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West Milwaukee

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.119
State:
Wisconsin

West Milwaukee is a village located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. West Milwaukee has a 2025 population of 3,968 . West Milwaukee is currently declining at a rate of -0.73% annually and its population has decreased by -3.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,110 in 2020.

The average household income in West Milwaukee is $58,153 with a poverty rate of 15.96%. The median age in West Milwaukee is 36.4 years: 33.7 years for males, and 37.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 106.9 males.

4K
Total Population
3,547
Density (mi²)
-29 -0.73%
Growth

West Milwaukee Population

West Milwaukee Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of West Milwaukee includes 55.81% White, 16.31% Black or African American, 12.57% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (55.81%)

Black or African American (16.31%)

Two or more races (13.51%)

Other race (12.57%)

Native American (1.65%)

Asian (0.15%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White2,26855.81%
Black or African American66316.31%
Two or more races54913.51%
Other race51112.57%
Native American671.65%
Asian60.15%

West Milwaukee Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Milwaukee's average per capita income is $42,083. Household income levels show a median of $48,976. The poverty rate stands at 15.96%.

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$78,915-
Families$78,396$81,135
Households$48,976$58,153
Non Families$42,169$41,634

$42,083

Average Income

$48,976

Median Household Income

15.96%

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)