Population 60,303 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in West Allis
Household size in West Allis
| Period | West Allis | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.17 | 2.51 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.20 | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.20 | 2.51 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.13 | 2.45 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.06 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in West Allis are small: just 2.13 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.17, as it has nationally. Of the 200 Wisconsin cities with 5,000+ people, only ten have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in West Allis
| Period | West Allis | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.5 | 37.8 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.1 | 38.7 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.7 | 39.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.6 | 39.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.1 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in West Allis are younger than 40.6 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 39.5 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the south.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in West Allis
| Period | West Allis | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 13.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.0% | 12.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.7% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in West Allis (12.7%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. The picture is much the same across the Milwaukee area. Of the 200 Wisconsin cities with 5,000+ people, only 11 have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in West Allis
Renters in West Allis
| Period | West Allis | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.3% | 37.2% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.0% | 39.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.9% | 39.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 44.7% | 39.6% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than four in ten households in West Allis rent their homes (44.7%), above the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 33.7% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 2.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 200 Wisconsin cities with 5,000+ people, only nine have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in West Allis
| Period | West Allis | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 8.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 7.8% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in West Allis: 7.7% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Milwaukee area. Compared with other Wisconsin cities, though, West Allis has a higher vacancy rate than most.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in West Allis
| Period | West Allis | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1952 | 1964 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1953 | 1965 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1953 | 1966 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1956 | 1968 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in West Allis is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1956, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1952 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the east has the oldest housing. Only four of the 200 Wisconsin cities with 5,000+ people have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in West Allis
| Period | West Allis | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $708 | $849 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $771 | $928 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $852 | $1,022 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,004 | $1,290 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$297 | +$441 | +$380 | +$606 |
A typical rental in West Allis costs $1,004 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $297 a month from 2006–10, a 42% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.1% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the south and lowest in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in West Allis
Bachelor's degrees in West Allis
| Period | West Allis | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.0% | 31.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.6% | 32.9% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.5% | 35.4% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.7% | 39.2% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.7 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
About three in ten adults 25 and older in West Allis (29.7%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.7 points, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in West Allis
| Period | West Allis | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.9% | 88.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.9% | 89.5% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.7% | 91.0% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.3% | 92.2% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in West Allis is a bit above the national rate: 92.3% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Milwaukee area. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.3 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in West Allis
| Period | West Allis | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 8.7% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in West Allis runs below the national rate: 4.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 3.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
West Allis compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Allis | 2.13 | 40.6 | 12.7% | 44.7% | 7.7% | 1956 | $1,004 | 29.7% | 92.3% | 4.0% |
| West Milwaukee | 2.15 | 32.8 | 19.1% | 66.2% | 7.5% | 1949 | $962 | 19.4% | 91.7% | 1.9% |
| Greenfield | 2.18 | 42.5 | 8.1% | 45.5% | 4.6% | 1974 | $1,213 | 33.8% | 94.2% | 2.4% |
| Wauwatosa | 2.21 | 39.5 | 7.9% | 39.3% | 5.7% | 1957 | $1,451 | 63.7% | 98.2% | 2.2% |
| Elm Grove | 2.76 | 47.4 | 6.3% | 11.6% | 10.5% | 1964 | $1,768 | 74.2% | 99.1% | 0.7% |
| Milwaukee area | 2.45 | 39.8 | 12.2% | 39.6% | 7.2% | 1968 | $1,290 | 39.2% | 92.2% | 4.0% |
| New Berlin | 2.43 | 45.9 | 6.4% | 23.5% | 4.7% | 1979 | $1,468 | 47.9% | 97.6% | 2.1% |
| Hales Corners | 2.42 | 42.5 | 9.4% | 40.1% | 5.8% | 1964 | $1,333 | 43.8% | 95.6% | 2.3% |
| Greendale | 2.37 | 41.7 | 12.6% | 33.2% | 4.1% | 1966 | $1,295 | 46.0% | 96.6% | 2.2% |
| Brookfield | 2.50 | 45.9 | 5.0% | 21.4% | 4.4% | 1975 | $1,947 | 62.7% | 98.0% | 2.7% |
| Butler | 2.49 | 45.3 | 5.3% | 48.2% | 7.3% | 1962 | $1,071 | 24.7% | 93.7% | 3.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up West Allis. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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