West Salem, WI

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West Salem Overview

5,253
TOTAL POPULATION
2,531
MALE POPULATION
2,722
FEMALE POPULATION
92.98
MALES / 100 FEMALES
107.55
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$38,310
PER CAPITA INCOME
$100,524
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$79,891
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
25.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
74.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.39
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,695
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

West Salem Zip Codes

West Salem Area Codes

Race in West Salem

The most populous races in West Salem are White / Caucasian (4,754 | 90.5%), Two or more Races (311 | 5.9%), and Asian (160 | 3.0%).
Race in West Salem
Race# Population% Population
Asian1603.0%
Black / African American70.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1062.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian4,75490.5%
Two or more Races3115.9%
Some other Race210.4%
Total5,253100.0%

Ancestry in West Salem

The most populous ancestries reported in West Salem are German (2,160 | 41.1%), Norwegian (1,001 | 19.1%), Irish (544 | 10.4%), Polish (385 | 7.3%), and English (237 | 4.5%), together accounting for 82.4% of all West Salem residents.
Ancestry in West Salem
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1132.1%
Bangladeshi1252.4%
Cherokee170.3%
Chickasaw20.0%
Cuban280.5%
Czech170.3%
Czechoslovakian260.5%
Danish220.4%
Dutch691.3%
Eastern European140.3%
English2374.5%
European1392.6%
Finnish230.4%
French380.7%
French Canadian160.3%
German2,16041.1%
Indian (Asian)350.7%
Irish54410.4%
Italian1322.5%
Mexican631.2%
Norwegian1,00119.1%
Polish3857.3%
Russian370.7%
Scandinavian380.7%
Scotch-Irish170.3%
Scottish1262.4%
Swedish711.3%
Swiss270.5%
Ukrainian100.2%
Welsh300.6%
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Immigrants in West Salem

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in West Salem came from Asia (67 | 1.3%), South Eastern Asia (44 | 0.8%), Thailand (44 | 0.8%), Brazil (25 | 0.5%), and Latin America (25 | 0.5%), together accounting for 3.9% of all West Salem residents.
Immigrants in West Salem
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia671.3%
Brazil250.5%
China230.4%
Eastern Asia230.4%
Latin America250.5%
South America250.5%
South Eastern Asia440.8%
Thailand440.8%
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Sex and Age in West Salem

Sex and Age in West Salem

The most populous age groups in West Salem are 5 to 9 Years (445 | 17.6%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (243 | 8.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in West Salem
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years110 (4.3%)99 (3.6%)
5 to 9 Years445 (17.6%)243 (8.9%)
10 to 14 Years225 (8.9%)120 (4.4%)
15 to 19 Years203 (8.0%)83 (3.0%)
20 to 24 Years55 (2.2%)188 (6.9%)
25 to 29 Years109 (4.3%)38 (1.4%)
30 to 34 Years101 (4.0%)211 (7.7%)
35 to 39 Years136 (5.4%)126 (4.6%)
40 to 44 Years120 (4.7%)214 (7.9%)
45 to 49 Years69 (2.7%)179 (6.6%)
50 to 54 Years212 (8.4%)131 (4.8%)
55 to 59 Years278 (11.0%)243 (8.9%)
60 to 64 Years117 (4.6%)206 (7.6%)
65 to 69 Years100 (4.0%)211 (7.7%)
70 to 74 Years98 (3.9%)173 (6.4%)
75 to 79 Years68 (2.7%)57 (2.1%)
80 to 84 Years47 (1.9%)91 (3.3%)
85 Years and over38 (1.5%)109 (4.0%)
Total2,531 (100.0%)2,722 (100.0%)

Families and Households in West Salem

Median Family Size in West Salem

The median family size in West Salem is 3.09 persons per family, with single male/father families (56 | 4.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.54 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (216 | 15.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.59 persons per family.
Median Family Size in West Salem
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,127 (80.6%)3.16
Single Male/Father56 (4.0%)3.54
Single Female/Mother216 (15.4%)2.59
Total Families1,399 (100.0%)3.09

Median Household Size in West Salem

The median household size in West Salem is 2.51 persons per household, with single male/father households (56 | 2.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.54 persons per household. non-family households (619 | 30.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.22 persons per household.
Median Household Size in West Salem
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,127 (55.8%)3.16
Single Male/Father56 (2.8%)3.54
Single Female/Mother216 (10.7%)2.59
Non-family619 (30.7%)1.22
Total Households2,018 (100.0%)2.51

Household Size by Marriage Status in West Salem

Out of a total of 2,018 households in West Salem, 1,399 (69.3%) are family households, while 619 (30.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 736, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 531.
Household Size by Marriage Status in West Salem
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-531 (26.3%)
2-Person Households736 (36.5%)68 (3.4%)
3-Person Households198 (9.8%)20 (1.0%)
4-Person Households201 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households211 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households53 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,399 (69.3%)619 (30.7%)

Female Fertility in West Salem

Fertility by Age in West Salem

Average fertility rate in West Salem is 20.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in West Salem
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years22 (100.0%)50.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total22 (100.0%)20.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in West Salem

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in West Salem
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in West Salem

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in West Salem
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree14 (63.6%)33.0
Bachelor's Degree8 (36.4%)24.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total22 (100.0%)20.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in West Salem

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in West Salem
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in West Salem

Income Overview in West Salem

Per Capita Income in West Salem is $38,310, while median incomes of families and households are $100,524 and $79,891 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income5,253$38,310
Median Family Income1,399$100,524
Mean Family Income1,399$119,356
Median Household Income2,018$79,891
Mean Household Income2,018$97,610
Income Deficit1,399$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)5,25325.18%
Wage / Income Gap ($)5,25374.82¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5,2530.39

Earnings by Sex in West Salem

Average Earnings in West Salem are $43,257, $53,067 for men and $39,704 for women, a difference of 25.2%.
Earnings by Sex in West Salem
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,368 (48.7%)$53,067
Female1,441 (51.3%)$39,704
Total2,809 (100.0%)$43,257

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in West Salem

The most common earnings brackets in West Salem are $100,000+ for men (299 | 21.9%) and $50,000 to $54,999 for women (257 | 17.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in West Salem
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less71 (5.2%)42 (2.9%)
$2,500 to $4,99917 (1.2%)54 (3.7%)
$5,000 to $7,49969 (5.0%)76 (5.3%)
$7,500 to $9,9995 (0.4%)12 (0.8%)
$10,000 to $12,499106 (7.7%)58 (4.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99925 (1.8%)12 (0.8%)
$15,000 to $17,49926 (1.9%)47 (3.3%)
$17,500 to $19,99913 (0.9%)26 (1.8%)
$20,000 to $22,49920 (1.5%)57 (4.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)39 (2.7%)
$25,000 to $29,99996 (7.0%)96 (6.7%)
$30,000 to $34,99945 (3.3%)152 (10.5%)
$35,000 to $39,99940 (2.9%)54 (3.7%)
$40,000 to $44,999104 (7.6%)115 (8.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99930 (2.2%)46 (3.2%)
$50,000 to $54,99975 (5.5%)257 (17.8%)
$55,000 to $64,999108 (7.9%)35 (2.4%)
$65,000 to $74,99928 (2.1%)146 (10.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999191 (14.0%)53 (3.7%)
$100,000+299 (21.9%)64 (4.4%)
Total1,368 (100.0%)1,441 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in West Salem

Average earnings in West Salem are $59,327 for men and $46,111 for women, a difference of 22.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $210,825, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $42,713. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $65,752, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $37,852.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in West Salem
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$42,713$0
College or Associate's Degree$46,625$37,852
Bachelor's Degree$60,871$53,090
Graduate Degree$210,825$65,752
Total$59,327$46,111

Family Income in West Salem

Family Income Brackets in West Salem

According to the West Salem family income data, there are 448 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 32.0% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in West Salem
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000110.8%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99960.4%
$25,000 to $34,999705.0%
$35,000 to $49,999835.9%
$50,000 to $74,99919714.1%
$75,000 to $99,99931822.7%
$100,000 to $149,99944832.0%
$150,000 to $199,999634.5%
$200,000+20414.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in West Salem

5-person families (211 | 15.1%) account for the highest median family income in West Salem with $120,567 per family, while 2-person families (736 | 52.6%) have the highest median income of $48,125 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in West Salem
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families736 (52.6%)$96,250
3-Person Families198 (14.1%)$89,392
4-Person Families201 (14.4%)$95,341
5-Person Families211 (15.1%)$120,567
6-Person Families53 (3.8%)$117,266
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total1,399 (100.0%)$100,524

Family Income by Number of Earners in West Salem

The median family income in West Salem is $100,524, with families comprising 2 earners (693) having the highest median family income of $121,930, while families with no earners (146) have the lowest median family income of $65,417, accounting for 49.5% and 10.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in West Salem
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners146 (10.4%)$65,417
1 Earner375 (26.8%)$77,371
2 Earners693 (49.5%)$121,930
3+ Earners185 (13.2%)$89,291
Total1,399 (100.0%)$100,524

Household Income in West Salem

Household Income Brackets in West Salem

With 482 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in West Salem, accounting for 23.9% of all households. In contrast, only 30 households (1.5%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in West Salem
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000301.5%
$10,000 to $14,999592.9%
$15,000 to $24,999914.5%
$25,000 to $34,9991497.4%
$35,000 to $49,99924812.3%
$50,000 to $74,99928914.3%
$75,000 to $99,99938519.1%
$100,000 to $149,99948223.9%
$150,000 to $199,999633.1%
$200,000+22211.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in West Salem

The median household income in West Salem is $79,891, with the highest median household income of $121,618 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 726 households (36.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 36 households (1.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in West Salem
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years36 (1.8%)$0
25 to 44 Years642 (31.8%)$78,920
45 to 64 Years726 (36.0%)$121,618
65+ Years614 (30.4%)$48,906
Total2,018 (100.0%)$79,891

Poverty in West Salem

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in West Salem

With 3.4% poverty level for males and 5.8% for females among the residents of West Salem, 5 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 7 males (25.9%) and 12 females (20.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in West Salem
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)7 (7.1%)
5 Years7 (25.9%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)7 (3.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)12 (20.3%)
18 to 24 Years13 (10.2%)18 (9.6%)
25 to 34 Years18 (8.6%)30 (12.0%)
35 to 44 Years45 (17.6%)1 (0.3%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)42 (9.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)33 (10.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total83 (3.4%)150 (5.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in West Salem

According to the poverty statistics in West Salem, males aged under 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in West Salem
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years110 (100.0%)92 (92.9%)
5 Years20 (74.1%)38 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years551 (100.0%)225 (97.0%)
12 to 14 Years92 (100.0%)83 (100.0%)
15 Years18 (100.0%)24 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years112 (100.0%)47 (79.7%)
18 to 24 Years115 (89.8%)170 (90.4%)
25 to 34 Years192 (91.4%)219 (87.9%)
35 to 44 Years211 (82.4%)339 (99.7%)
45 to 54 Years278 (100.0%)310 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years392 (100.0%)407 (90.6%)
65 to 74 Years193 (100.0%)289 (89.7%)
75 Years and over103 (100.0%)203 (100.0%)
Total2,387 (96.6%)2,446 (94.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in West Salem

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in West Salem show that 1.4% or 16 of the total 1,127 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 8.6%, comprising of 16 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in West Salem
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children694 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children171 (91.4%)16 (8.6%)
3 or 4 Children246 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,111 (98.6%)16 (1.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in West Salem

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in West Salem
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in West Salem

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in West Salem
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children16 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total16 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in West Salem

Employment by Class of Employer in West Salem

Among the 2,550 employed individuals in West Salem, private company employees (1,466 | 57.5%), not-for-profit organizations (490 | 19.2%), and state government employees (266 | 10.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in West Salem
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,46657.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)271.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)963.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations49019.2%
Local Government Employees1666.5%
State Government Employees26610.4%
Federal Government Employees391.5%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total2,550100.0%

Employment Status by Age in West Salem

According to the labor force statistics for West Salem, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,969), 67.9% or 2,695 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.4% or 65 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 243 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 7.4% or 18 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in West Salem
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years178 (73.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years243 (100.0%)18 (7.4%)
25 to 29 Years134 (91.2%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years260 (83.3%)14 (5.4%)
35 to 44 Years571 (95.8%)16 (2.8%)
45 to 54 Years536 (90.7%)17 (3.2%)
55 to 59 Years442 (84.8%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years183 (56.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years106 (18.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over43 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,695 (67.9%)65 (2.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in West Salem

According to labor force statistics for West Salem, 85.4% of individuals (2,126) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,490) are in the labor force, with 2.2% or 47 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 95.8% or 1,044 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.9% or 13 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in West Salem
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School10 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma263 (75.4%)17 (4.9%)
College / Associate Degree809 (78.5%)34 (3.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,044 (95.8%)8 (0.7%)
Total2,126 (85.4%)55 (2.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in West Salem

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in West Salem are Community & Social Service (456 | 17.3%), Computers, Engineering & Science (301 | 11.4%), Education Instruction & Library (288 | 11.0%), Computers & Mathematics (259 | 9.8%), and Management (221 | 8.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in West Salem

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in West Salem, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (82.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in West Salem
OccupationMaleFemale
Management136 (61.5%)85 (38.5%)
Business & Financial46 (43.8%)59 (56.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science269 (89.4%)32 (10.6%)
Computers & Mathematics259 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 94 (20.6%)362 (79.4%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)156 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library82 (28.5%)206 (71.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating29 (17.4%)138 (82.6%)
Health Technologists29 (25.7%)84 (74.3%)
Total (Category)574 (45.9%)676 (54.1%)
Total (Overall)1,257 (47.8%)1,374 (52.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in West Salem are Healthcare Support (120 | 4.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (80 | 3.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (73 | 2.8%), Personal Care & Service (40 | 1.5%), and Security & Protection (12 | 0.5%).
Services Occupations in West Salem

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in West Salem, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (52.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (89.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (67.5%), and Personal Care & Service (67.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in West Salem
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support13 (10.8%)107 (89.2%)
Security & Protection12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving38 (52.0%)35 (47.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance26 (32.5%)54 (67.5%)
Personal Care & Service13 (32.5%)27 (67.5%)
Total (Category)102 (31.4%)223 (68.6%)
Total (Overall)1,257 (47.8%)1,374 (52.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in West Salem are Office & Administration (380 | 14.4%), and Sales & Related (168 | 6.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in West Salem

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in West Salem
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related90 (53.6%)78 (46.4%)
Office & Administration45 (11.8%)335 (88.2%)
Total (Category)135 (24.6%)413 (75.4%)
Total (Overall)1,257 (47.8%)1,374 (52.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in West Salem are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (98 | 3.7%), Construction & Extraction (63 | 2.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (20 | 0.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in West Salem

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in West Salem
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair98 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)181 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,257 (47.8%)1,374 (52.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in West Salem are Material Moving (193 | 7.3%), Transportation (95 | 3.6%), and Production (39 | 1.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in West Salem

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in West Salem
OccupationMaleFemale
Production27 (69.2%)12 (30.8%)
Transportation95 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving143 (74.1%)50 (25.9%)
Total (Category)265 (81.0%)62 (19.0%)
Total (Overall)1,257 (47.8%)1,374 (52.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in West Salem

Employment Industries in West Salem

The major employment industries in West Salem include Health Care & Social Assistance (611 | 23.2%), Educational Services (347 | 13.2%), Retail Trade (318 | 12.1%), Manufacturing (292 | 11.1%), and Finance & Insurance (163 | 6.2%).
Employment Industries in West Salem

Employment Industries by Sex in West Salem

The West Salem industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Educational Services (90.2%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (84.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in West Salem
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting37 (71.2%)15 (28.8%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction96 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing239 (81.9%)53 (18.1%)
Wholesale Trade81 (68.6%)37 (31.4%)
Retail Trade221 (69.5%)97 (30.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing116 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information14 (53.8%)12 (46.2%)
Finance & Insurance44 (27.0%)119 (73.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific16 (69.6%)7 (30.4%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support10 (16.1%)52 (83.9%)
Educational Services34 (9.8%)313 (90.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance92 (15.1%)519 (84.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services46 (46.0%)54 (54.0%)
Public Administration125 (84.5%)23 (15.5%)
Total1,257 (47.8%)1,374 (52.2%)

Education in West Salem

School Enrollment in West Salem

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,446 students in West Salem are elementary school (614 | 42.5%), middle school (318 | 22.0%), and high school (240 | 16.6%).
School Enrollment in West Salem
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool543.7%
Kindergarten614.2%
Elementary School61442.5%
Middle School31822.0%
High School24016.6%
College / Undergraduate15110.4%
Graduate / Professional80.5%
Total1,446100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in West Salem

Out of a total of 1,446 students who are enrolled in schools in West Salem, 91 (6.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,355 (93.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 32 (76.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 345 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in West Salem
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds10 (23.8%)32 (76.2%)
5 to 9 Year Old658 (98.5%)10 (1.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds345 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds213 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds30 (42.2%)41 (57.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over12 (60.0%)8 (40.0%)
Total1,355 (93.7%)91 (6.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in West Salem

Education (334 | 24.3%), business (198 | 14.4%), engineering (174 | 12.6%), physical & health sciences (150 | 10.9%), and science & technology (102 | 7.4%) are the most common fields of study among 1,377 individuals in West Salem who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in West Salem
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics785.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural735.3%
Physical & Health Sciences15010.9%
Psychology372.7%
Social Sciences876.3%
Engineering17412.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology1027.4%
Business19814.4%
Education33424.3%
Literature & Languages332.4%
Liberal Arts & History211.5%
Visual & Performing Arts362.6%
Communications110.8%
Arts & Humanities433.1%
Total1,377100.0%

Transportation & Commute in West Salem

Vehicle Availability by Sex in West Salem

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in West Salem are males with 2 vehicles (619, accounting for 50.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (556, making up 47.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in West Salem
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle20 (1.6%)12 (0.9%)
1 Vehicle185 (15.0%)288 (21.9%)
2 Vehicles619 (50.1%)556 (42.3%)
3 Vehicles311 (25.2%)328 (24.9%)
4 Vehicles100 (8.1%)131 (10.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,235 (100.0%)1,315 (100.0%)

Commute Time in West Salem

The most frequently occuring commute durations in West Salem are 15 to 19 minutes (602 commuters, 26.0%), 20 to 24 minutes (452 commuters, 19.5%), and 25 to 29 minutes (300 commuters, 13.0%).
Commute Time in West Salem
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1848.0%
5 to 9 Minutes2189.4%
10 to 14 Minutes24610.6%
15 to 19 Minutes60226.0%
20 to 24 Minutes45219.5%
25 to 29 Minutes30013.0%
30 to 34 Minutes1355.8%
35 to 39 Minutes462.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes873.8%
60 to 89 Minutes351.5%
90 or more Minutes90.4%

Commute Time by Sex in West Salem

The most common commute times in West Salem are 15 to 19 minutes (256 commuters, 22.0%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (346 commuters, 30.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in West Salem
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes105 (9.0%)79 (6.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes90 (7.7%)128 (11.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes94 (8.1%)152 (13.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes256 (22.0%)346 (30.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes188 (16.2%)264 (23.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes196 (16.8%)104 (9.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes76 (6.5%)59 (5.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes46 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes75 (6.4%)12 (1.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes35 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes3 (0.3%)6 (0.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in West Salem

The most frequent times of departure to work in West Salem are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (269, 23.1%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (444, 38.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in West Salem
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM83 (7.1%)37 (3.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM113 (9.7%)45 (3.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM63 (5.4%)39 (3.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM28 (2.4%)15 (1.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM202 (17.3%)166 (14.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM269 (23.1%)103 (9.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM86 (7.4%)444 (38.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM64 (5.5%)124 (10.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM26 (2.2%)29 (2.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM82 (7.0%)17 (1.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)48 (4.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)9 (0.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM65 (5.6%)44 (3.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM83 (7.1%)30 (2.6%)
Total1,164 (100.0%)1,150 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in West Salem

Occupancy by Ownership in West Salem

Of the total 2,018 dwellings in West Salem, owner-occupied units account for 1,422 (70.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 596 (29.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in West Salem
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,42270.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units59629.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,018100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in West Salem

Occupancy by Household Size in West Salem
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household53126.3%
2-Person Household80439.8%
3-Person Household21810.8%
4+ Person Household46523.0%
Total Housing Units2,018100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in West Salem

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in West Salem
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household343 (64.6%)188 (35.4%)
2-Person Household640 (79.6%)164 (20.4%)
3-Person Household151 (69.3%)67 (30.7%)
4+ Person Household288 (61.9%)177 (38.1%)
Total Housing Units1,422 (70.5%)596 (29.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in West Salem

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in West Salem
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School32 (84.2%)6 (15.8%)
High School Diploma343 (79.9%)86 (20.1%)
College/Associate Degree477 (66.2%)244 (33.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher570 (68.7%)260 (31.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in West Salem

Occupancy by Age of Householder in West Salem
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years29614.7%
35 to 44 Years38218.9%
45 to 54 Years29214.5%
55 to 64 Years43421.5%
65 to 74 Years38118.9%
75 to 84 Years1718.5%
85 Years and Over623.1%
Total2,018100.0%

Housing Finances in West Salem

Median Income by Occupancy in West Salem

Median Income by Occupancy in West Salem
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,422 (70.5%)$99,750
Renter-Occupied596 (29.5%)$56,458
Average2,018 (100.0%)$79,891

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in West Salem

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in West Salem
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)10 (1.7%)
$5,000 to $9,9999 (0.6%)11 (1.8%)
$10,000 to $14,99959 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99918 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99943 (3.0%)30 (5.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99944 (3.1%)105 (17.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999194 (13.6%)55 (9.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999154 (10.8%)134 (22.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999191 (13.4%)195 (32.7%)
$100,000 to $149,999426 (30.0%)56 (9.4%)
$150,000 or more284 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,422 (100.0%)596 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in West Salem

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in West Salem
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30087 (6.1%)10 (1.7%)
$300 to $499133 (9.3%)18 (3.0%)
$500 to $799276 (19.4%)71 (11.9%)
$800 to $999142 (10.0%)79 (13.3%)
$1,000 to $1,499262 (18.4%)256 (42.9%)
$1,500 to $1,999390 (27.4%)112 (18.8%)
$2,000 to $2,49941 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99980 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more11 (0.8%)23 (3.9%)
Total1,422 (100.0%)596 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in West Salem

Housing Structures in West Salem

Housing Structures in West Salem
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,24361.6%
Single Unit, Attached22711.3%
2 Unit Apartments643.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments140.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments804.0%
10 or more Apartments1457.2%
Mobile Home / Other24512.1%
Total2,018100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in West Salem

Housing Structures by Occupancy in West Salem
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,141 (91.8%)102 (8.2%)
Single Unit, Attached60 (26.4%)167 (73.6%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)64 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)80 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)145 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other221 (90.2%)24 (9.8%)
Total1,422 (70.5%)596 (29.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in West Salem

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in West Salem
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms28 (2.0%)145 (24.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms423 (29.7%)291 (48.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms351 (24.7%)98 (16.4%)
8 or more Rooms620 (43.6%)62 (10.4%)
Total1,422 (100.0%)596 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in West Salem

Housing Structure by Heating Type in West Salem
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,161 (81.7%)352 (59.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas53 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity168 (11.8%)244 (40.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene40 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,422 (100.0%)596 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in West Salem

Household Vehicle Usage in West Salem
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle12 (0.8%)52 (8.7%)
1 Vehicle386 (27.1%)265 (44.5%)
2 Vehicles733 (51.5%)170 (28.5%)
3 or more Vehicles291 (20.5%)109 (18.3%)
Total1,422 (100.0%)596 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in West Salem

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in West Salem

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units631791
Median Property Value$219,000$252,500
Median Household Income$53,194$242
Monthly Housing Costs$588$11
Real Estate Taxes$3,317$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in West Salem

Property Value by Mortgage Status in West Salem
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000187 (29.6%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99915 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999323 (51.2%)537 (67.9%)
$300,000 to $499,99994 (14.9%)247 (31.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)7 (0.9%)
$750,000 to $999,99912 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total631 (100.0%)791 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in West Salem

Household Income by Mortgage Status in West Salem
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0009 (1.4%)5 (0.6%)
$10,000 to $24,99996 (15.2%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99944 (7.0%)24 (3.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999153 (24.2%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999107 (17.0%)41 (5.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99945 (7.1%)47 (5.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999135 (21.4%)146 (18.5%)
$150,000 or more42 (6.7%)291 (36.8%)
Total631 (100.0%)791 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in West Salem

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in West Salem
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x246 (39.0%)121,634 (15,377.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x72 (11.4%)448 (56.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x69 (10.9%)162 (20.5%)
4.0x or more244 (38.7%)76 (9.6%)
Total631 (100.0%)791 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in West Salem

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in West Salem
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800132 (20.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499429 (68.0%)24 (3.0%)
Total631 (100.0%)791 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in West Salem

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Salem

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Salem
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years252 (92.0%)22 (8.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,182 (96.0%)49 (4.0%)
19 to 25 Years266 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years432 (94.1%)27 (5.9%)
35 to 44 Years545 (91.4%)51 (8.6%)
45 to 54 Years588 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years815 (96.9%)26 (3.1%)
65 to 74 Years515 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older306 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,901 (96.6%)175 (3.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in West Salem

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in West Salem
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born252 (92.0%)22 (8.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,182 (96.0%)49 (4.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen266 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in West Salem

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in West Salem
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000227 (85.7%)38 (14.3%)
$25,000 to $49,999586 (94.2%)36 (5.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999601 (86.9%)91 (13.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,028 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over2,456 (99.6%)10 (0.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Salem

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Salem
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 623 (8.4%)229 (83.6%)
6 to 18 Years136 (11.1%)1,046 (85.0%)
19 to 25 Years33 (12.4%)238 (89.5%)
25 to 34 Years73 (15.9%)366 (79.7%)
35 to 44 Years81 (13.6%)493 (82.7%)
45 to 54 Years62 (10.5%)558 (94.9%)
55 to 64 Years131 (15.6%)736 (87.5%)
65 to 74 Years494 (95.9%)388 (75.3%)
75 Years and over306 (100.0%)187 (61.1%)
Total1,339 (26.4%)4,241 (83.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in West Salem

Disability Status by Sex by Age in West Salem
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years6 (0.7%)32 (7.2%)
18 to 34 Years30 (8.9%)52 (11.9%)
35 to 64 Years74 (8.0%)90 (8.2%)
65 to 74 Years55 (28.5%)55 (17.1%)
75 Years and over19 (18.4%)80 (39.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in West Salem

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in West Salem: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years7 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years7 (0.8%)18 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years39 (20.2%)23 (7.1%)
75 Years and over13 (12.6%)29 (14.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in West Salem: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)26 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)2 (0.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)14 (6.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in West Salem: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years6 (0.7%)32 (7.2%)
18 to 34 Years23 (6.8%)12 (2.8%)
35 to 64 Years40 (4.3%)23 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years10 (5.2%)16 (5.0%)
75 Years and over13 (12.6%)16 (7.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in West Salem: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years7 (2.1%)7 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years39 (4.2%)44 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years6 (3.1%)46 (14.3%)
75 Years and over19 (18.4%)79 (38.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in West Salem: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years19 (2.1%)1 (0.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)8 (2.5%)
75 Years and over13 (12.6%)56 (27.6%)

Technology Access in West Salem

Computing Device Access in West Salem

Computing Device Access in West Salem
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,63881.2%
Smartphone1,81589.9%
Tablet1,44871.8%
No Computing Device1115.5%
Total2,018100.0%

Internet Access in West Salem

Internet Access in West Salem
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet70.4%
Broadband Home1,51174.9%
Cellular Data Only32115.9%
Satellite Internet231.1%
No Internet1638.1%
Total2,018100.0%

West Salem Summary

History

West Salem, Wisconsin is a small village located in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It is situated on the banks of the La Crosse River, and is part of the La Crosse-Onalaska Metropolitan Statistical Area. The village was first settled in 1854 by a group of settlers from New York, led by William H. West. The village was originally known as West’s Settlement, but was later changed to West Salem.
The village was officially incorporated in 1858, and the first mayor was William H. West. The village was named after Salem, New York, the hometown of the settlers. The village grew slowly, but steadily, and by the late 19th century, it had become a thriving community. The village was home to a variety of businesses, including a sawmill, a grist mill, a blacksmith shop, a general store, and a hotel.
In the early 20th century, West Salem experienced a period of growth and prosperity. The village was home to several factories, including a cheese factory, a canning factory, and a furniture factory. The village also had a number of churches, schools, and other civic organizations.
In the late 20th century, West Salem experienced a period of decline. Many of the factories and businesses closed, and the population began to decline. In recent years, however, the village has experienced a resurgence. The village has become a popular tourist destination, and is home to a number of festivals and events.

Geography

West Salem is located in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It is situated on the banks of the La Crosse River, and is part of the La Crosse-Onalaska Metropolitan Statistical Area. The village is located approximately 10 miles south of La Crosse, and is bordered by the towns of Onalaska, Shelby, and Bangor.
The village has a total area of 1.2 square miles, all of which is land. The terrain is mostly flat, with some rolling hills. The village is located in a temperate climate, with warm summers and cold winters.

Economy

West Salem’s economy is largely based on tourism and agriculture. The village is home to a number of festivals and events, including the West Salem Cheese Festival, the West Salem Corn Festival, and the West Salem Harvest Festival. These events attract thousands of visitors to the village each year.
The village is also home to a number of small businesses, including restaurants, shops, and other services. The village is also home to a number of farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, and hay.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the village of West Salem had a population of 2,845. The population is largely white (96.2%), with small percentages of African American (1.2%), Asian (0.7%), and Hispanic (1.9%) residents. The median household income is $50,945, and the median home value is $150,000. The village has a high rate of homeownership (83.3%), and a low rate of poverty (7.2%).

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of West Salem?
Total Population of West Salem is 5,253.
What is the Total Male Population of West Salem?
Total Male Population of West Salem is 2,531.
What is the Total Female Population of West Salem?
Total Female Population of West Salem is 2,722.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in West Salem?
There are 92.98 Males per 100 Females in West Salem.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in West Salem?
There are 107.55 Females per 100 Males in West Salem.
What is the Median Population Age in West Salem?
Median Population Age in West Salem is 43.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in West Salem
Average Family Size in West Salem is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in West Salem
Average Household Size in West Salem is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in West Salem?
Per Capita income in West Salem is $38,310.
What is the Median Family Income in West Salem?
Median Family Income in West Salem is $100,524.
What is the Median Household income in West Salem?
Median Household Income in West Salem is $79,891.
What is Income or Wage Gap in West Salem?
Income or Wage Gap in West Salem is 25.2%.
Women in West Salem earn 74.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in West Salem?
Inequality or Gini Index in West Salem is 0.39.
How Large is the Labor Force in West Salem?
There are 2,695 People in the Labor Forcein in West Salem.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in West Salem?
67.9% of People are in the Labor Force in West Salem.
What is the Unemployment Rate in West Salem?
Unemployment Rate in West Salem is 2.4%.