West Allis, Wisconsin Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
West Allis, WI Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | West Allis | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 59,584 | 5,910,864 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 5224.5 | 90.2 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.20% | 0.34% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 38.6 | 40.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 28,298 | 2,477,189 | 130,235,071 |
Population in West Allis declined by 0.3% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 59,584 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in West Allis is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 24.6% of residents. That is 3.8 points above Wisconsin as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 11,538 19.4% -2.0 pts
- Millennials 29–44 14,642 24.6% +3.8 pts
- Gen X 45–60 11,954 20.1% -0.7 pts
- Boomers 61–79 9,955 16.7% -1.1 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Wisconsin, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.8% of the people living in West Allis and men 49.2%.
- Women 50.8% Wisconsin 50.0%
- Men 49.2% Wisconsin 50.0%
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Economy
West Allis has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | West Allis | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,223 | $77,698 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.68% | 4.41% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% | 3.2% | 5.2% |
The median household income in West Allis is about 13% lower than in Wisconsin.
Housing
| Metric | West Allis | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $172,317 | $170,479 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,007 | $1,087 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 55.5% | 67.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in West Allis is about 14.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,007 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in West Allis spend about 38 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 158 hours, about 6.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | West Allis | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 19.0 | 18.8 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 38.0 | 37.5 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 158 | 156 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,903 | $4,846 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 10.1% | 13.1% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 39,650 | 6,703 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,883 | 811 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in West Allis is about the same as in Wisconsin.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
West Allis has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | West Allis | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.1% | 29.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.07 | 2.33 | 2.53 |
Health
West Allis has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | West Allis | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.2 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.1% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.0% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
West Allis, WI Compared With Nearby Cities
How West Allis, WI compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Allis, WI | 59,584 | $67,223 #3/3 | $172,317 #3/3 | 19.0 min #2/3 |
| Greenfield, WI | 37,199 | $71,643 | $232,535 | 21.4 min |
| Wauwatosa, WI | 48,477 | $100,896 | $355,961 | 18.3 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about West Allis, Wisconsin.
How many people live in West Allis, Wisconsin?
About 59,584 people live in West Allis, Wisconsin, in 28,298 households of 2.1 people on average. The median age is 38.6, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is West Allis, Wisconsin urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, West Allis, Wisconsin has 5,225 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 60 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is West Allis, Wisconsin an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 2.6 times the median household income ($172,317 against $67,223), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,007 a month takes about 18% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in West Allis, Wisconsin?
Unemployment in West Allis, Wisconsin is only 4.1%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
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