More about West Bend West Bend is a city located in Washington County, Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 28,152. The city is located the Town of West Bend, the Town of Trenton, and the Town of Polk. The city consists of primarily German heritage, and is predominantly middle-class. The name "West Bend" originates from the western bend of the Milwaukee River that runs through the city. West Bend Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 28,152 people, 11,375 households, and 7,518 families residing in the city. The population density is 856.5/km² (2,218.3/mi²). There are 11,926 housing units at an average density of 362.9/km² (939.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 97.30% White, 0.34% Black or African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.61% from other races, and 0.79% from two or more races. 1.84% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 11,375 households out of which 32.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% are married couples living together, 9.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.9% are non-families. 27.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.44 and the average family size is 3.00. In the city the population is spread out with 25.5% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 93.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.6 males. The median income for a household in the city is $48,315, and the median income for a family is $56,299. Males have a median income of $39,904 versus $23,816 for females. The per capita income for the city is $22,116. 5.0% of the population and 3.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 6.5% of those under the age of 18 and 3.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. Today...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of light showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds up to 5 mph. Tonight...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Southeast winds up to 5 mph in the evening becoming calm. Sunday...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds up to 10 mph. Sunday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. West winds up to 5 mph. Monday...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds up to 5 mph. Monday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Tuesday...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Tuesday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows around 60. Wednesday...Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Wednesday Night...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Thursday...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Thursday Night...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Friday...Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Powered by HAMweather Copyright © 2003 HAMweather, LLC, all rights reserved.

