Brookfield is a town in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 6,390 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Goerke's Corners is located in the town.HistoryIn 1954, the city of Brookfield, Wisconsin was formed from the town of Brookfield. On March 26, 2012, the town of Brookfield filed a petition to incorporate to become a village.GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 5.5 square miles (14.3 km²), all of it land.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 6,390 people, 2,762 households, and 1,762 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,160.3 people per square mile (447.8/km²). There were 2,863 housing units at an average density of 519.8 per square mile (200.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 94.63% White, 0.83% Black or African American, 0.03% Native American, 3.19% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.42% from other races, and 0.88% from two or more races. 1.25% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
