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West Bend

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
15.574
State:
Wisconsin

West Bend is a city located in Washington County, Wisconsin. West Bend has a 2026 population of 32,351. It is also the county seat of Washington County. West Bend is currently growing at a rate of 0.31% annually and its population has increased by 1.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 31,745 in 2020.

The median household income in West Bend is $74,076 with a poverty rate of 8.23%. The median age in West Bend is 41 years: 39.8 years for males, and 42 years for females. For every 100 females there are 93.3 males.

32.4K
Total Population
2,077
Density (mi²)
101 0.31%
Growth

West Bend Population

West Bend Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202632,3511010.31%
202532,2501010.31%
202432,149-77-0.24%
202332,22640.01%
202232,2223741.17%
202131,8481030.32%
202031,745-10%
201931,622470.15%
201831,575270.09%
201731,548-91-0.29%
201631,639-49-0.15%
201531,688-37-0.12%
201431,7251470.47%
201331,578-7-0.02%
201231,5851500.48%
201131,4352290.73%
201031,2061280.41%
200028,1524,23617.71%
199023,9162,43211.32%
198021,4844,92929.77%
197016,5556,58666.06%
19609,9693,12045.55%
19506,8491,39725.62%
19405,45269214.54%
19304,7601,38240.91%
19203,3782,078159.85%
19001,30000%

Median Age

Overall: 41 years
Female: 42 years
Male: 39.8 years

West Bend Adults

There are 25,118 adults, (6,195 of whom are seniors) in West Bend.

Sex Ratio

Female: 16,570 (51.7%)
Male: 15,460 (48.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Bend includes 89.33% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White28,61389.33%
Two or more races2,0276.33%
Black or African American6221.94%
Other race3791.18%
Asian2890.9%
Native American1000.31%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races7372.3%
White3711.16%
Other race3191%
Native American570.18%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White28,24288.17%
Two or more races1,2904.03%
Black or African American6221.94%
Asian2890.9%
Other race600.19%
Native American430.13%

West Bend Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Bend 's average per capita income is $54,069. Household income levels show a median of $74,076. The poverty rate stands at 8.23%.

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$111,115-
Families$98,185$112,308
Households$74,076$90,080
Non Families$47,303$55,407

$54,069

Average Income

$74,076

Median Household Income

8.23%

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)