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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

West Salem

Wisconsin · 3,611 residents · 3.349 sq mi
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West Salem has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,398. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 929 residents. Median home value is $56,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.0
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,611
−20%vs 2000
vs 4,540 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,078 / sq mi
−20%vs 2000
vs 1,356 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.0
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 34.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K5K6K1990201020202024West Salem
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,398
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $43,449 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,868
−45%vs 2000
vs $19,904 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.8%
+4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$56,600
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $92,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$318
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $500 in 2000
US average: $450
76.9%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.1% in 2000
23.1% rent
2.1
+1%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(4,429)
Black0.5%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(27)
Asian0.4%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(175)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(3,596)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(10)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0.1%(5)
Diversity Score1.7%(62)
2
−55%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.0%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.1%
−11.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.3%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.1 min
+48%vs 2000
vs 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Salem, Wisconsin?

West Salem, Wisconsin has about 3,611 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in West Salem, Wisconsin earns about $26,398 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Salem, Wisconsin expensive?

In West Salem, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $56,600, and the typical rent is about $318 a month.

How educated are people in West Salem, Wisconsin?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in West Salem, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Salem, Wisconsin?

About 7.8% of people in West Salem, 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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