Salem Lakes, WI

City

Demographics of Salem Lakes

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

27.1%

Households with Children

27.4%

School Enrollment K-12

1,248

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.6%
School Age (5-17): 15.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 19.7%
Working Age (35-54): 23.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 19.3%
Seniors (65+): 16.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 8.0%
High School / GED: 30.3%
Some College or Associate's: 34.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 27.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 21.4%
Single Parents: 6.0%
Couples & Adults: 37.7%
Living Alone: 34.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 82.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 9.5%
Asian: 0.5%
Black or African American: 0.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 6.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 65.2%
Puerto Rican: 5.6%
Cuban: 0.8%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 2.4%
South American: 20.3%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 37.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 62.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 38.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 57.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 94.1%
Spanish: 2.6%
European & Indo-European: 3.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.1%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.6%
Elementary (1-4): 4.2%
Middle School (5-8): 4.2%
High School (9-12): 5.8%
College / Graduate: 5.1%
Not Enrolled: 79.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Salem Lakes

Silver Lake / Fox River

Liberty Corners / Benet Lake

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources