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West Allis

Wisconsin · 60,119 residents (2025 est.) · 11.381 sq mi
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West Allis has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,611. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $203,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
59,612
−3%since 2000
from 61,254 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,238 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 5,382 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.7
+5%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:60,119 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
59K60K61K62K64K1990201020202024West Allis
202460K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,611
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,394 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,741
+90%since 2000
from $20,914 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.7%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
+11%since 2010
from 0.380 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$203,800
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,007
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $571 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.1% in 2000
44.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+19%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(56,432)
Black1.3%(778)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(2,155)
Asian1.3%(801)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.8%(9,084)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.8%(41,615)
Black5%(2,978)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(10,196)
Asian2.7%(1,615)
Other5.4%(3,208)
Diversity Score59.7%(35,564)
Diversity Score
60
+302%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.6%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+80%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.3%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2012
from 12.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
−81.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.9%
+16.6 ptssince 2017
from 73.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2016
from 88.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2016
from 7.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Allis, Wisconsin?

West Allis, Wisconsin has about 59,612 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Allis, Wisconsin?

The typical household in West Allis, Wisconsin earns about $67,611 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Allis, Wisconsin expensive?

In West Allis, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $203,800, and the typical rent is about $1,007 a month.

How educated are people in West Allis, Wisconsin?

About 29.6% of adults age 25 and over in West Allis, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Allis, Wisconsin?

About 11.5% of people in West Allis, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Allis, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, West Allis, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,609 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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