[6] Initially part of the Town of Weston, the village was founded on March 11, 1996, as a way to secure its borders from neighboring communities.

[7] Two-thirds of the original town were split off to form the new village of the same name.

There were 6,364 housing units at an average density of 295.3 per square mile (114.0/km2).

25.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

As of the census of 2000, there were 12,079 people, 4,572 households, and 3,214 families living in the village.

22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The Central Wisconsin Airport (KCWA) serves Weston, the county and surrounding communities with both scheduled commercial jet service and general aviation services.