West Allis, WI

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West Allis Overview

59,907
TOTAL POPULATION
29,665
MALE POPULATION
30,242
FEMALE POPULATION
98.09
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.95
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$35,769
PER CAPITA INCOME
$81,890
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$64,888
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
23.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
76.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,065
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
32,586
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

West Allis Area Codes

Race in West Allis

The most populous races in West Allis are White / Caucasian (46,210 | 77.1%), Hispanic or Latino (8,815 | 14.7%), and Two or more Races (5,050 | 8.4%).
Race in West Allis
Race# Population% Population
Asian1,8313.1%
Black / African American3,7766.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific250.0%
Hispanic or Latino8,81514.7%
Native / Alaskan3930.7%
White / Caucasian46,21077.1%
Two or more Races5,0508.4%
Some other Race2,6224.4%
Total59,907100.0%

Ancestry in West Allis

The most populous ancestries reported in West Allis are German (21,028 | 35.1%), Polish (8,414 | 14.1%), Irish (6,008 | 10.0%), Mexican (5,807 | 9.7%), and English (2,930 | 4.9%), together accounting for 73.8% of all West Allis residents.
Ancestry in West Allis
Ancestry# Population% Population
African740.1%
Alaska Native100.0%
American1,4922.5%
Apache610.1%
Arab270.1%
Argentinean70.0%
Armenian140.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac240.0%
Australian120.0%
Austrian3260.5%
Bangladeshi5160.9%
Belgian590.1%
Bhutanese3280.5%
Blackfeet500.1%
British1790.3%
Burmese1010.2%
Canadian1410.2%
Central American1450.2%
Central American Indian240.0%
Cherokee1140.2%
Cheyenne20.0%
Chilean270.1%
Chippewa1820.3%
Colombian2320.4%
Comanche540.1%
Croatian4280.7%
Cuban1210.2%
Czech5590.9%
Czechoslovakian230.0%
Danish3490.6%
Dominican1730.3%
Dutch4170.7%
Eastern European690.1%
Ecuadorian250.0%
Egyptian80.0%
English2,9304.9%
Estonian250.0%
European9831.6%
Finnish2250.4%
French1,6792.8%
French Canadian4230.7%
German21,02835.1%
German Russian10.0%
Greek3130.5%
Guamanian / Chamorro140.0%
Guatemalan650.1%
Honduran200.0%
Hungarian3360.6%
Icelander70.0%
Indian (Asian)1970.3%
Indonesian1380.2%
Iranian100.0%
Irish6,00810.0%
Iroquois810.1%
Italian2,4734.1%
Jamaican110.0%
Korean2050.3%
Latvian410.1%
Lebanese120.0%
Lithuanian1100.2%
Luxembourger740.1%
Malaysian920.2%
Menominee1090.2%
Mexican5,8079.7%
Mexican American Indian300.1%
Native Hawaiian330.1%
Nicaraguan130.0%
Nigerian70.0%
Northern European320.1%
Norwegian2,5184.2%
Pakistani1570.3%
Palestinian70.0%
Panamanian110.0%
Pennsylvania German50.0%
Polish8,41414.1%
Portuguese710.1%
Puerto Rican2,1553.6%
Romanian2310.4%
Russian2450.4%
Salvadoran360.1%
Samoan140.0%
Scandinavian2060.3%
Scotch-Irish1020.2%
Scottish3560.6%
Serbian1300.2%
Slavic970.2%
Slovak2480.4%
Slovene1690.3%
South American2910.5%
Spanish850.1%
Sri Lankan1350.2%
Subsaharan African910.2%
Swedish9801.6%
Swiss990.2%
Thai5210.9%
Turkish180.0%
Ukrainian1480.3%
Welsh970.2%
West Indian80.0%
Yugoslavian480.1%
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Immigrants in West Allis

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in West Allis came from Latin America (1,368 | 2.3%), Central America (1,231 | 2.1%), Mexico (1,186 | 2.0%), Asia (1,142 | 1.9%), and Europe (504 | 0.8%), together accounting for 9.1% of all West Allis residents.
Immigrants in West Allis
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa880.2%
Argentina70.0%
Asia1,1421.9%
Bosnia and Herzegovina210.0%
Canada150.0%
Caribbean540.1%
Central America1,2312.1%
China1790.3%
Colombia510.1%
Croatia90.0%
Dominican Republic540.1%
Eastern Africa470.1%
Eastern Asia2330.4%
Eastern Europe3300.5%
Ecuador250.0%
Europe5040.8%
France510.1%
Germany670.1%
Greece100.0%
Guatemala250.0%
Honduras200.0%
Hungary50.0%
India3670.6%
Iran340.1%
Ireland80.0%
Italy80.0%
Japan90.0%
Korea450.1%
Laos1020.2%
Latin America1,3682.3%
Malaysia120.0%
Mexico1,1862.0%
Northern Europe380.1%
Philippines1640.3%
Poland1070.2%
Romania480.1%
Russia440.1%
Scotland70.0%
Serbia290.1%
Somalia470.1%
South Africa250.0%
South America830.1%
South Central Asia4010.7%
South Eastern Asia4900.8%
Southern Europe180.0%
Sweden230.0%
Taiwan690.1%
Thailand680.1%
Turkey180.0%
Ukraine630.1%
Vietnam500.1%
Western Africa60.0%
Western Asia180.0%
Western Europe1180.2%
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Sex and Age in West Allis

Sex and Age in West Allis

The most populous age groups in West Allis are 30 to 34 Years (2,839 | 9.6%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (2,693 | 8.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in West Allis
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,871 (6.3%)2,033 (6.7%)
5 to 9 Years1,565 (5.3%)1,759 (5.8%)
10 to 14 Years1,653 (5.6%)1,250 (4.1%)
15 to 19 Years1,573 (5.3%)1,303 (4.3%)
20 to 24 Years1,303 (4.4%)1,478 (4.9%)
25 to 29 Years2,553 (8.6%)2,618 (8.7%)
30 to 34 Years2,839 (9.6%)2,693 (8.9%)
35 to 39 Years2,511 (8.5%)2,107 (7.0%)
40 to 44 Years1,993 (6.7%)1,501 (5.0%)
45 to 49 Years1,358 (4.6%)1,814 (6.0%)
50 to 54 Years2,062 (7.0%)1,483 (4.9%)
55 to 59 Years2,028 (6.8%)1,911 (6.3%)
60 to 64 Years2,155 (7.3%)2,465 (8.2%)
65 to 69 Years1,908 (6.4%)2,078 (6.9%)
70 to 74 Years1,141 (3.8%)1,505 (5.0%)
75 to 79 Years445 (1.5%)613 (2.0%)
80 to 84 Years374 (1.3%)521 (1.7%)
85 Years and over333 (1.1%)1,110 (3.7%)
Total29,665 (100.0%)30,242 (100.0%)

Families and Households in West Allis

Median Family Size in West Allis

The median family size in West Allis is 2.95 persons per family, with married-couple families (9,427 | 68.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,383 | 10.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.71 persons per family.
Median Family Size in West Allis
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple9,427 (68.8%)3.00
Single Male/Father1,383 (10.1%)2.71
Single Female/Mother2,900 (21.1%)2.90
Total Families13,710 (100.0%)2.95

Median Household Size in West Allis

The median household size in West Allis is 2.14 persons per household, with single female/mother households (2,900 | 10.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.17 persons per household. non-family households (13,908 | 50.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.23 persons per household.
Median Household Size in West Allis
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple9,427 (34.1%)3.01
Single Male/Father1,383 (5.0%)3.15
Single Female/Mother2,900 (10.5%)3.17
Non-family13,908 (50.4%)1.23
Total Households27,618 (100.0%)2.14

Household Size by Marriage Status in West Allis

Out of a total of 27,618 households in West Allis, 13,710 (49.6%) are family households, while 13,908 (50.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 6,326, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 11,341.
Household Size by Marriage Status in West Allis
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-11,341 (41.1%)
2-Person Households6,326 (22.9%)2,278 (8.3%)
3-Person Households3,583 (13.0%)191 (0.7%)
4-Person Households2,083 (7.5%)98 (0.4%)
5-Person Households1,087 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households430 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households201 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total13,710 (49.6%)13,908 (50.4%)

Female Fertility in West Allis

Fertility by Age in West Allis

Average fertility rate in West Allis is 65.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 96.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 72.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in West Allis
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years35 (3.9%)27.0
20 to 34 years649 (72.0%)96.0
35 to 50 years217 (24.1%)38.0
Total901 (100.0%)65.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in West Allis

58.5% of women with births (901) in West Allis are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 4.6% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in West Allis
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)35 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years320 (49.3%)329 (50.7%)
35 to 50 years207 (95.4%)10 (4.6%)
Total527 (58.5%)374 (41.5%)

Fertility by Education in West Allis

Average fertility rate in West Allis is 65.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 96.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 6.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 34.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in West Allis
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School9 (1.0%)6.0
High School Diploma307 (34.1%)96.0
College or Associate's Degree266 (29.5%)59.0
Bachelor's Degree274 (30.4%)84.0
Graduate Degree45 (5.0%)36.0
Total901 (100.0%)65.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in West Allis

41.5% of women with births in West Allis are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 84.7% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in West Allis
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
High School Diploma119 (38.8%)188 (61.2%)
College or Associate's Degree139 (52.3%)127 (47.7%)
Bachelor's Degree232 (84.7%)42 (15.3%)
Graduate Degree37 (82.2%)8 (17.8%)
Total527 (58.5%)374 (41.5%)

Income in West Allis

Income Overview in West Allis

Per Capita Income in West Allis is $35,769, while median incomes of families and households are $81,890 and $64,888 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income59,907$35,769
Median Family Income13,710$81,890
Mean Family Income13,710$92,422
Median Household Income27,618$64,888
Mean Household Income27,618$76,360
Income Deficit13,710$10,065
Wage / Income Gap (%)59,90723.74%
Wage / Income Gap ($)59,90776.26¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index59,9070.41

Earnings by Sex in West Allis

Average Earnings in West Allis are $43,640, $49,476 for men and $37,730 for women, a difference of 23.7%.
Earnings by Sex in West Allis
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male17,996 (52.4%)$49,476
Female16,338 (47.6%)$37,730
Total34,334 (100.0%)$43,640

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in West Allis

The most common earnings brackets in West Allis are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (2,238 | 12.4%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (1,693 | 10.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in West Allis
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less683 (3.8%)611 (3.7%)
$2,500 to $4,999343 (1.9%)473 (2.9%)
$5,000 to $7,499429 (2.4%)371 (2.3%)
$7,500 to $9,999502 (2.8%)407 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $12,499470 (2.6%)801 (4.9%)
$12,500 to $14,999445 (2.5%)374 (2.3%)
$15,000 to $17,499184 (1.0%)446 (2.7%)
$17,500 to $19,99999 (0.5%)301 (1.8%)
$20,000 to $22,499346 (1.9%)278 (1.7%)
$22,500 to $24,999352 (2.0%)616 (3.8%)
$25,000 to $29,999770 (4.3%)1,087 (6.7%)
$30,000 to $34,999793 (4.4%)1,693 (10.4%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,316 (7.3%)1,245 (7.6%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,180 (6.6%)1,128 (6.9%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,179 (6.6%)1,172 (7.2%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,104 (6.1%)753 (4.6%)
$55,000 to $64,9992,238 (12.4%)1,622 (9.9%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,845 (10.2%)1,088 (6.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,092 (11.6%)1,157 (7.1%)
$100,000+1,626 (9.0%)715 (4.4%)
Total17,996 (100.0%)16,338 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in West Allis

Average earnings in West Allis are $52,335 for men and $41,082 for women, a difference of 21.5%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $66,559, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $41,622. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $57,998, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $27,446.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in West Allis
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$41,622$27,446
High School Diploma$47,909$33,200
College or Associate's Degree$51,488$41,328
Bachelor's Degree$66,559$49,097
Graduate Degree$63,026$57,998
Total$52,335$41,082

Family Income in West Allis

Family Income Brackets in West Allis

According to the West Allis family income data, there are 3,290 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.0% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 260 families (1.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in West Allis
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003022.2%
$10,000 to $14,9992601.9%
$15,000 to $24,9995484.0%
$25,000 to $34,9995484.0%
$35,000 to $49,9991,70012.4%
$50,000 to $74,9992,55018.6%
$75,000 to $99,9992,64619.3%
$100,000 to $149,9993,29024.0%
$150,000 to $199,9991,1938.7%
$200,000+6584.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in West Allis

4-person families (1,940 | 14.1%) account for the highest median family income in West Allis with $103,125 per family, while 2-person families (7,035 | 51.3%) have the highest median income of $35,992 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in West Allis
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families7,035 (51.3%)$71,983
3-Person Families3,218 (23.5%)$87,743
4-Person Families1,940 (14.1%)$103,125
5-Person Families985 (7.2%)$86,985
6-Person Families341 (2.5%)$96,250
7+ Person Families191 (1.4%)$92,201
Total13,710 (100.0%)$81,890

Family Income by Number of Earners in West Allis

The median family income in West Allis is $81,890, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,322) having the highest median family income of $122,456, while families with no earners (1,927) have the lowest median family income of $49,183, accounting for 9.6% and 14.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in West Allis
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,927 (14.1%)$49,183
1 Earner4,325 (31.6%)$58,702
2 Earners6,136 (44.8%)$102,281
3+ Earners1,322 (9.6%)$122,456
Total13,710 (100.0%)$81,890

Household Income in West Allis

Household Income Brackets in West Allis

With 5,358 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in West Allis, accounting for 19.4% of all households. In contrast, only 856 households (3.1%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in West Allis
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,3815.0%
$10,000 to $14,9991,4915.4%
$15,000 to $24,9991,9337.0%
$25,000 to $34,9992,0997.6%
$35,000 to $49,9993,78413.7%
$50,000 to $74,9995,35819.4%
$75,000 to $99,9994,33615.7%
$100,000 to $149,9994,72317.1%
$150,000 to $199,9991,6295.9%
$200,000+8563.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in West Allis

The median household income in West Allis is $64,888, with the highest median household income of $75,836 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 10,150 households (36.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $37,514, with 6,889 households (24.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in West Allis
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years948 (3.4%)$53,333
25 to 44 Years10,150 (36.7%)$75,836
45 to 64 Years9,631 (34.9%)$72,049
65+ Years6,889 (24.9%)$37,514
Total27,618 (100.0%)$64,888

Poverty in West Allis

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in West Allis

With 9.0% poverty level for males and 11.3% for females among the residents of West Allis, 15 year old males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 113 males (28.0%) and 355 females (18.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in West Allis
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years172 (9.6%)203 (10.0%)
5 Years22 (6.0%)31 (8.6%)
6 to 11 Years199 (12.1%)105 (6.1%)
12 to 14 Years169 (16.5%)100 (11.7%)
15 Years113 (28.0%)8 (2.7%)
16 and 17 Years65 (8.7%)37 (6.8%)
18 to 24 Years89 (5.1%)275 (14.2%)
25 to 34 Years451 (8.4%)558 (10.5%)
35 to 44 Years268 (6.0%)275 (7.6%)
45 to 54 Years234 (6.9%)323 (9.8%)
55 to 64 Years330 (8.0%)624 (14.3%)
65 to 74 Years389 (13.2%)476 (13.8%)
75 Years and over126 (11.3%)355 (18.0%)
Total2,627 (9.0%)3,370 (11.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in West Allis

According to the poverty statistics in West Allis, males aged 18 to 24 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 94.9% of males and 97.3% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in West Allis
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,627 (90.4%)1,830 (90.0%)
5 Years345 (94.0%)328 (91.4%)
6 to 11 Years1,444 (87.9%)1,618 (93.9%)
12 to 14 Years858 (83.5%)756 (88.3%)
15 Years291 (72.0%)288 (97.3%)
16 and 17 Years678 (91.2%)506 (93.2%)
18 to 24 Years1,640 (94.9%)1,666 (85.8%)
25 to 34 Years4,940 (91.6%)4,752 (89.5%)
35 to 44 Years4,232 (94.0%)3,333 (92.4%)
45 to 54 Years3,173 (93.1%)2,966 (90.2%)
55 to 64 Years3,816 (92.0%)3,748 (85.7%)
65 to 74 Years2,560 (86.8%)2,978 (86.2%)
75 Years and over992 (88.7%)1,615 (82.0%)
Total26,596 (91.0%)26,384 (88.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in West Allis

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in West Allis show that 2.8% or 266 of the total 9,427 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 23.0%, comprising of 14 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in West Allis
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children5,745 (97.3%)160 (2.7%)
1 or 2 Children2,615 (96.6%)92 (3.4%)
3 or 4 Children754 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children47 (77.0%)14 (23.0%)
Total9,161 (97.2%)266 (2.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in West Allis

According to the poverty data in West Allis, 11.6% or 161 single-father households and 14.5% or 422 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 households (47.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in West Allis
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children14 (3.0%)75 (7.2%)
1 or 2 Children138 (17.0%)238 (16.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)102 (28.2%)
5 or more Children9 (47.4%)7 (100.0%)
Total161 (11.6%)422 (14.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in West Allis

The poverty data for West Allis shows that 266 of the married-couple family households (2.8%) and 583 of the single-parent households (13.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 households (23.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 16 household (61.5%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in West Allis
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children160 (2.7%)89 (5.9%)
1 or 2 Children92 (3.4%)376 (16.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)102 (22.9%)
5 or more Children14 (23.0%)16 (61.5%)
Total266 (2.8%)583 (13.6%)

Employment Characteristics in West Allis

Employment by Class of Employer in West Allis

Among the 30,758 employed individuals in West Allis, private company employees (21,777 | 70.8%), not-for-profit organizations (4,163 | 13.5%), and local government employees (1,798 | 5.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in West Allis
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees21,77770.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)7292.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,0763.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations4,16313.5%
Local Government Employees1,7985.9%
State Government Employees5851.9%
Federal Government Employees6142.0%
Unpaid Family Workers160.1%
Total30,758100.0%

Employment Status by Age in West Allis

According to the labor force statistics for West Allis, out of the total population over 16 years of age (49,075), 66.4% or 32,586 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.9% or 1,271 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 89.9% or 4,973 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 10.4% or 98 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in West Allis
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years942 (43.3%)98 (10.4%)
20 to 24 Years2,236 (80.4%)139 (6.2%)
25 to 29 Years4,406 (85.2%)172 (3.9%)
30 to 34 Years4,973 (89.9%)169 (3.4%)
35 to 44 Years7,268 (89.6%)313 (4.3%)
45 to 54 Years5,562 (82.8%)145 (2.6%)
55 to 59 Years3,021 (76.7%)133 (4.4%)
60 to 64 Years2,874 (62.2%)49 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years1,200 (18.1%)59 (4.9%)
75 Years and over85 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total32,586 (66.4%)1,271 (3.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in West Allis

According to labor force statistics for West Allis, 82.4% of individuals (28,091) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (34,091) are in the labor force, with 3.5% or 983 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.8% or 8,717 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.2% or 188 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in West Allis
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,538 (70.0%)268 (12.2%)
High School Diploma7,786 (75.5%)557 (5.4%)
College / Associate Degree10,060 (85.5%)282 (2.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher8,717 (88.8%)157 (1.6%)
Total28,091 (82.4%)1,193 (3.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in West Allis

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in West Allis are Community & Social Service (2,813 | 9.0%), Management (2,671 | 8.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (1,998 | 6.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (1,842 | 5.9%), and Business & Financial (1,484 | 4.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in West Allis

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in West Allis, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (85.3%), Computers & Mathematics (74.5%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (74.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (87.8%), Education Instruction & Library (84.7%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (81.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in West Allis
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,359 (50.9%)1,312 (49.1%)
Business & Financial621 (41.8%)863 (58.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1,484 (74.3%)514 (25.7%)
Computers & Mathematics746 (74.5%)255 (25.5%)
Architecture & Engineering660 (85.3%)114 (14.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science78 (35.0%)145 (65.0%)
Community & Social Service 744 (26.5%)2,069 (73.6%)
Education, Arts & Media195 (31.3%)428 (68.7%)
Legal Services & Support61 (42.4%)83 (57.6%)
Education Instruction & Library204 (15.3%)1,125 (84.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment284 (39.6%)433 (60.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating349 (19.0%)1,493 (81.0%)
Health Technologists128 (12.2%)922 (87.8%)
Total (Category)4,557 (42.2%)6,251 (57.8%)
Total (Overall)16,279 (52.0%)15,017 (48.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in West Allis are Food Preparation & Serving (1,739 | 5.6%), Healthcare Support (1,456 | 4.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (941 | 3.0%), Personal Care & Service (686 | 2.2%), and Security & Protection (614 | 2.0%).
Services Occupations in West Allis

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in West Allis, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (79.2%), Security & Protection (73.9%), and Firefighting & Prevention (72.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (83.5%), Personal Care & Service (82.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (56.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in West Allis
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support241 (16.6%)1,215 (83.5%)
Security & Protection454 (73.9%)160 (26.1%)
Firefighting & Prevention328 (72.1%)127 (27.9%)
Law Enforcement126 (79.2%)33 (20.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving751 (43.2%)988 (56.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance590 (62.7%)351 (37.3%)
Personal Care & Service121 (17.6%)565 (82.4%)
Total (Category)2,157 (39.7%)3,279 (60.3%)
Total (Overall)16,279 (52.0%)15,017 (48.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in West Allis are Office & Administration (3,801 | 12.1%), and Sales & Related (2,423 | 7.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in West Allis

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in West Allis
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,205 (49.7%)1,218 (50.3%)
Office & Administration1,060 (27.9%)2,741 (72.1%)
Total (Category)2,265 (36.4%)3,959 (63.6%)
Total (Overall)16,279 (52.0%)15,017 (48.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in West Allis are Construction & Extraction (1,359 | 4.3%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,149 | 3.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (55 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in West Allis

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in West Allis
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction1,333 (98.1%)26 (1.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1,117 (97.2%)32 (2.8%)
Total (Category)2,505 (97.7%)58 (2.3%)
Total (Overall)16,279 (52.0%)15,017 (48.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in West Allis are Production (3,223 | 10.3%), Material Moving (1,601 | 5.1%), and Transportation (1,441 | 4.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in West Allis

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in West Allis
OccupationMaleFemale
Production2,242 (69.6%)981 (30.4%)
Transportation1,338 (92.8%)103 (7.1%)
Material Moving1,215 (75.9%)386 (24.1%)
Total (Category)4,795 (76.5%)1,470 (23.5%)
Total (Overall)16,279 (52.0%)15,017 (48.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in West Allis

Employment Industries in West Allis

The major employment industries in West Allis include Health Care & Social Assistance (5,411 | 17.3%), Manufacturing (5,282 | 16.9%), Retail Trade (3,092 | 9.9%), Accommodation & Food Services (2,122 | 6.8%), and Professional & Scientific (1,996 | 6.4%).
Employment Industries in West Allis

Employment Industries by Sex in West Allis

The West Allis industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Construction (97.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (79.9%), and Educational Services (73.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in West Allis
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting136 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction1,611 (97.9%)34 (2.1%)
Manufacturing3,738 (70.8%)1,544 (29.2%)
Wholesale Trade796 (66.4%)402 (33.6%)
Retail Trade1,579 (51.1%)1,513 (48.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,586 (79.9%)398 (20.1%)
Utilities99 (75.0%)33 (25.0%)
Information229 (59.5%)156 (40.5%)
Finance & Insurance443 (32.9%)902 (67.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing294 (69.3%)130 (30.7%)
Professional & Scientific1,069 (53.6%)927 (46.4%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)84 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support774 (57.5%)573 (42.5%)
Educational Services508 (26.3%)1,426 (73.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,087 (20.1%)4,324 (79.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation273 (53.3%)239 (46.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,045 (49.2%)1,077 (50.7%)
Public Administration485 (51.0%)466 (49.0%)
Total16,279 (52.0%)15,017 (48.0%)

Education in West Allis

School Enrollment in West Allis

The most common levels of schooling among the 11,578 students in West Allis are high school (2,733 | 23.6%), elementary school (2,425 | 20.9%), and middle school (2,178 | 18.8%).
School Enrollment in West Allis
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4584.0%
Kindergarten8517.3%
Elementary School2,42520.9%
Middle School2,17818.8%
High School2,73323.6%
College / Undergraduate1,83915.9%
Graduate / Professional1,0949.5%
Total11,578100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in West Allis

Out of a total of 11,578 students who are enrolled in schools in West Allis, 2,478 (21.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 9,100 (78.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 253 (51.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,689 (89.1% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in West Allis
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds225 (53.6%)195 (46.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old2,693 (84.9%)481 (15.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds2,389 (84.0%)456 (16.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,689 (89.1%)207 (10.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds410 (86.3%)65 (13.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds549 (71.5%)219 (28.5%)
25 to 34 Year Olds906 (60.1%)601 (39.9%)
35 Years and over240 (48.7%)253 (51.3%)
Total9,100 (78.6%)2,478 (21.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in West Allis

Business (2,269 | 17.8%), education (1,385 | 10.8%), science & technology (1,366 | 10.7%), arts & humanities (1,043 | 8.2%), and social sciences (959 | 7.5%) are the most common fields of study among 12,760 individuals in West Allis who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in West Allis
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics6925.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural8196.4%
Physical & Health Sciences2592.0%
Psychology6154.8%
Social Sciences9597.5%
Engineering7335.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies820.6%
Science & Technology1,36610.7%
Business2,26917.8%
Education1,38510.8%
Literature & Languages6695.2%
Liberal Arts & History5114.0%
Visual & Performing Arts5174.1%
Communications8416.6%
Arts & Humanities1,0438.2%
Total12,760100.0%

Transportation & Commute in West Allis

Vehicle Availability by Sex in West Allis

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in West Allis are males with 2 vehicles (7,770, accounting for 48.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (6,951, making up 52.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in West Allis
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle614 (3.9%)481 (3.2%)
1 Vehicle4,108 (25.9%)4,569 (30.8%)
2 Vehicles7,770 (48.9%)6,951 (46.8%)
3 Vehicles2,369 (14.9%)1,931 (13.0%)
4 Vehicles603 (3.8%)576 (3.9%)
5 or more Vehicles423 (2.7%)338 (2.3%)
Total15,887 (100.0%)14,846 (100.0%)

Commute Time in West Allis

The most frequently occuring commute durations in West Allis are 15 to 19 minutes (6,631 commuters, 23.2%), 20 to 24 minutes (5,367 commuters, 18.8%), and 10 to 14 minutes (4,719 commuters, 16.5%).
Commute Time in West Allis
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4901.7%
5 to 9 Minutes2,3438.2%
10 to 14 Minutes4,71916.5%
15 to 19 Minutes6,63123.2%
20 to 24 Minutes5,36718.8%
25 to 29 Minutes2,1387.5%
30 to 34 Minutes3,98614.0%
35 to 39 Minutes5401.9%
40 to 44 Minutes6102.1%
45 to 59 Minutes9363.3%
60 to 89 Minutes4881.7%
90 or more Minutes3171.1%

Commute Time by Sex in West Allis

The most common commute times in West Allis are 15 to 19 minutes (3,173 commuters, 21.5%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (3,458 commuters, 25.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in West Allis
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes259 (1.8%)231 (1.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,010 (6.9%)1,333 (9.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes2,230 (15.1%)2,489 (18.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes3,173 (21.5%)3,458 (25.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes2,920 (19.8%)2,447 (17.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,134 (7.7%)1,004 (7.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes2,331 (15.8%)1,655 (12.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes401 (2.7%)139 (1.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes298 (2.0%)312 (2.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes543 (3.7%)393 (2.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes276 (1.9%)212 (1.5%)
90 or more Minutes160 (1.1%)157 (1.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in West Allis

The most frequent times of departure to work in West Allis are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (2,004, 13.6%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (2,766, 20.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in West Allis
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM737 (5.0%)691 (5.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM718 (4.9%)316 (2.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM999 (6.8%)379 (2.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,321 (9.0%)882 (6.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM2,004 (13.6%)1,616 (11.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,988 (13.5%)2,766 (20.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,518 (10.3%)1,694 (12.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,033 (7.0%)1,164 (8.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM632 (4.3%)826 (6.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM537 (3.6%)808 (5.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM424 (2.9%)386 (2.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM265 (1.8%)174 (1.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,516 (10.3%)1,010 (7.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,043 (7.1%)1,118 (8.1%)
Total14,735 (100.0%)13,830 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in West Allis

Occupancy by Ownership in West Allis

Of the total 27,618 dwellings in West Allis, owner-occupied units account for 14,575 (52.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 13,043 (47.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in West Allis
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units14,57552.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units13,04347.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units27,618100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in West Allis

Occupancy by Household Size in West Allis
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household11,34141.1%
2-Person Household8,60431.1%
3-Person Household3,77413.7%
4+ Person Household3,89914.1%
Total Housing Units27,618100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in West Allis

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in West Allis
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household4,250 (37.5%)7,091 (62.5%)
2-Person Household5,384 (62.6%)3,220 (37.4%)
3-Person Household2,314 (61.3%)1,460 (38.7%)
4+ Person Household2,627 (67.4%)1,272 (32.6%)
Total Housing Units14,575 (52.8%)13,043 (47.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in West Allis

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in West Allis
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School598 (34.5%)1,134 (65.5%)
High School Diploma4,517 (53.0%)4,011 (47.0%)
College/Associate Degree4,911 (49.8%)4,958 (50.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher4,549 (60.7%)2,940 (39.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in West Allis

Occupancy by Age of Householder in West Allis
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years6,52923.6%
35 to 44 Years4,56916.5%
45 to 54 Years4,11014.9%
55 to 64 Years5,52120.0%
65 to 74 Years4,59416.6%
75 to 84 Years1,2174.4%
85 Years and Over1,0783.9%
Total27,618100.0%

Housing Finances in West Allis

Median Income by Occupancy in West Allis

Median Income by Occupancy in West Allis
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied14,575 (52.8%)$82,306
Renter-Occupied13,043 (47.2%)$43,992
Average27,618 (100.0%)$64,888

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in West Allis

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in West Allis
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000156 (1.1%)724 (5.6%)
$5,000 to $9,99989 (0.6%)413 (3.2%)
$10,000 to $14,999201 (1.4%)1,287 (9.9%)
$15,000 to $19,999221 (1.5%)616 (4.7%)
$20,000 to $24,999282 (1.9%)823 (6.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999607 (4.2%)1,491 (11.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,681 (11.5%)2,107 (16.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,043 (20.9%)2,328 (17.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,783 (19.1%)1,558 (11.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9993,488 (23.9%)1,247 (9.6%)
$150,000 or more2,024 (13.9%)449 (3.4%)
Total14,575 (100.0%)13,043 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in West Allis

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in West Allis
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300193 (1.3%)394 (3.0%)
$300 to $499591 (4.1%)928 (7.1%)
$500 to $7993,213 (22.0%)2,508 (19.2%)
$800 to $9991,372 (9.4%)3,453 (26.5%)
$1,000 to $1,4994,523 (31.0%)4,085 (31.3%)
$1,500 to $1,9993,477 (23.9%)1,320 (10.1%)
$2,000 to $2,499957 (6.6%)90 (0.7%)
$2,500 to $2,999170 (1.2%)22 (0.2%)
$3,000 or more79 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total14,575 (100.0%)13,043 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in West Allis

Housing Structures in West Allis

Housing Structures in West Allis
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached14,28351.7%
Single Unit, Attached5582.0%
2 Unit Apartments4,14815.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,3875.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,4185.1%
10 or more Apartments5,34119.3%
Mobile Home / Other4831.8%
Total27,618100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in West Allis

Housing Structures by Occupancy in West Allis
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached12,453 (87.2%)1,830 (12.8%)
Single Unit, Attached216 (38.7%)342 (61.3%)
2 Unit Apartments1,225 (29.5%)2,923 (70.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments52 (3.7%)1,335 (96.3%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments96 (6.8%)1,322 (93.2%)
10 or more Apartments180 (3.4%)5,161 (96.6%)
Mobile Home / Other353 (73.1%)130 (26.9%)
Total14,575 (52.8%)13,043 (47.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in West Allis

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in West Allis
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room6 (0.0%)926 (7.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms174 (1.2%)3,726 (28.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms5,079 (34.8%)6,763 (51.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms6,581 (45.2%)1,441 (11.1%)
8 or more Rooms2,735 (18.8%)187 (1.4%)
Total14,575 (100.0%)13,043 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in West Allis

Housing Structure by Heating Type in West Allis
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas12,650 (86.8%)8,613 (66.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas93 (0.6%)213 (1.6%)
Electricity1,268 (8.7%)3,770 (28.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene308 (2.1%)19 (0.2%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels249 (1.7%)325 (2.5%)
No Fuel Used7 (0.1%)103 (0.8%)
Total14,575 (100.0%)13,043 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in West Allis

Household Vehicle Usage in West Allis
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle440 (3.0%)2,511 (19.3%)
1 Vehicle4,859 (33.3%)6,722 (51.5%)
2 Vehicles6,617 (45.4%)3,206 (24.6%)
3 or more Vehicles2,659 (18.2%)604 (4.6%)
Total14,575 (100.0%)13,043 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in West Allis

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in West Allis

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units4,32510,250
Median Property Value$167,600$179,500
Median Household Income$69,159$1,466
Monthly Housing Costs$646$79
Real Estate Taxes$3,874$99

Property Value by Mortgage Status in West Allis

Property Value by Mortgage Status in West Allis
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000446 (10.3%)198 (1.9%)
$50,000 to $99,999275 (6.4%)241 (2.4%)
$100,000 to $299,9993,274 (75.7%)9,350 (91.2%)
$300,000 to $499,999318 (7.3%)361 (3.5%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)47 (0.5%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)18 (0.2%)
$1,000,000 or more12 (0.3%)35 (0.3%)
Total4,325 (100.0%)10,250 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in West Allis

Household Income by Mortgage Status in West Allis
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000177 (4.1%)452 (4.4%)
$10,000 to $24,999392 (9.1%)68 (0.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999306 (7.1%)312 (3.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999649 (15.0%)301 (2.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999898 (20.8%)1,032 (10.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999587 (13.6%)2,145 (20.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999758 (17.5%)2,196 (21.4%)
$150,000 or more558 (12.9%)2,730 (26.6%)
Total4,325 (100.0%)10,250 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in West Allis

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in West Allis
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,878 (43.4%)88,691 (865.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x837 (19.4%)4,805 (46.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x555 (12.8%)3,005 (29.3%)
4.0x or more1,000 (23.1%)1,085 (10.6%)
Total4,325 (100.0%)10,250 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in West Allis

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in West Allis
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800356 (8.2%)9 (0.1%)
$800 to $1,49942 (1.0%)222 (2.2%)
$800 to $1,4993,822 (88.4%)153 (1.5%)
Total4,325 (100.0%)10,250 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in West Allis

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Allis

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Allis
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years4,512 (97.5%)118 (2.5%)
6 to 18 Years7,700 (97.5%)200 (2.5%)
19 to 25 Years3,870 (89.7%)445 (10.3%)
26 to 34 Years8,619 (89.4%)1,024 (10.6%)
35 to 44 Years7,465 (92.1%)643 (7.9%)
45 to 54 Years5,937 (88.7%)759 (11.3%)
55 to 64 Years8,162 (95.8%)356 (4.2%)
65 to 74 Years6,378 (99.6%)25 (0.4%)
75 Years and older3,088 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total55,731 (94.0%)3,570 (6.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in West Allis

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in West Allis
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born4,512 (97.5%)118 (2.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen7,700 (97.5%)200 (2.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen3,870 (89.7%)445 (10.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in West Allis

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in West Allis
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0006,116 (94.4%)363 (5.6%)
$25,000 to $49,9998,811 (91.3%)837 (8.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9999,314 (90.4%)993 (9.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99910,969 (94.2%)670 (5.8%)
$100,000 and over20,220 (96.7%)701 (3.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Allis

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Allis
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,502 (32.4%)3,197 (69.1%)
6 to 18 Years2,521 (31.9%)5,660 (71.7%)
19 to 25 Years1,094 (25.4%)2,897 (67.1%)
25 to 34 Years1,675 (17.4%)7,185 (74.5%)
35 to 44 Years1,362 (16.8%)6,379 (78.7%)
45 to 54 Years1,376 (20.5%)4,843 (72.3%)
55 to 64 Years2,197 (25.8%)6,398 (75.1%)
65 to 74 Years6,147 (96.0%)2,833 (44.2%)
75 Years and over3,037 (98.4%)2,000 (64.8%)
Total20,911 (35.3%)41,392 (69.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in West Allis

Disability Status by Sex by Age in West Allis
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)30 (1.5%)
5 to 17 Years382 (8.7%)209 (5.4%)
18 to 34 Years771 (10.8%)391 (5.4%)
35 to 64 Years2,214 (18.4%)1,656 (14.7%)
65 to 74 Years673 (22.8%)1,008 (29.2%)
75 Years and over527 (47.1%)973 (49.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in West Allis

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in West Allis: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)19 (0.9%)
5 to 17 Years25 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years126 (1.8%)13 (0.2%)
35 to 64 Years413 (3.4%)246 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years284 (9.6%)245 (7.1%)
75 Years and over326 (29.2%)351 (17.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in West Allis: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)11 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years36 (0.8%)24 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years127 (1.8%)12 (0.2%)
35 to 64 Years488 (4.1%)216 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years151 (5.1%)225 (6.5%)
75 Years and over25 (2.2%)304 (15.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in West Allis: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years334 (7.6%)185 (4.8%)
18 to 34 Years533 (7.5%)268 (3.7%)
35 to 64 Years855 (7.1%)804 (7.1%)
65 to 74 Years139 (4.7%)246 (7.1%)
75 Years and over37 (3.3%)213 (10.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in West Allis: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years25 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years149 (2.1%)60 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years1,015 (8.4%)995 (8.8%)
65 to 74 Years350 (11.9%)720 (20.8%)
75 Years and over293 (26.2%)709 (36.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in West Allis: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years63 (1.4%)1 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years92 (1.3%)39 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years211 (1.8%)401 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years159 (5.4%)273 (7.9%)
75 Years and over60 (5.4%)234 (11.9%)

Technology Access in West Allis

Computing Device Access in West Allis

Computing Device Access in West Allis
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop20,14472.9%
Smartphone22,61881.9%
Tablet15,93257.7%
No Computing Device2,79010.1%
Total27,618100.0%

Internet Access in West Allis

Internet Access in West Allis
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet170.1%
Broadband Home19,90272.1%
Cellular Data Only3,09311.2%
Satellite Internet1,1774.3%
No Internet3,97614.4%
Total27,618100.0%

West Allis Summary

West Allis, Wisconsin is a city located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a suburb of Milwaukee and is part of the Milwaukee metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 60,411.

History

West Allis was first settled in 1835 by German and Irish immigrants. The city was originally known as Honey Creek and was later renamed West Allis in 1887 after Edward P. Allis, a prominent Milwaukee industrialist. The city was incorporated in 1889 and was the first city in Wisconsin to be incorporated as a village.
In the early 20th century, West Allis was a major industrial center, with factories producing a variety of products, including automobiles, farm equipment, and furniture. The city was also home to the Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Company, which was one of the largest employers in the area.

Geography

West Allis is located at 43°01'N 88°01'W (43.01, -88.01). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.7 square miles (22.5 km2), of which 8.6 square miles (22.3 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2) is water.
The city is located in the Milwaukee metropolitan area and is bordered by the cities of Wauwatosa, Greenfield, and West Milwaukee. The city is also located near the Menomonee River and the Root River.

Economy

West Allis is home to a variety of businesses and industries. The city is home to the Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Company, which is one of the largest employers in the area. Other major employers include Aurora Health Care, Briggs & Stratton, and the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District.
The city is also home to a variety of retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses. The city is home to the West Allis Farmers Market, which is one of the oldest farmers markets in the state.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 60,411 people, 25,845 households, and 15,845 families residing in the city. The population density was 6,988.3 people per square mile (2,694.2/km2). There were 27,845 housing units at an average density of 3,223.3 per square mile (1,243.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 87.2% White, 4.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 2.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 4.3% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.2% of the population.
There were 25,845 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.2% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.3% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.7% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,902, and the median income for a family was $51,919. Males had a median income of $37,845 versus $30,945 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,945. About 6.2% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.2% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of West Allis?
Total Population of West Allis is 59,907.
What is the Total Male Population of West Allis?
Total Male Population of West Allis is 29,665.
What is the Total Female Population of West Allis?
Total Female Population of West Allis is 30,242.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in West Allis?
There are 98.09 Males per 100 Females in West Allis.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in West Allis?
There are 101.95 Females per 100 Males in West Allis.
What is the Median Population Age in West Allis?
Median Population Age in West Allis is 38.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in West Allis
Average Family Size in West Allis is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in West Allis
Average Household Size in West Allis is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in West Allis?
Per Capita income in West Allis is $35,769.
What is the Median Family Income in West Allis?
Median Family Income in West Allis is $81,890.
What is the Median Household income in West Allis?
Median Household Income in West Allis is $64,888.
What is Income or Wage Gap in West Allis?
Income or Wage Gap in West Allis is 23.7%.
Women in West Allis earn 76.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in West Allis?
Family Income Deficit in West Allis is $10,065.
Families that are below poverty line in West Allis earn $10,065 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in West Allis?
Inequality or Gini Index in West Allis is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in West Allis?
There are 32,586 People in the Labor Forcein in West Allis.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in West Allis?
66.4% of People are in the Labor Force in West Allis.
What is the Unemployment Rate in West Allis?
Unemployment Rate in West Allis is 3.9%.