West Milwaukee, WI

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2019 Population

4,146

0.647% 1-year decline

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

37.3

2.47% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

14.9%

4.12% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$41,591

8.78% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$137,500

1.93% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

2,042

7.6% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, West Milwaukee, WI had a population of 4.15k people with a median age of 37.3 and a median household income of $41,591. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of West Milwaukee, WI declined from 4,173 to 4,146, a −0.647% decrease and its median household income grew from $38,235 to $41,591, a 8.78% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West Milwaukee, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (49.4%), White (Hispanic) (20.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (13.2%), Other (Hispanic) (11%), and Black or African American (Hispanic) (1.71%). 0% of the households in West Milwaukee, WI speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

93.1% of the residents in West Milwaukee, WI are U.S. citizens.

In 2019, the median property value in West Milwaukee, WI was $137,500, and the homeownership rate was 42.6%. Most people in West Milwaukee, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24 minutes. The average car ownership in West Milwaukee, WI was 1 car per household.

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Diversity

West Milwaukee, WI is home to a population of 4.15k people, from which 93.1% are citizens. As of 2019, 10% of West Milwaukee, WI residents were born outside of the country (416 people).

In 2019, there were 2.36 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.05k people) in West Milwaukee, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 868 White (Hispanic) and 547 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 Milwaukee, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
2.05k ± 270
White (Hispanic)
868 ± 295
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
547 ± 165

34%

Hispanic Population

1.41k people

34% of the people in West Milwaukee, WI are hispanic (1.41k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

10%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

416 people

10.4%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

433 people

As of 2019, 10% of West Milwaukee, WI residents (416 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in West Milwaukee, WI was 10.4%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 4.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 10.8

In 2019, the median age of all people in West Milwaukee, WI was 37.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 35, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 41. But people in West Milwaukee, WI are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all West Milwaukee, WI residents was 36.

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

93.1%

2019 Citizenship

93.5%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 93.1% of West Milwaukee, WI residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in West Milwaukee, WI was 93.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
102 ± 74
Vietnam
54 ± 42
Gulf War (1990s)
21 ± 24

West Milwaukee, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.89 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Wisconsin. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Wisconsin, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

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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Economy

Median household income in West Milwaukee, WI is $41,591. In 2019, the place with the highest median household income in West Milwaukee, WI was Census Tract 1101 with a value of $41,591, followed by N/A and N/A, with respective values of N/A and N/A.

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 Milwaukee, WI employs 2.04k people. The largest industries in West Milwaukee, WI are Health Care & Social Assistance (329 people), Retail Trade (306 people), and Manufacturing (304 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing ($85,568), Information ($70,833), and Wholesale Trade ($63,889).

Wages

Median Household Income

$41,591

2019 value

± $8,573

8.78%

1 Year Growth

± 22.6%

Households in West Milwaukee, WI have a median annual income of $41,591, 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 $38,235 in 2018, which represents a 8.78% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in West Milwaukee, 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 Milwaukee, 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 1101
N/A
N/A

In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in West Milwaukee, WI was Census Tract 1101 with a value of $41,591, followed by N/A and N/A, with respective values of N/A and N/A.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

14.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Milwaukee, WI (613 out of 4.11k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 45 - 54 and then Females 55 - 64.

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
381 ± 139
Black
192 ± 125
Hispanic
135 ± 102

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

2.04k

2019 Value

± 291

−7.6%

1 Year decline

± 21.8%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in West Milwaukee, WI declined at a rate of −7.6%, from 2.21k employees to 2.04k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Milwaukee, WI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (312 people), Production Occupations (285 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (244 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Milwaukee, WI.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of West Milwaukee, WI, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (312 people), Production Occupations (285 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (244 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, West Milwaukee, WI has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (2.46 times higher than expected), Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (1.88 times), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations (1.52 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of West Milwaukee, WI, by median earnings, are Management Occupations ($67,344), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($66,071), and Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations ($65,208).

Industries

Employment by Industries

2.04k

2019 Value

± 291

−7.6%

1 Year decline

± 21.8%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in West Milwaukee, WI declined at a rate of −7.6%, from 2.21k employees to 2.04k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Milwaukee, WI, are Health Care & Social Assistance (329 people), Retail Trade (306 people), and Manufacturing (304 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of West Milwaukee, WI, though some of these residents may live in West Milwaukee, 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 Milwaukee, WI, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (329 people), Retail Trade (306 people), and Manufacturing (304 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, West Milwaukee, WI has an unusually high number of Accommodation & Food Services (1.7 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (1.49 times), and Retail Trade (1.34 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in West Milwaukee, WI, by median earnings, are Transportation & Warehousing ($85,568), Information ($70,833), and Wholesale Trade ($63,889).

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

Showing data for Wisconsin.

$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 Milwaukee, WI. Showing the available data for Milwaukee County, WI.

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

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

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Wisconsin.

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 Milwaukee, WI was $137,500 in 2019, which is 0.572 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $134,900 to $137,500, a 1.93% increase. The homeownership rate in West Milwaukee, WI is 42.6%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in West Milwaukee, WI have an average commute time of 24 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in West Milwaukee, WI is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property Value

$137,500

2019 Median

± $7,239

$134,900

2018 Median

± $5,732

In 2019, the median property value in West Milwaukee, WI grew to to $137,500 from the previous year's value of $134,900.

The following charts display, first, the property values in West Milwaukee, 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 Milwaukee, 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.

$41,591

Median Household Income

± $8,573

1.91k

Number of Households

± 270

In 2019, the median household income of the 1.91k households in West Milwaukee, WI grew to $41,591 from the previous year's value of $38,235.

The following chart displays the households in West Milwaukee, 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 $50k - $60k range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

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

Rent vs Own

42.6%

2019 Homeownership

40.2%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 42.6% of the housing units in West Milwaukee, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 40.2%.

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

Commute Time

24 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Milwaukee, WI have a shorter commute time (24 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 2.72% of the workforce in West Milwaukee, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (80.4%)
Public Transit (9.07%)
Carpooled (4.39%)

In 2019, 80.4% of workers in West Milwaukee, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (9.07%) and those who carpooled to work (4.39%).

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

1 car

Average Number

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

Health

90.8% of the population of West Milwaukee, WI has health coverage, with 47.4% on employee plans, 25.9% on Medicaid, 6.06% on Medicare, 9.16% on non-group plans, and 2.34% 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

9.21%

Uninsured

47.4%

Employer Coverage

25.9%

Medicaid

6.06%

Medicare

9.16%

Non-Group

2.34%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Milwaukee, WI declined by 30.5% from 13.3% to 9.21%.

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