Milwaukee County is the governmental authority for Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, providing administrative oversight for a regional economy ranked the 39th largest in the United States. Established in 1835, the county serves more than 900,000 residents across 19 communities, including the city of Milwaukee, which has a population of approximately 595,000. It operates across Southeastern Wisconsin and its website is https://milwaukee.gov/.
The county's operations span public safety, including emergency management communications, alongside public works infrastructure, parks and recreational facilities, and county-operated airport services. It also administers child support enforcement, combined court operations, and human services through the Department of Human Services, and manages retirement services and employee benefits for the county workforce through the Department of Human Resources.
Roles within the county cover a range of fields, including trades, healthcare, human services, and administrative functions. The county states a commitment to transparent and accountable governance and to enhancing quality of life for residents, and offers competitive compensation and benefits packages. County Executive David Crowley, sworn in during May 2020, is the youngest county executive in Milwaukee County history and the first Black leader elected to the role.
