West Milwaukee, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
West Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Village Hall and Police Station
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Location of West Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Milwaukee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.12 sq mi (2.90 km2) |
| • Land | 1.12 sq mi (2.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
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| • Total | 4,114 |
| • Density | 3,673/sq mi (1,418.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 414 |
| FIPS code | 55-85875 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1576537 |
West Milwaukee is a small village located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's found right in the middle of the county, about a mile south of American Family Field. In 2020, about 4,114 people lived there.
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Village History
West Milwaukee became an official village in 1906. It was set up this way to offer lower taxes for businesses and factories. This helped industries grow in the area.
Where is West Milwaukee?
West Milwaukee is located at 43°0′52″N 87°58′24″W / 43.01444°N 87.97333°W.
The United States Census Bureau says the village covers a total area of about 1.12 square miles (2.90 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in West Milwaukee?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 1,458 | — | |
| 1920 | 2,101 | 44.1% | |
| 1930 | 4,168 | 98.4% | |
| 1940 | 5,010 | 20.2% | |
| 1950 | 5,429 | 8.4% | |
| 1960 | 5,043 | −7.1% | |
| 1970 | 4,405 | −12.7% | |
| 1980 | 3,535 | −19.8% | |
| 1990 | 3,973 | 12.4% | |
| 2000 | 4,201 | 5.7% | |
| 2010 | 4,206 | 0.1% | |
| 2020 | 4,114 | −2.2% | |
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Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 4,206 people living in West Milwaukee. These people lived in 1,979 households, with 856 of them being families.
The village had about 3,755 people per square mile (1,450 per square kilometer). There were also 2,145 housing units, like houses and apartments.
Most residents were White (69.4%). Other groups included African American (10.2%), Native American (0.8%), and Asian (3.2%). About 12.1% were from other races, and 4.3% were from two or more races. A large portion, 25.4%, identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, 25.7% of households had children under 18. About 25.7% were married couples. Some households had a female head (12.5%) or a male head (5.1%) without a spouse. Many households (56.7%) were not families. Almost half (45.6%) of all households had just one person living alone. About 9.3% of these single-person households were people aged 65 or older.
The average household had 2.12 people, and the average family had 3.14 people. The average age in the village was 34.7 years. About 22.3% of residents were under 18. People aged 25 to 44 made up the largest group at 32.8%. The village had slightly more males (52.0%) than females (48.0%).
Property Taxes
In 2018, Wisconsin had some of the highest property taxes in the United States. The average property tax rate in the state was 1.96%. This meant people paid about $3,257 in real estate taxes on average. This was the ninth highest average in the U.S.
In 2016, West Milwaukee had the ninth highest property taxes among all towns and villages in Wisconsin. Residents paid about $32.38 for every $1000 of their property's value.
Education in West Milwaukee
Students in West Milwaukee attend schools that are part of the West Allis – West Milwaukee School District.
Schools located within the village include:
- Pershing Elementary School
- West Milwaukee Intermediate School (This used to be West Milwaukee High School)
West Milwaukee also has one private school:
- Cristo Rey Jesuit High School (This school was formerly known as St. Florian's Parish School)
Parks and Recreation
West Milwaukee has three parks for everyone to enjoy: West Milwaukee Park, Centennial Park, and Lions Park.
West Milwaukee Park is the biggest park in the village. It covers 21.1 acres. This park has a track for walking or jogging. It also has a wading pool and a fun play area for children. Plus, there are two baseball fields for sports.
See also
In Spanish: West Milwaukee para niños
