New Lisbon is a city in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,748 at the 2020 census.

History
The site of New Lisbon was used as a seasonal winter encampment by Ho-Chunk people, who called it  (anglicized to Wa Du Shuda), meaning "we leave canoe here." The United States acquired the land from the Ho-Chunk nation in an 1836 treaty.

The first white settlers, Amasa Wilson and C.B. Smith, arrived in 1838 to harvest lumber in the vicinity. Wilson and Smith selected the site of New Lisbon for a log boom on the Lemonweir River and constructed a sawmill at the site in 1842-1843. In 1855, Amasa Wilson platted the village. J.A. Chase platted an addition not long afterwards.  The village was originally named Mill Haven but later changed to New Lisbon, possibly at the suggestion of county clerk Larmon Saxton, who hailed from Lisbon, Ohio. In 1857, the La Crosse and Milwaukee Railroad connected to the community. New Lisbon was incorporated by the Wisconsin Legislature in March 1870.

Geography
New Lisbon is located at  (43.877032, -90.165908).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which,  is land and  is water.

Airport 
New Lisbon is serviced by the Mauston–New Lisbon Union Airport (82C). The airport is jointly owned with Mauston.

Demographics

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, the population was 1,748. The population density was . There were 703 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 88.7% White, 4.4% Black or African American, 0.8% Asian, 0.6% Native American, 0.6% from other races, and 5.0% from two or more races. Ethnically, the population was 2.5% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

The 2020 census population of New Lisbon included 210 incarcerated people at the New Lisbon Correctional Institution.

According  to the American Community Survey estimates for 2016-2020, the median income for a household in the city was $41,283, and the median income for a family was $54,028. Male full-time workers had a median income of $38,839 versus $35,156 for female workers. The per capita income for the city was $15,668. About 16.9% of families and 20.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.6% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over. Of the population age 25 and over, 89.7% were high school graduates or higher and 11.8% had a bachelor's degree or higher.

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 2,554 people, 631 households, and 360 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 720 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 82.2% White, 14.6% African American, 1.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.3% of the population.

There were 631 households, of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.0% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.9% were non-families. 35.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 38.9 years. 15.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 38.1% were from 25 to 44; 27.3% were from 45 to 64; and 11.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 69.1% male and 30.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,436 people, 617 households, and 383 families living in the city. The population density was 538.6 people per square mile (207.7/km2). There were 690 housing units at an average density of 258.8 per square mile (99.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.42% White, 0.21% African American, 0.63% Native American, 0.56% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.28% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.39% of the population.

There were 617 households, out of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.8% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.0 males.

Government

New Lisbon has a mayor-council form of government with a city administrator. The administrator has the powers previously vested in the clerk-treasurer and oversees city operations and budgets.

Economy
In 2004, the New Lisbon Correctional Institution, a medium-security state prison, was built in the city.

Notable residents

 Marc Andreessen, creator of the first web browser, grew up in New Lisbon
 Linda Balgord, Broadway performer
 John M. Barlow, Wisconsin State Representative
 William H. Barnes, Wisconsin State Representative
 William H. H. Cash, Wisconsin State Representative
 Alvina Krause, Northwestern University drama teacher
 H. J. Mortensen, Wisconsin State Representative
 Henry F. C. Nichols, Wisconsin State Representative
 Kurtwood Smith, actor, most notably played Red Forman on That '70s Show
 Jarrod Washburn, former MLB pitcher
 Dwight A. York, Wisconsin State Representative, was born in New Lisbon

References

External links

 
 New Lisbon Chamber of Commerce website
 Sanborn fire insurance maps: 1885 1892 1902 1916

Cities in Wisconsin
Cities in Juneau County, Wisconsin