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.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Centennial Celebration
4 Notable Businesses
5 Schools
6 Notable natives
7 External links

[edit] Geography

West Allis is located at 43°0′29″N, 88°1′6″W (43.008114, -88.018353)^GR1. The upper courses of the Root and Kinnickinnic Rivers flow through the city.

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 0.2 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (0.18%) is water.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 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.

[edit] Centennial Celebration

On June 15th, 2006 the city celebrated its 100th anniversary. The celebration included a parade, fireworks and a family festival.

[edit] Notable Businesses

Allis-Chalmers, since closed
Siemens Power Corporation, now on former Allis-Chalmers grounds
Quad Graphics, Printer of many famous magazines

[edit] Schools

The current schools in the West Allis - West Milwaukee School District:

Franklin Elementary
Hoover Elementary
Horace Mann Elementary
Irving Elementary
Jefferson Elementary
Lincoln Elementary
Longfellow Elementary
Madison Elementary
Mitchell Elementary
Pershing Elementary
Walker Elementary
Wilson Elementary
Frank Lloyd Wright Middle School
West Milwaukee Middle School
West Allis Central High School
Nathan Hale High School
Dottke Alternative High School

[edit] Notable natives

Dan Jansen, Olympic speedskater
Harvey Kuenn, baseball player/coach/manager
Liberace, pianist/entertainer
Chris Witty, Olympic speedskater
Jeffrey Dahmer, serial killer
Jeff Jagodzinski, Boston College Football Coach

[edit] External links

City of West Allis
[1]
Photographs From West Allis Centennial Parade 15 June 2006
West Allis - West Milwaukee School District
Maps and aerial photos Coordinates: 43.008114° -88.018353°
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