West Bend, WI Demographics

A map of West Bend's Population by Race

West Bend, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 32,030, a less than 1% change from the 31,752 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.2% White, 4.6% Hispanic, 4.0% Multiracial, 1.9% Black, 0.9% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Bend, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Bend has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Wisconsin overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In West Bend, that probability was 21.1% in 2020 and 21.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Bend is ranked the 27th most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 places. 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 Bend was ranked the 26th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Bend's White Population

28,242 residents of West Bend, or 88.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Bend is higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. West Bend ranks 524th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Bend's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of West Bend's population has remained roughly unchanged at 88.2%.

West Bend is more White than neighboring Newburg (82.1% White), and Allenton (68.3% White). West Bend is less White than neighboring Jackson (93.1% White), Kewaskum (91.7% White), and Slinger (94.6% White).

West Bend's Black Population

622 residents of West Bend, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Bend is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. West Bend ranks 98th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Bend's Black population has grown by an estimated 18.3%. Black residents' share of West Bend's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

West Bend is more Black than neighboring Jackson (0.3% Black), Kewaskum (0% Black), Slinger (0% Black), Newburg (0% Black), and Allenton (0% Black).

West Bend's Asian Population

289 residents of West Bend, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Bend is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. West Bend ranks 188th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Bend's Asian population has declined by an estimated 15.5%. Asian residents' share of West Bend's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

West Bend is more Asian than neighboring Jackson (0.2% Asian), Kewaskum (0.4% Asian), Newburg (0.2% Asian), and Allenton (0% Asian). West Bend is less Asian than neighboring Slinger (1% Asian).

West Bend's Hispanic Population

1,484 residents of West Bend, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Bend is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. West Bend ranks 205th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Bend's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.6%. Hispanic residents' share of West Bend's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.6%.

West Bend is more Hispanic than neighboring Jackson (3.5% Hispanic), and Slinger (3.5% Hispanic). West Bend is less Hispanic than neighboring Kewaskum (6.9% Hispanic), Newburg (15.1% Hispanic), and Allenton (30% Hispanic).

West Bend's Native American/Other Population

103 residents of West Bend, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Bend is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. West Bend ranks 389th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Bend's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 47.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Bend's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

West Bend is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kewaskum (0% Native American/Other), Slinger (0.1% Native American/Other), and Allenton (0% Native American/Other). West Bend is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jackson (1.3% Native American/Other), and Newburg (0.9% Native American/Other).

West Bend's Multiracial Population

1,290 residents of West Bend, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Bend is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. West Bend ranks 391st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Bend's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 28.1%. Multiracial residents' share of West Bend's population has increased from 3.2% to 4.0%.

West Bend is more Multiracial than neighboring Jackson (1.6% Multiracial), Kewaskum (1% Multiracial), Slinger (0.9% Multiracial), Newburg (1.8% Multiracial), and Allenton (1.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.