West Milwaukee, WI Demographics

A map of West Milwaukee's Population by Race

West Milwaukee, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 4,038, a slight decrease from the 4,114 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.3% White, 28.9% Hispanic, 17.7% Black, 6.0% Multiracial, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 0.4% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Milwaukee, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Milwaukee has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Milwaukee, that probability was 67.0% in 2020 and 67.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Milwaukee is ranked the 178th 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 Milwaukee was ranked the 172nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Milwaukee's White Population

1,830 residents of West Milwaukee, or 45.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Milwaukee is significantly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. West Milwaukee ranks 781st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Milwaukee's White population has grown by an estimated 4.5%. White residents' share of West Milwaukee's population has increased from 42.6% to 45.3%.

West Milwaukee is more White than neighboring Milwaukee (31.7% White). West Milwaukee is less White than neighboring West Allis (69.8% White), Greenfield (67.4% White), Wauwatosa (77.6% White), and Greendale (79.5% White).

West Milwaukee's Black Population

716 residents of West Milwaukee, or 17.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Milwaukee is considerably higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. West Milwaukee ranks 10th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Milwaukee's Black population has grown by an estimated 27.0%. Black residents' share of West Milwaukee's population has increased from 13.7% to 17.7%.

West Milwaukee is more Black than neighboring West Allis (5% Black), Greenfield (4.1% Black), Wauwatosa (7.1% Black), and Greendale (1.1% Black). West Milwaukee is less Black than neighboring Milwaukee (37.9% Black).

West Milwaukee's Asian Population

15 residents of West Milwaukee, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Milwaukee is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. West Milwaukee ranks 75th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Milwaukee's Asian population has declined by an estimated 85.3%. Asian residents' share of West Milwaukee's population has decreased from 2.5% to 0.4%.

West Milwaukee is less Asian than neighboring Milwaukee (5% Asian), West Allis (2.7% Asian), Greenfield (7.2% Asian), Wauwatosa (4.6% Asian), and Greendale (4.2% Asian).

West Milwaukee's Hispanic Population

1,169 residents of West Milwaukee, or 28.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Milwaukee is significantly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. West Milwaukee ranks 4th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Milwaukee's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 20.2%. Hispanic residents' share of West Milwaukee's population has decreased from 35.6% to 28.9%.

West Milwaukee is more Hispanic than neighboring Milwaukee (20.9% Hispanic), West Allis (17.1% Hispanic), Greenfield (16.6% Hispanic), Wauwatosa (5% Hispanic), and Greendale (11.3% Hispanic).

West Milwaukee's Native American/Other Population

64 residents of West Milwaukee, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Milwaukee is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. West Milwaukee ranks 178th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Milwaukee's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 30.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Milwaukee's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

West Milwaukee is more Native American/Other than neighboring Milwaukee (0.6% Native American/Other), West Allis (0.7% Native American/Other), Greenfield (0.5% Native American/Other), Wauwatosa (0.9% Native American/Other), and Greendale (0.3% Native American/Other).

West Milwaukee's Multiracial Population

244 residents of West Milwaukee, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Milwaukee is slightly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. West Milwaukee ranks 124th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Milwaukee's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 34.1%. Multiracial residents' share of West Milwaukee's population has increased from 4.4% to 6.0%.

West Milwaukee is more Multiracial than neighboring Milwaukee (3.9% Multiracial), West Allis (4.7% Multiracial), Greenfield (4.1% Multiracial), Wauwatosa (4.8% Multiracial), and Greendale (3.6% 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.