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Salem Lakes

Wisconsin · 14,271 residents (2025 est.) · 30.358 sq mi
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Salem Lakes is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,819. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $316,100. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,366
−1%since 2023
from 14,521 in 2023
2018 – 2025
Population density
473 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 478 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
43.9
−1%since 2023
from 44.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:14,271 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2018 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,819
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $94,554 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2018 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,885
+2%since 2023
from $46,879 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 62.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
+1%since 2023
from 0.400 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$316,100
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $281,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2018 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,184
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,132 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 85.6% in 2023
16.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 18.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 37.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+12%since 2023
from 3.0 in 2023
2018 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(12,459)
Black0.8%(111)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(1,116)
Asian0.3%(42)
Other5.5%(793)
Diversity Score31.9%(4,626)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(11,911)
Black0.8%(112)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(1,363)
Asian0.4%(64)
Other6.4%(916)
Diversity Score37.4%(5,377)
Diversity Score
37
+17%since 2023
from 32 in 2023
2018 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 27.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 93.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.6 min
−4%since 2023
from 32.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 76.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 69.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 36.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 50.4% in 2023
Female
48.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 49.6% in 2023
Foreign born
3.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 87.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 93.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salem Lakes, Wisconsin?

Salem Lakes, Wisconsin has about 14,366 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salem Lakes, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Salem Lakes, Wisconsin earns about $94,819 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Salem Lakes, Wisconsin expensive?

In Salem Lakes, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $316,100, and the typical rent is about $1,184 a month.

How educated are people in Salem Lakes, Wisconsin?

About 27.1% of adults age 25 and over in Salem Lakes, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Salem Lakes, Wisconsin?

About 6.6% of people in Salem Lakes, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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