NationMaster - Encyclopedia: West Allis, Wisconsin

West Allis is a city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 61,254 at the 2000 census. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1200x800, 321 KB)Copyright Â© 2005 File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1200x800, 321 KB)Copyright Â© 2005 File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Milwaukee County is a county located in the state of Wisconsin. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ...

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. Wisconsin State Fair The Wisconsin State Fair Park in the Milwaukee suburb of West Allis, Wisconsin has been the location of the Wisconsin State Fair since 1892. ... The Milwaukee Mile (also The Mile and Americas Legendary Oval) is a race track in West Allis, Wisconsin, USA. It is a mile long (1. ... State Fair Midway The Wisconsin State Fair is a popular event held annually at the Wisconsin State Fair Park in the West Allis suburb of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. ... Nigel Mansell racing in a Champcar in 1993 Terminology Champcar, a shortened form of Championship Car, has been the name for a class of cars used in American Championship Car Racing for many decades. ...

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. Adapted from Wikipedias WI county maps by Bumm13. ... // The Root River is a river, about 35 mi (55 km) long, that flows to Lake Michigan at the city of Racine in southeastern Wisconsin in the United States. ... Looking North From Baran Park The Kinnickinnic River is one of three primary rivers found in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. ...

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. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (â‰ˆ1,609 m) in length. ...

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. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

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. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

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. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Centennial Celebration

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

Notable Businesses

The Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Co. ... Quad/Graphics is an American printing company based in Sussex, Wisconsin. ...

Notable natives

Dan Jansen (born June 17, 1965 in West Allis, Wisconsin) is an American speedskater best known for winning a gold medal in his final Olympic race after suffering through years of heartbreak. ... Harvey Edward Kuenn (December 4, 1930 - February 28, 1988) was an American player, coach and manager in Major League Baseball. ... Liberace shows off his rings (circa 1980). ... Jessie Lynn Ward is an American former professional wrestler who was forced to retire after being diagnosed with vasovagal syncope. ... Chris (Christine Diane) Witty, born 23 June 1975 in West Allis, Wisconsin, speed skater and track cyclist. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

External links

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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 | Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... Nickname: Cream City, Mil Town, Brew City, The City of Festivals Location of Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin Coordinates: County Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett Area - City 251. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Wisconsin. ... See also: Brookfield (town), Wisconsin Brookfield is a city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. ... Brown Deer is a village located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. ... Caledonia is a town located in Racine County, Wisconsin. ... Cedarburg is a city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. ... Statue in Sheridan Park Cudahy is a city located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. ... Delafield is a city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, along the Bark River. ... Franklin is the name of some places in the U.S. state of Wisconsin: Franklin, Jackson County, Wisconsin Franklin, Kewaunee County, Wisconsin Franklin, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin Franklin, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin Franklin, Sauk County, Wisconsin Franklin, Vernon County, Wisconsin This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other... Germantown is a village in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States. ... Glendale is the name of some places in the U.S. state of Wisconsin: Glendale, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin Glendale, Monroe County, Wisconsin This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Grafton is a village located in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. ... The Historic Trimborn Farm Greendale is a village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. ... Greenfield is the name of some places in the U.S. state of Wisconsin: Greenfield, La Crosse County, Wisconsin Greenfield, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin Greenfield, Monroe County, Wisconsin Greenfield, Sauk County, Wisconsin This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same... Menomonee Falls is a village located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. ... Mequon is a city located in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. ... Muskego is a city located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. ... Motto: Nickname: Founded January 13, 1840 Incorporated 1959 County Waukesha Borough {{{borough}}} Parrish {{{parrish}}} Mayor Jack Chiovatero Area - Total - Water 95. ... Oak Creek is a city located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. ... Oconomowoc is a city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. ... Pewaukee is a city located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. ... Richfield is a town located in Washington County, Wisconsin. ... Shorewood is a village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. ... South Milwaukee is a city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. ... Waukesha is a city located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. ... Municipal Tank No. ... Whitefish Bay is a village in Milwaukee County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. ...

(less than 10,000 inhabitants)

Bayside | Big Bend | Butler | Chenequa | Dousman | Elm Grove | Fox Point | Genesee | Hales Corners | Hartland | Ixonia | Lac La Belle | Lannon | Lisbon | Merton | Nashotah | North Prairie | Pewaukee | Oconomowoc Lake | Okauchee Lake | Ottawa | River Hills | Saukville | Saint Francis | Summit | Sussex | Thiensville | Vernon | Wales | West Milwaukee | Bayside (zip code 53217) is a village located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. ... Big Bend is a village located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. ... Butler is a village located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. ... Chenequa is a village located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. ... Dousman is a village located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. ... Elm Grove is a village located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. ... Fox Point is a village located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. ... Genesee is a town located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. ... Hales Corners is a village located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. ... Hartland is a village located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. ... Ixonia is a town located in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. ... Lac La Belle is a village located mostly in Waukesha County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. ... Lannon is a village located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. ... Lisbon is a town located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. ... Merton is a village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. ... Nashotah is a village located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. ... North Prairie is a village located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. ... Pewaukee is a village located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. ... Oconomowoc Lake is a village located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. ... Okauchee Lake is a census-designated place located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. ... Ottawa is a town located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. ... River Hills is a village located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. ... Saukville is a village located in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. ... St. ... Summit is a town located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. ... Sussex is a village located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. ... Thiensville is a village located in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. ... Vernon is a town located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. ... Wales is a village located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. ... West Milwaukee is a village located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. ...

Counties

Jefferson | Milwaukee | Ozaukee | Racine | Washington | Waukesha | Jefferson County is a county located in the state of Wisconsin. ... Milwaukee County is a county located in the state of Wisconsin. ... Ozaukee County is a county located in the state of Wisconsin. ... Racine County is a county located in the state of Wisconsin. ... Washington County is a county located in the state of Wisconsin. ... Waukesha County is a county located in the state of Wisconsin. ...

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