Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

West Salem, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,033

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

97.4%1,006

Two or More

2.1%22

Hispanic/Latino

0.5%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.8%14

High School Diploma

60.4%482

Some College (<1 yr)

4.6%37

Some College (1+ yr)

10.3%82

Associate's Degree

7.1%57

Bachelor's Degree

4.1%33

Master's Degree

1%8

Doctorate

0.3%2

HS or Higher

89.6%

BA or Higher

5.4%

Graduate+

1.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$125,900

Median Renti

$775

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

81.8%400

Renter-Occupied

18.2%89

Total Units

523

Homeownership

81.8%

Vacancy Rate

6.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

24%96

$50K–$100K

13.2%53

$100K–$150K

32.5%130

$150K–$200K

20.8%83

$200K–$300K

8%32

$300K–$500K

0.8%3

$1M+

0.8%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%3

2010–2019

1.5%8

2000–2009

9.9%52

1990–1999

6.9%36

1980–1989

9.8%51

1970–1979

22%115

1960–1969

3.4%18

1950–1959

5.4%28

1940–1949

7.3%38

1939 or earlier

33.3%174

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

68.9%337

Electricity

27.2%133

Bottled/LP Gas

2%10

Fuel Oil

0.6%3

Coal

0.6%3

Wood

0.6%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$62,042

Mean Household Incomei

$78,317

Per Capita Incomei

$36,974

Poverty Ratei

13.8%

Unemploymenti

3.2%

Labor Forcei

555

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.1%20

$10K–$15K

5.5%27

$15K–$20K

4.1%20

$20K–$25K

9%44

$25K–$30K

3.5%17

$30K–$35K

3.5%17

$35K–$40K

4.5%22

$40K–$45K

3.3%16

$45K–$50K

1.8%9

$50K–$60K

5.7%28

$60K–$75K

9.4%46

$75K–$100K

17.4%85

$100K–$125K

18.6%91

$125K–$150K

4.7%23

$150K–$200K

1.8%9

$200K+

3.1%15

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers7 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

527

Avg. Commutei

30.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

537

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

43(5% of civilian adults)