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The City of West Bend had a population of 32,030 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. West Bend ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Wisconsin. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for West Bend is located at latitude 43.4253 and longitude -88.1834 in Washington County. The formal boundaries for the City of West Bend encompass a land area of 15.07 sq. miles and a water area of 0.16 sq. miles. Washington County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of West Bend has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 32,030 (100%) |
| Population Density | 2,044 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 22 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $74,076 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,295 |
| Median Home Value | $263,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,680 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,279 (63.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,817 (32.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 584 (4.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 14,096 |
| Average Household Size | 2.24 |
| Family Households | 8,103 (57.5%) |
The table below compares West Bend to the other 808 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Wisconsin by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 27 | 97th |
| Population Density | # 64 | 92nd |
| Median Household Income | # 346 | 57th |
| Per Capita Income | # 299 | 63rd |
| Diversity Index | # 299 | 63rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Wisconsin Census Data Comparison Tool.
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