demographics
| Apr 1, 2010 Census | Jan 1, 2013 Estimate | Numeric Change | Proportional Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 308,400,408 | 315,090,923 | 6,690,515 | 2.2% |
| Wisconsin | 5,686,986 | 5,717,110 | 30,124 | 0.5% |
| Juneau County | 26,664 | 26,912 | 248 | 0.9% |
| Mauston, City | 4,423 | 4,507 | 84 | 1.9% |
| New Lisbon, City | 2,554 | 2,575 | 21 | 0.8% |
| Necedah, Town | 2,327 | 2,357 | 30 | 1.3% |
| Lemonweir, Town | 1,743 | 1,755 | 12 | 0.7% |
| Germantown, Town | 1,471 | 1,551 | 80 | 5.4% |
| Elroy, City | 1,442 | 1,416 | ‐26 | ‐1.8% |
| Lyndon, Town | 1,384 | 1,394 | 10 | 0.7% |
| Necedah, Village | 916 | 924 | 8 | 0.9% |
| Lisbon, Town | 912 | 919 | 7 | 0.8% |
| Wonewoc, Village | 816 | 812 | ‐4 | ‐0.5% |
Source: Demographic Services Center, Wisconsin Department of Administration