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West Allis is a city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 60,009 as of the 2020 census. Located directly west of downtown Milwaukee, West Allis has long been an integral part of the Milwaukee metro area.

Population

According to the Wikipedia page for West Allis, the city has seen its population decline over the past few decades as manufacturing jobs have left the area. After peaking at 70,000 residents in 1960, the population fell to around 61,000 by 2010. As of the 2020 census, the population now stands at 60,009.

History

West Allis has its origins as an agricultural area in the 19th century. The town was officially incorporated in 1902. By this time, West Allis had started transitioning from an agricultural center to an industrial and residential suburb of Milwaukee due to its proximity to rail and highway access.

Key events in West Allis' history include:

For more details, visit the History of West Allis page on the city government website.

Economy and Major Employers

The economy of West Allis has historically been driven by manufacturing, centered around machinery, automobiles, metalworking and other industries. While manufacturing has declined in recent decades, it still plays an important role.

Today the largest employers in West Allis are:

For more details on the West Allis economy visit the city website.

Landmarks and Attractions

Some of the notable landmarks and attractions in West Allis include:

Economy and Business

The West Allis economy has historically relied on manufacturing, and the city remains home to many factories and production facilities. However, the city is working to diversify its economy and encourage growth in other sectors like professional business services, healthcare, education and retail.

Major business corridors in West Allis include:

The largest business organizations in the city are the West Allis Chamber of Commerce and the West Allis Downtown Business Improvement District.

West Allis offers resources for businesses and developers looking to locate in the city, which can be found on the city website.

Transportation

Public transportation in West Allis is provided by the Milwaukee County Transit System with extensive bus services throughout the city and connecting to downtown Milwaukee. The MCTS website has full system maps and schedules.

Interstate 94 and Interstate 894 provide highway access and link West Allis to the greater metro area. Other major roads are W Greenfield Ave, W Lincoln Ave, W National Ave and S 84th St.

The Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is the main airport serving West Allis and the Milwaukee area for commercial passenger flights.

Milwaukee County

West Allis is located in southeast Wisconsin within Milwaukee County. The county seat is the City of Milwaukee.

Milwaukee County website: https://county.milwaukee.gov/

Milwaukee County Courthouse address:

901 N. 9th St, Milwaukee, WI 53233

Education

Public education in West Allis is managed by the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District, which covers both municipalities. The district operates:

Higher education options in the metro area include:

Local Resources

Here are some additional local resources in West Allis:

In addition, the City of West Allis government website at westalliswi.gov provides information on all municipal departments and community resources.




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