West Milwaukee, WI Demographics
A map of West Milwaukee's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 1,752 | 42.6% |
Hispanic | 1,465 | 35.6% |
Black | 564 | 13.7% |
Multiracial | 182 | 4.4% |
Asian | 102 | 2.5% |
Native American/Other | 49 | 1.2% |
West Milwaukee, Wisconsin had a population of 4,114 in 2020. It was 42.6% White, 13.7% Black, 2.5% Asian, 35.6% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 4.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of West Milwaukee, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, West Milwaukee is the 172nd 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 Milwaukee's White Population
1,752 residents of West Milwaukee identify as White, or 42.6%. This makes the White share of the population of West Milwaukee considerably less than the White share of the population of Wisconsin (78.6% White). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, West Milwaukee is ranked #781 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
West Milwaukee is more White than neighboring Milwaukee (32.3% White). West Milwaukee is less White than neighboring West Allis (68.9% White), Greenfield (72% White), Wauwatosa (81.4% White), and Greendale (82.4% White).
West Milwaukee's Black Population
564 residents of West Milwaukee identify as Black, or 13.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Milwaukee slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Wisconsin (6.2% Black). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, West Milwaukee is ranked #10 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
West Milwaukee is more Black than neighboring West Allis (5.9% Black), Greenfield (3.9% Black), Wauwatosa (5.9% Black), and Greendale (1.5% Black). West Milwaukee is less Black than neighboring Milwaukee (37.8% Black).
West Milwaukee's Asian Population
102 residents of West Milwaukee identify as Asian, or 2.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Milwaukee roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Wisconsin (3% Asian). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, West Milwaukee is ranked #74 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
West Milwaukee is less Asian than neighboring Milwaukee (5.2% Asian), Greenfield (5.9% Asian), Wauwatosa (3.4% Asian), and Greendale (4.2% Asian).
West Milwaukee's Hispanic Population
1,465 residents of West Milwaukee identify as Hispanic, or 35.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Milwaukee considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Wisconsin (7.6% Hispanic). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, West Milwaukee is ranked #4 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
West Milwaukee is more Hispanic than neighboring Milwaukee (20.1% Hispanic), West Allis (16.9% Hispanic), Greenfield (13.8% Hispanic), Wauwatosa (4.6% Hispanic), and Greendale (7.8% Hispanic).
West Milwaukee's Native American/Other Population
49 residents of West Milwaukee identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of West Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee is ranked #168 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
West Milwaukee is more Native American/Other than neighboring Milwaukee (1% Native American/Other), Greenfield (0.8% Native American/Other), Wauwatosa (0.5% Native American/Other), and Greendale (0.6% Native American/Other). West Milwaukee is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Allis (1.3% Native American/Other).
West Milwaukee's Multiracial Population
182 residents of West Milwaukee identify as Multiracial, or 4.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Milwaukee roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Wisconsin (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, West Milwaukee is ranked #121 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
West Milwaukee is more Multiracial than neighboring Milwaukee (3.6% Multiracial), Greenfield (3.7% Multiracial), Wauwatosa (4.2% Multiracial), and Greendale (3.4% Multiracial). West Milwaukee is less Multiracial than neighboring West Allis (4.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.