HarrisDemocratic68.1%1,129TrumpRepublican29.9%496OtherAll other candidates2.0%33
D+38.2- Lead
- 633
- Total
- 1,658
- vs nation
- D+39.6
- Turnout
- —
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President margin by year
Place winner margin
Boundary by 2024 margin · Precinct returns · VEST · MIT Election Lab
President results by year
Vote totals, margins, and source status
BidenDemocratic66.3%1,131TrumpRepublican31.6%539OtherAll other candidates2.1%36
D+34.7- Lead
- 592
- Total
- 1,706
- vs nation
- D+30.2
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic63.5%1,025TrumpRepublican29.6%478OtherAll other candidates6.9%111
D+33.9- Lead
- 547
- Total
- 1,614
- vs nation
- D+31.8
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic63.5%1,104RomneyRepublican35.5%617OtherAll other candidates1.0%18
D+28.0- Lead
- 487
- Total
- 1,739
- vs nation
- D+24.1
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic64.4%1,109McCainRepublican34.1%587OtherAll other candidates1.5%26
D+30.3- Lead
- 522
- Total
- 1,722
- vs nation
- D+23.0
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic58.5%1,034BushRepublican40.1%710OtherAll other candidates1.4%25
D+18.3- Lead
- 324
- Total
- 1,769
- vs nation
- D+20.8
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+38.2MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 4,0382024 5-year
- Median household income
- $49,1282024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 47.1%2024 5-year
- Black
- 15.9%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 31.9%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+38.2 in 2024MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +18.3% |
| 2008 | +30.3% |
| 2012 | +28.0% |
| 2016 | +33.9% |
| 2020 | +34.7% |
| 2024 | +38.2% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 68.1%Harris1,129 | 29.9%Trump496 | 2.0% | D+38.2 | D+3.5 | D+39.6 | 1,658 | |
| D | 66.3%Biden1,131 | 31.6%Trump539 | 2.1% | D+34.7 | D+0.8 | D+30.2 | 1,706 | |
| D | 63.5%Clinton1,025 | 29.6%Trump478 | 6.9% | D+33.9 | D+5.9 | D+31.8 | 1,614 | |
| D | 63.5%Obama1,104 | 35.5%Romney617 | 1.0% | D+28.0 | R+2.3 | D+24.1 | 1,739 | |
| D | 64.4%Obama1,109 | 34.1%McCain587 | 1.5% | D+30.3 | — | D+23.0 | 1,722 | |
| D | 58.5%Kerry1,034 | 40.1%Bush710 | 1.4% | D+18.3 | — | D+20.8 | 1,769 |
Federal and statewide elections · 1 House · 1 Senate
U.S. House
Each row shows U.S. House votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
| Year | Vote lead | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | D | 72.7%1,101 | 27.3%413 | 1,514 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | D | 69.5%1,128 | 27.3%442 | 1,622 |
West Milwaukee is an independent village of roughly 4,000 residents entirely enclosed within Milwaukee, giving it an unusual jurisdictional identity that shapes local governance and voter turnout patterns distinct from its larger neighbor.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 38.2 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 3.5 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 38.2 points.
A population of 4,038, a 47% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $49,128 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did West Milwaukee, Wisconsin vote in 2024?
In 2024, West Milwaukee, Wisconsin voted Democratic by 38.2 points (D+38.2), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 1,658 votes cast, 1,129 went Democratic and 496 went Republican.
How many people live in West Milwaukee, Wisconsin?
West Milwaukee, Wisconsin has a population of 4,038 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in West Milwaukee, Wisconsin?
Median household income in West Milwaukee, Wisconsin is $49,128 — below the national median of $80,734. The Wisconsin state median is $77,485.
What is the political history of West Milwaukee, Wisconsin?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in West Milwaukee, Wisconsin from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.