West Allis, WI

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2019 Population

60,025

0.373% 1-year decline

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

37.9

0.785% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

11.9%

4.66% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$52,325

5.86% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$146,100

2.53% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

32,459

0.0401% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, West Allis, WI had a population of 60k people with a median age of 37.9 and a median household income of $52,325. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of West Allis, WI declined from 60,250 to 60,025, a −0.373% decrease and its median household income grew from $49,427 to $52,325, a 5.86% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West Allis, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (73.5%), White (Hispanic) (8.57%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.42%), Other (Hispanic) (3.4%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.77%). 0% of the households in West Allis, WI speak a non-English language at home as their primary language, and 96% of the residents in West Allis, WI are U.S. citizens.

In 2019, the median property value in West Allis, WI was $146,100, and the homeownership rate was 52%. Most people in West Allis, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.5 minutes. The average car ownership in West Allis, WI was 2 cars per household.

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COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Wisconsin (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Employment by Industry Sector

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8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Wisconsin.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Wisconsin across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Diversity

West Allis, WI is home to a population of 60k people, from which 96% are citizens. As of 2019, 14.9% of West Allis, WI residents were born outside of the country (8.93k people).

In 2019, there were 8.58 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (44.1k people) in West Allis, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.14k White (Hispanic) and 3.85k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in West Allis, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
44.1k ± 1.07k
White (Hispanic)
5.14k ± 831
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.85k ± 615

13.6%

Hispanic Population

8.17k people

13.6% of the people in West Allis, WI are hispanic (8.17k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in West Allis, WI as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

14.9%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

8.93k people

6.4%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

3.86k people

As of 2019, 14.9% of West Allis, WI residents (8.93k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in West Allis, WI was 6.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in West Allis, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.9

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.7

In 2019, the median age of all people in West Allis, WI was 37.9. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 38, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 39. But people in West Allis, WI are getting getting younger. In 2018, the average age of all West Allis, WI residents was 38.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Wisconsin.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
84,679 ± 7,092 people
India
25,530 ± 3,914 people
China
15,562 ± 3,059 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 84,679 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 25,530 and China with 15,562.

Citizenship

96%

2019 Citizenship

96.2%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 96% of West Allis, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in West Allis, WI was 96.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in West Allis, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,386 ± 214
Gulf War (2001-)
643 ± 164
Gulf War (1990s)
293 ± 86

West Allis, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.16 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in West Allis, WI is $52,325. In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income in West Allis, WI was Census Tract 1007 with a value of $67,974, followed by Census Tract 1008 and Census Tract 1016, with respective values of $62,694 and $61,849.

Males in Wisconsin have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,130. The income inequality in Wisconsin (measured using the Gini index) is 0.447, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of West Allis, WI employs 32.5k people. The largest industries in West Allis, WI are Manufacturing (5,468 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,404 people), and Retail Trade (4,042 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($66,500), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($53,258), and Public Administration ($50,682).

Wages

Median Household Income

$52,325

2019 value

± $1,981

5.86%

1 Year Growth

± 4.82%

Households in West Allis, WI have a median annual income of $52,325, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $49,427 in 2018, which represents a 5.86% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in West Allis, WI compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Wisconsin.

$65,653

Average Male Salary in Wisconsin

± $1,399

$49,130

Average Female Salary in Wisconsin

± $1,030

In 2019, full-time male employees in Wisconsin made 1.34 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Wisconsin by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Wisconsin.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Wisconsin

Asian
$52,790 ± $5,647
White
$50,361 ± $843
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$50,064 ± $38,727

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Wisconsin workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.05 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Wisconsin.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Wisconsin by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for West Allis, WI is from Wisconsin.

0.447

2019 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

0.45

2018 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2019, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.637% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wisconsin in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Wisconsin across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 1007
Census Tract 1008
Census Tract 1016

In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in West Allis, WI was Census Tract 1007 with a value of $67,974, followed by Census Tract 1008 and Census Tract 1016, with respective values of $62,694 and $61,849.

The following map shows all of the places in West Allis, WI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 55 - 64

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

11.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Allis, WI (7.03k out of 59.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
4,825 ± 453
Hispanic
1,709 ± 316
Black
1,155 ± 292

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in West Allis, WI is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

32.5k

2019 Value

± 1,185

0.0401%

1 Year growth

± 5.13%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in West Allis, WI grew at a rate of 0.0401%, from 32.4k employees to 32.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Allis, WI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,527 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,142 people), and Production Occupations (2,946 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Allis, WI.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of West Allis, WI, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,527 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,142 people), and Production Occupations (2,946 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, West Allis, WI has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (1.6 times higher than expected), Health Technologists & Technicians (1.46 times), and Material Moving Occupations (1.37 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of West Allis, WI, by median earnings, are Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($74,000), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($70,396), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($64,569).

Industries

Employment by Industries

32.5k

2019 Value

± 1,185

0.0401%

1 Year growth

± 5.13%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in West Allis, WI grew at a rate of 0.0401%, from 32.4k employees to 32.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Allis, WI, are Manufacturing (5,468 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,404 people), and Retail Trade (4,042 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of West Allis, WI, though some of these residents may live in West Allis, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in West Allis, WI, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (5,468 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,404 people), and Retail Trade (4,042 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, West Allis, WI has an unusually high number of Wholesale Trade (1.88 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (1.68 times), and Management of Companies & Enterprises (1.61 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in West Allis, WI, by median earnings, are Utilities ($66,500), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($53,258), and Public Administration ($50,682).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Wisconsin product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $39.4B, followed by Mixed freight ($31.4B) and Motorized vehicles ($28.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Wisconsin products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$354B

2018 Value in Wisconsin

$594B

Projected 2045 Value in Wisconsin

67.9% growth

In 2018, total outbound Wisconsin trade was $354B. This is expected to increase 67.9% to $594B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Wisconsin trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$32.5B
Minnesota
$29.5B
Michigan
$16.2B

In 2018, the top outbound Wisconsin domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $32.5B, followed by Minnesota with $29.5B and Michigan and $16.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Wisconsin shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Milwaukee County, WI went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 65.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (28.6%), followed by Other (5.82%). The most partisan county was Menominee County, WI with 78.4% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing the state of Wisconsin. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for West Allis, WI. Showing the available data for Milwaukee County, WI.

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2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (65.6%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (28.6%)
Republican Party
Other (5.82%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 65.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (28.6%), followed by Other (5.82%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wisconsin for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for Milwaukee County, WI

65.6% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Wisconsin

Menominee County, WI
78.4% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Florence County, WI
71.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Dane County, WI
70.2% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Wisconsin was Menominee County, WI with 78.4% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in Wisconsin colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Wisconsin

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Wisconsin.

Ron Johnson

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tammy Baldwin

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing Wisconsin.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Wisconsin over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Wisconsin

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Wisconsin have changed over time starting in 2008.

Housing & Living

The median property value in West Allis, WI was $146,100 in 2019, which is 0.607 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $142,500 to $146,100, a 2.53% increase. The homeownership rate in West Allis, WI is 52%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in West Allis, WI have an average commute time of 21.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in West Allis, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$146,100

2019 Median

± $2,024

$142,500

2018 Median

± $1,626

In 2019, the median property value in West Allis, WI grew to to $146,100 from the previous year's value of $142,500.

The following charts display, first, the property values in West Allis, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In West Allis, WI the largest share of households have a property value in the $125k - $150k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$52,325

Median Household Income

± $1,981

27.2k

Number of Households

± 992

In 2019, the median household income of the 27.2k households in West Allis, WI grew to $52,325 from the previous year's value of $49,427.

The following chart displays the households in West Allis, WI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in West Allis, WI distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In West Allis, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

52%

2019 Homeownership

51.5%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 52% of the housing units in West Allis, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 51.5%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in West Allis, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

21.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Allis, WI have a shorter commute time (21.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.41% of the workforce in West Allis, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in West Allis, WI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (83.2%)
Carpooled (8.76%)
Public Transit (3.01%)

In 2019, 83.2% of workers in West Allis, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.76%) and those who used public transit to get to work (3.01%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in West Allis, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in West Allis, WI have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

Health

94.3% of the population of West Allis, WI has health coverage, with 57.8% on employee plans, 15.1% on Medicaid, 10.7% on Medicare, 9.64% on non-group plans, and 1.06% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Wisconsin was $8,702 in 2014. This is a 6.26% increase from the previous year ($8,189).

Primary care physicians in Milwaukee County, WI see 1364 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.29% decrease from the previous year (1396 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1193 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 328 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Adams County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (18.2%). Additionally, Columbia County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (45.7%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Milwaukee County, WI.

1,364 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Milwaukee County, WI

Primary care physicians in Milwaukee County, WI see an average of 1,364 patients per year. This represents a 2.29% decrease from the previous year (1,396 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Milwaukee County, WI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Wisconsin.

$8,702

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Wisconsin

$5,159

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,057

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,608

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Wisconsin (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 6.26%, from $8,189 to $8,702.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

5.74%

Uninsured

57.8%

Employer Coverage

15.1%

Medicaid

10.7%

Medicare

9.64%

Non-Group

1.06%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Allis, WI declined by 10.1% from 6.38% to 5.74%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in West Allis, WI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.