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West Allis

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
11.381
State:
Wisconsin

West Allis is a city located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. West Allis has a 2026 population of 59,546. West Allis is currently declining at a rate of -0.2% annually and its population has decreased by -1.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 60,259 in 2020.

The median household income in West Allis is $67,611 with a poverty rate of 11.5%. The median age in West Allis is 39.7 years: 39.2 years for males, and 40.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 99.9 males.

59.5K
Total Population
5,232
Density (mi²)
-119 -0.2%
Growth

West Allis Population

West Allis Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202659,546-119-0.2%
202559,665-119-0.2%
202459,7844420.74%
202359,3421920.32%
202259,150-374-0.63%
202159,524-735-1.22%
202060,259-78-0.13%
201959,9595040.85%
201859,455-420-0.7%
201759,875-458-0.76%
201660,333-374-0.62%
201560,707-108-0.18%
201460,815190.03%
201360,7961090.18%
201260,6872060.34%
201160,481770.13%
201060,404-7-0.01%
200061,254-1,967-3.11%
199063,221-761-1.19%
198063,982-7,667-10.7%
197071,6493,4925.12%
196068,15725,19858.66%
195042,9596,59518.14%
194036,3641,6934.88%
193034,67120,926152.24%
192013,7457,100106.85%
19106,64500%

Median Age

Overall: 39.7 years
Female: 40.3 years
Male: 39.2 years

West Allis Adults

There are 48,091 adults, (10,331 of whom are seniors) in West Allis.

Sex Ratio

Female: 29,827 (50%)
Male: 29,785 (50%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Allis includes 72.92% White, 5.7% Black or African American, 4.74% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White43,46772.92%
Two or more races7,66112.85%
Black or African American3,3955.7%
Other race2,8244.74%
Asian1,6152.71%
Native American6261.05%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander240.04%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races4,8738.17%
Other race2,6124.38%
White1,8523.11%
Native American4420.74%
Black or African American4170.7%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White41,61569.81%
Black or African American2,9785%
Two or more races2,7884.68%
Asian1,6152.71%
Other race2120.36%
Native American1840.31%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander240.04%

West Allis Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Allis ' average per capita income is $50,146. Household income levels show a median of $67,611. The poverty rate stands at 11.5%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$107,377$114,913
Families$88,444$98,987
Households$67,611$83,065
Non Families$48,768$63,830

$50,146

Average Income

$67,611

Median Household Income

11.5%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)