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 Milwaukee, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,038

Median Agei

36.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

45.3%1,830

Hispanic/Latino

28.9%1,169

Black

17.7%716

Two or More

6%244

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.6%64

Asian

0.4%15

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.2%149

High School Diploma

35.2%1,018

Some College (<1 yr)

5.5%158

Some College (1+ yr)

18.8%543

Associate's Degree

7.4%214

Bachelor's Degree

15.8%457

Master's Degree

3.4%98

Professional Degree

0.4%12

HS or Higher

91.6%

BA or Higher

19.6%

Graduate+

3.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$207,400

Median Renti

$920

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

33.8%654

Renter-Occupied

66.2%1,280

Total Units

2,083

Homeownership

33.8%

Vacancy Rate

7.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.5%10

$50K–$100K

3.4%22

$100K–$150K

12.2%80

$150K–$200K

29.1%190

$200K–$300K

41.4%271

$300K–$500K

8%52

$500K–$1M

2.4%16

$1M+

2%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$49,128

Mean Household Incomei

$60,964

Per Capita Incomei

$30,140

Poverty Ratei

20.4%

Unemploymenti

1.6%

Labor Forcei

2,249

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.9%153

$10K–$15K

3.8%73

$15K–$20K

6.6%128

$20K–$25K

3.9%76

$25K–$30K

3.3%64

$30K–$35K

5.6%109

$35K–$40K

2.1%40

$40K–$45K

10.5%203

$45K–$50K

8.9%173

$50K–$60K

14.5%281

$60K–$75K

4.1%80

$75K–$100K

8.8%170

$100K–$125K

5.8%113

$125K–$150K

8.2%159

$150K–$200K

5.8%112

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

126

Residentsi

145

Avg. Tenant Renti

$362/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

16 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers39 homes87% occupied$330/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 848 homes88% occupied$380/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC39 homes95% occupied$373/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $49,128/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

94.9%

Very low income$15K–$25K/yr

4.3%

Low income$25K–$39K/yr

0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

39.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

57.7% of subsidized households are minority

33.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

59.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3769.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

364

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,143

Avg. Commutei

18.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,212

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

232(7.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.7%Insured

10.3%Uninsured