West Milwaukee is a village located in Milwaukee County Wisconsin. West Milwaukee has a 2024 population of 3,959. West Milwaukee is currently declining at a rate of -0.95% annually and its population has decreased by -3.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,109 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.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Milwaukee was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,268 | 55.81% |
| Black or African American | 663 | 16.31% |
| Two or more races | 549 | 13.51% |
| Other race | 511 | 12.57% |
| Native American | 67 | 1.65% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,990 | 2.03 | 32.7 | 67.3 |
| Non Family | 1,254 | 1.24 | 23.2 | 76.8 |
| Married | 392 | 3.67 | 72.4 | 27.6 |
| Female | 223 | 2.96 | 17.5 | 82.5 |
| Male | 121 | 3.25 | 30.6 | 69.4 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.03
Average Household Size
32.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 185 | 6.21% |
| Associates Degree | 194 | 6.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 414 | 13.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 138 | 4.63% |
| High School Graduate | 1,169 | 39.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 110 | 3.69% |
| Some College | 768 | 25.79% |
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 | 1,671 | 1,636 | 457 |
| Hispanic | 678 | 542 | 0 |
| Black | 484 | 373 | 17 |
| 2+ Races | 346 | 321 | 25 |
| Other Race | 198 | 180 | 0 |
| Native American | 67 | 66 | 52 |
| Asian | 2 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 98.51%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 77.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,239 | $47,875 | $65,227 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $90,096 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,510 | $0 | $26,979 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,135 | $51,442 | $13,571 |
| Overall | $42,083 | $49,011 | $29,483 |
| Some College | $45,714 | $49,293 | $0 |
$42,083
Average Earnings
$49,011
Average Male
$29,483
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
71.27% of West Milwaukee residents speak only English, while 28.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 26.19% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,913 | 187 | 9.78% |
| Hispanic | 1,297 | 171 | 13.18% |
| Multiple | 549 | 167 | 30.42% |
| Black | 662 | 135 | 20.39% |
| Native | 67 | 52 | 77.61% |
| Other | 511 | 28 | 5.48% |
15.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.24%
Male Poverty Rate
17.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Milwaukee is Native, with 77.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Milwaukee is Other, with 5.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58.98% |
| High School | 17.47% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 16.85% |
| Some College | 7.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 15.45% |
| Male Employed | 2.29% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,396 | $81,135 |
| Households | $48,976 | $58,153 |
| Married Families | $78,915 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,169 | $41,634 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.2%
Male Marriage Rate
25.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
220
Number of Veterans
199
Male Veterans
21
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 76 |
| Vietnam | 45 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 97 |
| 35 to 54 | 89 |
| 18 to 34 | 32 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 109 | 5.54% |
| Black | 100 | 19.88% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 2.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
58.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67%
Labor Force Participation
64.5%
Employment Rate
3.8%
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
66.49%
Born in West Milwaukee
88.31%
Native Born
11.69%
Foreign Born
7.09%
Non Citizen
4.6%
Naturalized
88.31% of West Milwaukee residents were born in the United States, with 66.49% having been born in Wisconsin. 7.09% 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 | 3,772 | -38 | -1% |
| 2028 | 3,810 | -37 | -0.96% |
| 2027 | 3,847 | -37 | -0.95% |
| 2026 | 3,884 | -38 | -0.97% |
| 2025 | 3,922 | -37 | -0.93% |
| 2024 | 3,959 | -38 | -0.95% |
| 2023 | 3,997 | -18 | -0.45% |
| 2022 | 4,015 | -46 | -1.13% |
| 2021 | 4,061 | -48 | -1.17% |
| 2020 | 4,109 | 7 | 0.17% |
| 2019 | 4,102 | -18 | -0.44% |
| 2018 | 4,120 | -28 | -0.68% |
| 2017 | 4,148 | -34 | -0.81% |
| 2016 | 4,182 | -26 | -0.62% |
| 2015 | 4,208 | -10 | -0.24% |
| 2014 | 4,218 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2013 | 4,216 | 6 | 0.14% |
| 2012 | 4,210 | 7 | 0.17% |
| 2011 | 4,203 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2010 | 4,201 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,201 | 228 | 5.74% |
| 1990 | 3,973 | 438 | 12.39% |
| 1980 | 3,535 | -870 | -19.75% |
| 1970 | 4,405 | -638 | -12.65% |
| 1960 | 5,043 | -386 | -7.11% |
| 1950 | 5,429 | 419 | 8.36% |
| 1940 | 5,010 | 842 | 20.2% |
| 1930 | 4,168 | 396 | 10.5% |