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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 2026 population of 3,940. West Milwaukee is currently declining at a rate of -0.71% annually and its population has decreased by -4.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,110 in 2020.

The median household income in West Milwaukee is $49,128 with a poverty rate of 20.39%. The median age in West Milwaukee is 36.2 years: 32.2 years for males, and 37.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 107.8 males.

3.9K
Total Population
3,522
Density (mi²)
-28 -0.71%
Growth

West Milwaukee Population

West Milwaukee Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,940-28-0.71%
20253,968-29-0.73%
20243,997-4-0.1%
20234,001-19-0.47%
20224,020-45-1.11%
20214,065-51-1.24%
20204,11080.2%
20194,102-18-0.44%
20184,120-28-0.68%
20174,148-34-0.81%
20164,182-26-0.62%
20154,208-10-0.24%
20144,21820.05%
20134,21660.14%
20124,21070.17%
20114,20320.05%
20104,201-5-0.12%
20004,2012285.74%
19903,97343812.39%
19803,535-870-19.75%
19704,405-638-12.65%
19605,043-386-7.11%
19505,4294198.36%
19405,01084220.2%
19304,16800%

Median Age

Overall: 36.2 years
Female: 37.7 years
Male: 32.2 years

West Milwaukee Adults

There are 3,052 adults, (538 of whom are seniors) in West Milwaukee.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,943 (48.1%)
Male: 2,095 (51.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Milwaukee includes 50.07% White, 17.93% Black or African American, 7.63% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,02250.07%
Two or more races89022.04%
Black or African American72417.93%
Other race3087.63%
Native American791.96%
Asian150.37%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races64616%
Other race3087.63%
White1924.75%
Native American150.37%
Black or African American80.2%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,83045.32%
Black or African American71617.73%
Two or more races2446.04%
Native American641.58%
Asian150.37%

West Milwaukee Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Milwaukee 's average per capita income is $41,719. Household income levels show a median of $49,128. The poverty rate stands at 20.39%.

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$82,246-
Families$76,042$77,654
Households$49,128$60,964
Non Families$44,291$45,734

$41,719

Average Income

$49,128

Median Household Income

20.39%

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)