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West Allis

Wisconsin · 60,325 residents · 11.381 sq mi
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West Allis has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,634. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $148,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
60,325
−2%since 2000
from 61,254 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,301 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 5,382 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+2%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
59K60K61K62K64K1990201020202024West Allis
202460K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,634
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,394 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,012
+44%since 2000
from $20,914 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,400
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$851
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $571 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.1% in 2000
46.5% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+9%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(41,549)
Black5.9%(3,540)
Hispanic / Latino16.9%(10,211)
Asian2.5%(1,515)
Other4.8%(2,916)
Diversity Score60%(36,224)
Diversity Score
60
+305%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+84%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 69.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.2%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Allis, Wisconsin?

West Allis, Wisconsin has about 60,325 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Allis, Wisconsin earns about $53,634 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 $148,400, and the typical rent is about $851 a month.

How educated are people in West Allis, Wisconsin?

About 24.5% 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 11.2% 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 2,896 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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