West Allis is a city located in Milwaukee County Wisconsin. West Allis has a 2024 population of 58,413. West Allis is currently declining at a rate of -0.78% annually and its population has decreased by -3.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 60,257 in 2020.
The average household income in West Allis is $76,360 with a poverty rate of 10.17%. The median age in West Allis is 38.7 years: 37.7 years for males, and 39.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Allis was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46,210 | 77.14% |
| Two or more races | 5,050 | 8.43% |
| Black or African American | 3,776 | 6.3% |
| Other race | 2,622 | 4.38% |
| Asian | 1,831 | 3.06% |
| Native American | 393 | 0.66% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.04% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 27,618 | 2.14 | 52.8 | 47.2 |
| Non Family | 13,908 | 1.23 | 38 | 62 |
| Married | 9,427 | 3.01 | 78 | 22 |
| Female | 2,900 | 3.17 | 43.7 | 56.3 |
| Male | 1,383 | 3.15 | 48.4 | 51.6 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
52.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,116 | 4.8% |
| Associates Degree | 4,686 | 10.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,567 | 19.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,969 | 6.73% |
| High School Graduate | 14,706 | 33.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,006 | 2.28% |
| Some College | 10,069 | 22.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 34,267 | 32,315 | 9,163 |
| Hispanic | 4,639 | 3,831 | 769 |
| Black | 2,509 | 2,272 | 422 |
| 2+ Races | 2,459 | 2,263 | 552 |
| Other Race | 1,744 | 1,290 | 357 |
| Asian | 1,369 | 1,270 | 691 |
| Native American | 290 | 258 | 81 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.3%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 50.47%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,919 | $66,559 | $49,097 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,768 | $63,026 | $57,998 |
| High School Graduate | $40,952 | $47,909 | $33,200 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,359 | $41,622 | $27,446 |
| Overall | $46,710 | $52,335 | $41,082 |
| Some College | $46,367 | $51,488 | $41,328 |
$46,710
Average Earnings
$52,335
Average Male
$41,082
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.57% of West Allis residents speak only English, while 12.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 42,140 | 3,922 | 9.31% |
| Hispanic | 8,697 | 927 | 10.66% |
| Black | 3,677 | 711 | 19.34% |
| Multiple | 4,962 | 438 | 8.83% |
| Other | 2,607 | 202 | 7.75% |
| Asian | 1,827 | 168 | 9.2% |
| Native | 389 | 36 | 9.25% |
| Islander | 25 | 15 | 60% |
10.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.99%
Male Poverty Rate
11.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Allis is Islander, with 60% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Allis is Other, with 7.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.22%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18% |
| High School | 12.46% |
| Some College | 8.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 35.49% |
| Male Unemployed | 34.07% |
| Female Employed | 5.39% |
| Male Employed | 2.54% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,890 | $92,422 |
| Households | $64,888 | $76,360 |
| Married Families | $97,957 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,622 | $56,375 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.9%
Male Marriage Rate
38.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3,285
Number of Veterans
3,039
Male Veterans
246
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,184 |
| Second Gulf War | 754 |
| First Gulf War | 329 |
| Korea | 142 |
| World War II | 20 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 876 |
| 65 to 74 | 787 |
| 55 to 64 | 723 |
| 75+ | 612 |
| 18 to 34 | 287 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,988 | 7.82% |
| Hispanic | 219 | 4.02% |
| Black | 151 | 4.99% |
| 2+ Races | 73 | 2.58% |
| Other Race | 53 | 2.69% |
| Native American | 15 | 4.55% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.4%
Labor Force Participation
63.8%
Employment Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
79.63%
Born in West Allis
94.8%
Native Born
5.2%
Foreign Born
2.83%
Non Citizen
2.37%
Naturalized
94.8% of West Allis residents were born in the United States, with 79.63% having been born in Wisconsin. 2.83% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 56,108 | -461 | -0.81% |
| 2028 | 56,569 | -461 | -0.81% |
| 2027 | 57,030 | -461 | -0.8% |
| 2026 | 57,491 | -461 | -0.8% |
| 2025 | 57,952 | -461 | -0.79% |
| 2024 | 58,413 | -461 | -0.78% |
| 2023 | 58,874 | -41 | -0.07% |
| 2022 | 58,915 | -588 | -0.99% |
| 2021 | 59,503 | -754 | -1.25% |
| 2020 | 60,257 | 298 | 0.5% |
| 2019 | 59,959 | 504 | 0.85% |
| 2018 | 59,455 | -420 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 59,875 | -458 | -0.76% |
| 2016 | 60,333 | -374 | -0.62% |
| 2015 | 60,707 | -108 | -0.18% |
| 2014 | 60,815 | 19 | 0.03% |
| 2013 | 60,796 | 109 | 0.18% |
| 2012 | 60,687 | 206 | 0.34% |
| 2011 | 60,481 | 77 | 0.13% |
| 2010 | 60,404 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 61,254 | -1,967 | -3.11% |
| 1990 | 63,221 | -761 | -1.19% |
| 1980 | 63,982 | -7,667 | -10.7% |
| 1970 | 71,649 | 3,492 | 5.12% |
| 1960 | 68,157 | 25,198 | 58.66% |
| 1950 | 42,959 | 6,595 | 18.14% |
| 1940 | 36,364 | 1,693 | 4.88% |
| 1930 | 34,671 | 20,926 | 152.24% |
| 1920 | 13,745 | 7,100 | 106.85% |
| 1910 | 6,645 | -49,463 | -88.16% |