West Allis, Wisconsin
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for West Allis, Wisconsin, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | West Allis | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 59,612 | 5,914,872 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $67,611 | $77,485 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 39.7 | 40.2 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 29.6% | 33.4% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $203,800 | $266,500 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,007 | $1,087 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.5% | 10.6% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 6.0% | 5.2% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.5% | 67.8% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 21.0 | 22.2 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 10.1% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 32.4% | 46.8% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in West Allis, Wisconsin
| Statistic | West Allis | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 69.8% | 78.6% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 17.1% | 8.0% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 5.0% | 5.9% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 2.7% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 4.7% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 47.8 | 37.1 | 61.4 |
Age in West Allis, Wisconsin
| Statistic | West Allis | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 39.7 | 40.2 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 19.3% | 21.4% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 6.1% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 18.2% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 13.1% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 26.0% | 25.6% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 17.3% | 18.5% | 17.2% |
Households and families in West Allis, Wisconsin
| Statistic | West Allis | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 28,311 | 2,479,480 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 | 2.3 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 48.3% | 60.5% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 21.0% | 26.1% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 15.9% | 13.7% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 42.3% | 31.5% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 39.6% | 33.5% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in West Allis, Wisconsin
| Statistic | West Allis | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $39,741 | $43,373 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 15.6% | 13.1% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.8% | 17.5% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.8% | 19.1% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 4.1% | 9.2% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.5% | 10.6% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 29.3% | 25.1% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 16.4% | 11.1% | n/a |
Housing in West Allis, Wisconsin
| Statistic | West Allis | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 30,294 | 2,778,572 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 50.9% | 66.2% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 26.2% | 17.0% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 6.5% | 10.8% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 1,956.0 | 1,975.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 44.5% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 25.7% | 27.2% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $3,894 | $3,792 | n/a |
Education in West Allis, Wisconsin
| Statistic | West Allis | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 8.0% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 31.1% | 29.4% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 31.4% | 30.8% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.9% | 22.0% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 7.7% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in West Allis, Wisconsin
| Statistic | West Allis | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 66.1% | 65.3% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 77.8% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 2.8% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 1.3% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 25.9% | 34.4% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 2.5% | 4.8% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 10.1% | 6.4% | n/a |
Origins and language in West Allis, Wisconsin
| Statistic | West Allis | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 78.0% | 70.3% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 3.1% | 2.5% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 2.9% | 2.7% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 85.8% | 91.0% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 10.0% | 4.9% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 11.8% | 7.2% | 16.7% |