West Salem, WI

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2023 Population

5,268

0.286% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

40.5

6.25% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

8.87%

92.8% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$90,991

13.9% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$269,300

10.3% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

2,553

2.96% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, West Salem, WI had a population of 5.27k people with a median age of 40.5 and a median household income of $90,991. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of West Salem, WI grew from 5,253 to 5,268, a 0.286% increase and its median household income grew from $79,891 to $90,991, a 13.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West Salem, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.4%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.47%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.37%), White (Hispanic) (0.721%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.721%).

None of the households in West Salem, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

100% of the residents in West Salem, WI are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in West Salem, WI was $269,300, and the homeownership rate was 78.8%.

Most people in West Salem, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.1 minutes. The average car ownership in West Salem, WI was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

West Salem, WI is home to a population of 5.27k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.58% of West Salem, WI residents were born outside of the country (83 people).

In 2023, there were 13.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.55k people) in West Salem, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 341 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 283 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2023 Citizenship

99.6%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of West Salem, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in West Salem, WI was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in West Salem, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in West Salem, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
4.55k ± 412
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
341 ± 347
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
283 ± 269

1.73%

Hispanic Population

91 people

1.73% of the people in West Salem, WI are hispanic (91 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in West Salem, WI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Wisconsin.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
84,791 ± 7,097 people
India
23,051 ± 3,720 people
China
15,381 ± 3,041 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 84,791 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 23,051 and China with 15,381.

Foreign-Born Population

1.58%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

83 people

1.75%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

92 people

As of 2023, 1.58% of West Salem, WI residents (83 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in West Salem, WI was 1.75%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in West Salem, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
73 ± 46
Gulf War (2001-)
65 ± 52
Gulf War (1990s)
33 ± 40

West Salem, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.12 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of West Salem, WI employs 2.55k people. The largest industries in West Salem, WI are Health Care & Social Assistance (627 people), Educational Services (446 people), and Manufacturing (237 people), and the highest paying industries are Manufacturing ($217,928), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($91,563), and Wholesale Trade ($85,435).

Males in Wisconsin have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,062. The income inequality in Wisconsin (measured using the Gini index) is 0.443, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

2.55k

2023 Value

± 471

−2.96%

1 Year decline

± 25.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in West Salem, WI declined at a rate of −2.96%, from 2.63k employees to 2.55k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Salem, WI, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (336 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (263 people), and Management Occupations (250 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Salem, WI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Wisconsin (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2.55k

2023 Value

± 471

−2.96%

1 Year decline

± 25.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in West Salem, WI declined at a rate of −2.96%, from 2.63k employees to 2.55k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Salem, WI, are Health Care & Social Assistance (627 people), Educational Services (446 people), and Manufacturing (237 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of West Salem, WI, though some of these residents may live in West Salem, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$63,419

Median earning men ± $16,987

$40,532

Median earning women ± $5,803

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($218,313), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($91,563), and Wholesale Trade ($85,435).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($41,901), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,815), and Manufacturing ($33,654).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

1.6%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.95M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 1.6% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.3%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Wisconsin.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 49.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.518%).

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing the state of Wisconsin. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.6%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.7%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.518%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 49.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.518%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wisconsin for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Wisconsin

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Ron Johnson

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tammy Baldwin

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing Wisconsin.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Wisconsin over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Wisconsin

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Wisconsin have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.697% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.597% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.41M), Some college (1.02M), and Bachelors Degree (921k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in West Salem, WI was $269,300 in 2023, which is 0.888 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $244,100 to $269,300, a 10.3% increase. The homeownership rate in West Salem, WI is 78.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in West Salem, WI have an average commute time of 20.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in West Salem, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in West Salem, WI is $90,991. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in West Salem, WI was Census Tract 104.01 with a value of $109,479, followed by Census Tract 108 and Census Tract 101.02, with respective values of $93,266 and $92,177.

Housing

Property

$269,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$20,614

$1,562

Median Property Taxes

±$340

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In West Salem, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in West Salem, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

78.8%

Homeownership

2023

63.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 78.8% of the housing units in West Salem, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in West Salem, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 104.01
Census Tract 108
Census Tract 101.02

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in West Salem, WI was Census Tract 104.01 with a value of $109,479, followed by Census Tract 108 and Census Tract 101.02, with respective values of $93,266 and $92,177.

The following map shows all of the places in West Salem, WI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$90,991

Median Household Income

± $16,769

1.98k

Number of Households

± 372

In 2023, the median household income of the 1.98k households in West Salem, WI grew to $90,991 from the previous year's value of $79,891.

The following chart displays the households in West Salem, WI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for West Salem, WI is from Wisconsin.

0.443

2022 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

0.443

2021 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2022, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.043% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wisconsin in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Wisconsin across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (81.6%)
Worked At Home (13.2%)
Carpooled (4.56%)

In 2023, 81.6% of workers in West Salem, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.2%) and those who carpooled to work (4.56%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Salem, WI have a shorter commute time (20.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.39% of the workforce in West Salem, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in West Salem, WI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in West Salem, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in West Salem, WI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.87% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Salem, WI (452 out of 5.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 35 - 44, followed by Males < 5 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in West Salem, WI is Asian, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

98.6% of the population of West Salem, WI has health coverage, with 60.9% on employee plans, 8.11% on Medicaid, 11.9% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 5.72% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in La Crosse County, WI see 705 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.17% increase from the previous year (690 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1021 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 285 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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705 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in La Crosse County, WI

Primary care physicians in La Crosse County, WI see an average of 705 patients per year. This represents a 2.17% increase from the previous year (690 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in La Crosse County, WI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.8% under 18 years, 14.9% between 18 and 34 years, 39% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.5% were men and 49.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

1.36%

Uninsured

60.9%

Employer Coverage

8.11%

Medicaid

11.9%

Medicare

12%

Non-Group

5.72%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Salem, WI declined by 60.6% from 3.45% to 1.36%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in West Salem, WI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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