The Metropolitan population of Milwaukee was 1,575,179 in the Census Bureau's 2019 estimate, making it the 39th largest in the United States.[citation needed] Metro Milwaukee draws commuters from outlying areas such as Madison, Chicago and the Fox Cities.[9] Updated definitions released in February 2013 added Dodge, Jefferson and Walworth Counties to the Milwaukee CSA.The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) is a state-chartered government agency which serves 28 municipalities in the five counties.However, full consolidation has faced unsubstantiated criticism as a means of diluting minority voting power.