West Salem, WI

City

Demographics of West Salem

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

45.9%

Households with Children

30.5%

School Enrollment K-12

991

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.7%
School Age (5-17): 24.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 14.6%
Working Age (35-54): 25.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.5%
Seniors (65+): 18.3%

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: 2.6%
High School / GED: 17.0%
Some College or Associate's: 34.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 46.0%

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: 23.6%
Single Parents: 6.8%
Couples & Adults: 46.0%
Living Alone: 23.6%

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: 86.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
Asian: 5.0%
Black or African American: 0.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

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

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 95.5%
South Asian: 4.5%
Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 0.0%

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: 51.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 48.6%

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: 77.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 20.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.1%

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: 92.2%
Spanish: 3.0%
European & Indo-European: 0.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 4.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

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: 0.9%
Elementary (1-4): 11.0%
Middle School (5-8): 7.5%
High School (9-12): 4.9%
College / Graduate: 4.5%
Not Enrolled: 71.2%

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

Nearby Neighborhoods in West Salem

Neighborhood

La Crosse, WI

Middle Ridge / Saint Joseph

Barre Mills / Cold Springs

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