West Allis, WI Demographics
A map of West Allis's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 41,549 | 68.9% |
Hispanic | 10,211 | 16.9% |
Black | 3,540 | 5.9% |
Multiracial | 2,752 | 4.6% |
Asian | 1,515 | 2.5% |
Native American/Other | 758 | 1.3% |
West Allis, Wisconsin had a population of 60,325 in 2020. It was 68.9% White, 5.9% Black, 2.5% Asian, 16.9% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 4.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of West Allis, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, West Allis is the 11th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
West Allis's White Population
41,549 residents of West Allis identify as White, or 68.9%. This makes the White share of the population of West Allis slightly less than the White share of the population of Wisconsin (78.6% White). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, West Allis is ranked #757 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
West Allis is more White than neighboring West Milwaukee (42.6% White). West Allis is less White than neighboring Greenfield (72% White), Wauwatosa (81.4% White), Hales Corners (84.5% White), and Elm Grove (89.4% White).
West Allis's Black Population
3,540 residents of West Allis identify as Black, or 5.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Allis roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Wisconsin (6.2% Black). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, West Allis is ranked #21 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
West Allis is more Black than neighboring Greenfield (3.9% Black), Hales Corners (2% Black), and Elm Grove (0.8% Black). West Allis is less Black than neighboring West Milwaukee (13.7% Black).
West Allis's Asian Population
1,515 residents of West Allis identify as Asian, or 2.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Allis roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Wisconsin (3% Asian). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, West Allis is ranked #74 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
West Allis is more Asian than neighboring Hales Corners (1.8% Asian), and Elm Grove (2.4% Asian). West Allis is less Asian than neighboring Greenfield (5.9% Asian), and Wauwatosa (3.4% Asian).
West Allis's Hispanic Population
10,211 residents of West Allis identify as Hispanic, or 16.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Allis slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Wisconsin (7.6% Hispanic). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, West Allis is ranked #31 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
West Allis is more Hispanic than neighboring Greenfield (13.8% Hispanic), Wauwatosa (4.6% Hispanic), Hales Corners (7.8% Hispanic), and Elm Grove (3.3% Hispanic). West Allis is less Hispanic than neighboring West Milwaukee (35.6% Hispanic).
West Allis's Native American/Other Population
758 residents of West Allis identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of West Allis roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Wisconsin (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, West Allis is ranked #159 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
West Allis is more Native American/Other than neighboring Greenfield (0.8% Native American/Other), Wauwatosa (0.5% Native American/Other), West Milwaukee (1.2% Native American/Other), Hales Corners (0.4% Native American/Other), and Elm Grove (0.4% Native American/Other).
West Allis's Multiracial Population
2,752 residents of West Allis identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Allis roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Wisconsin (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, West Allis is ranked #106 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
West Allis is more Multiracial than neighboring Greenfield (3.7% Multiracial), Wauwatosa (4.2% Multiracial), West Milwaukee (4.4% Multiracial), Hales Corners (3.5% Multiracial), and Elm Grove (3.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.