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Salem Lakes

Wisconsin · 14,601 residents · 30.358 sq mi
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Salem Lakes is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,088. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $218,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,601
−1%since 2019
from 14,728 in 2019
2018 – 2025
Population density
481 / sq mi
−1%since 2019
from 485 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+5%since 2019
from 39.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2018 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,088
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $74,201 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2018 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,095
+5%since 2019
from $35,188 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 49.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 7.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 10%
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$218,100
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $202,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2018 – 2024
Median gross rent
$892
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,005 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 81.6% in 2019
16.8% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+3%since 2019
from 2.7 in 2019
2018 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(13,488)
Black0.8%(114)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(832)
Asian0.7%(97)
Other1.3%(197)
Diversity Score19.7%(2,906)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(12,884)
Black0.5%(78)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(865)
Asian0.6%(87)
Other2.7%(395)
Diversity Score23.1%(3,372)
Diversity Score
23
+17%since 2019
from 20 in 2019
2018 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 26.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 91.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 8.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
−4%since 2019
from 31.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 84.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 2.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 5.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 71.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 32.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 50.8% in 2019
Female
49.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 49.2% in 2019
Foreign born
4.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 3.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salem Lakes, Wisconsin?

Salem Lakes, Wisconsin has about 14,601 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Salem Lakes, Wisconsin earns about $78,088 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 $218,100, and the typical rent is about $892 a month.

How educated are people in Salem Lakes, Wisconsin?

About 25.3% 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 8.4% of people in Salem Lakes, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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