Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

West Allis, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

59,612

Median Agei

39.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

69.8%41,615

Hispanic/Latino

17.1%10,196

Black

5%2,978

Two or More

4.7%2,788

Asian

2.7%1,615

Other

0.4%212

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%184

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%24

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.2%1,868

High School Diploma

26.9%11,940

Some College (<1 yr)

6.7%2,987

Some College (1+ yr)

15%6,669

Associate's Degree

9.7%4,309

Bachelor's Degree

21.9%9,744

Master's Degree

5.6%2,502

Professional Degree

0.8%365

Doctorate

1.2%540

HS or Higher

92%

BA or Higher

29.6%

Graduate+

7.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$203,800

Median Renti

$1,007

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

55.5%15,705

Renter-Occupied

44.5%12,606

Total Units

30,294

Homeownership

55.5%

Vacancy Rate

6.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.7%745

$50K–$100K

2.4%382

$100K–$150K

9.7%1,525

$150K–$200K

31.1%4,879

$200K–$300K

40.7%6,398

$300K–$500K

10%1,576

$500K–$1M

0.9%136

$1M+

0.4%64

Rent Distribution

Under $500

888

$500–$750

1,559

$750–$1,000

3,673

$1,000–$1,250

2,879

$1,250–$1,500

1,663

$1,500–$2,000

1,386

$2,000+

347

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%212

2010–2019

2.2%663

2000–2009

1.7%513

1990–1999

5.3%1,614

1980–1989

6.1%1,863

1970–1979

11.7%3,554

1960–1969

13.2%3,995

1950–1959

22.3%6,757

1940–1949

10.9%3,300

1939 or earlier

25.8%7,823

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75%21,247

Electricity

20%5,670

Other

1.4%401

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%388

Fuel Oil

0.9%248

Wood

0.6%179

No Fuel

0.6%178

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$67,611

Mean Household Incomei

$83,065

Per Capita Incomei

$39,741

Poverty Ratei

11.4%

Unemploymenti

4.1%

Labor Forcei

32,547

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.1%1,451

$10K–$15K

5.3%1,491

$15K–$20K

2.4%677

$20K–$25K

2.8%805

$25K–$30K

5%1,403

$30K–$35K

3.3%943

$35K–$40K

3.9%1,090

$40K–$45K

4.3%1,222

$45K–$50K

4.4%1,247

$50K–$60K

7.7%2,167

$60K–$75K

12.2%3,452

$75K–$100K

14.6%4,129

$100K–$125K

11.3%3,185

$125K–$150K

6.5%1,846

$150K–$200K

7.2%2,029

$200K+

4.1%1,174

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

1,409

Residentsi

1,637

Avg. Tenant Renti

$396/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

10 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing2 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers254 homes85% occupied$391/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8488 homes94% occupied$401/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC128 homes96% occupied$390/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $67,611/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

83%

Very low income$20K–$34K/yr

16.3%

Low income$34K–$54K/yr

0.7%

Who Receives This Housing

55.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

33.4% of subsidized households are minority

32.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

74.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,850(5.9% of civilian adults)