West Allis, Wisconsin
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West Allis is a city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 61,254 at the 2000 census.
The Wisconsin State Fair Park (which includes the Milwaukee Mile, and is the site of the annual Wisconsin State Fair) is located in West Allis. The Milwaukee Mile is one circuit in the annual Champ Car World Series.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 29.4 km² (11.4 mi²). 29.4 km² (11.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (0.18%) is water.
Demographics
As of the census[Geographic references#2GR2] of 2000, there were 61,254 people, 27,604 households, and 15,375 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,083.7/km² (5,397.6/mi²). There were 28,708 housing units at an average density of 976.6/km² (2,529.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.03% White, 1.34% African American, 0.70% Native American, 1.33% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.18% from other races, and 1.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.52% of the population.There were 27,604 households out of which 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.2% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.3% were non-families. 37.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the city the population was spread out with 21.5% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 32.3% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 93.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $39,394, and the median income for a family was $50,732. Males had a median income of $36,926 versus $26,190 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,914. About 4.6% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.0% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.
Cenntenial Celebration
In 2006 the city will celebrate it's 100th aniversary. The celebration will include a parade, fireworks and a family festival.Notable Businesses
- Allis-Chalmers, since closed
- Siemens Power Corporation, now on former Allis-Chalmers grounds
- Quad Graphics, Printer of many famous magazines
Notable natives
- Dan Jansen, Olympic speedskater
- Chris Witty, Olympic speedskater
- Harvey Kuenn, baseball player/coach/manager
- Liberace, pianist/entertainer
- Jeffrey Dahmer, famous serial killer
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| Surrounding municipalities (over 10,000 inhabitants) | |
Brookfield | Brown Deer | Caledonia | Cedarburg | Cudahy | Delafield | Franklin | Germantown | Glendale | Grafton | Greendale | Greenfield | Menomonee Falls | Mequon | Muskego | New Berlin | Oak Creek | Oconomowoc | Pewaukee | Richfield | Shorewood | South Milwaukee | Waukesha | Wauwatosa | West Allis | Whitefish Bay | | |
| (less than 10,000 inhabitants) | |
| Bayside | Big Bend | Butler | Chenequa | Dousman | Elm Grove | Fox Point | Genesee | Hales Corners | Hartland | Ixonia | Lake Lac La Belle | Lannon | Lisbon | Merton | Nashotah | North Prairie | Oconomowoc Lake | Okauchee Lake | Ottawa | River Hills | Saukville | Saint Francis | Summit | Sussex | Thiensville | Vernon | Wales | West Milwaukee | | |
| Counties | |
| Jefferson | Milwaukee | Ozaukee | Racine | Washington | Waukesha | | |
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