Demographics & People — West Allis, Wisconsin
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 59,588 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~59,700 |
| Median Age | 39.7 |
| Total Households | 27,740 |
| Family Households | 13,711 |
| Average Household Size | 2.12 |
| Diversity Index | 0.4132 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 44,382 |
| Black or African American | 3,765 |
| Asian | 1,817 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9,554 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 21,028 |
| Other groups | 15,299 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 10,143 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 8,815 |
| Polish | 8,414 |
| Irish | 6,008 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 5,807 |
| English | 2,930 |
| Norwegian | 2,518 |
| Italian | 2,473 |
Language
| English Only | 48,624 |
| Spanish | 4,935 |
| Population 5+ | 55,940 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 3,285 |
| Population 18+ | 47,789 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 10.1% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for West Allis, Wisconsin.