Demographics & People — Salem Lakes, Wisconsin
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 14,521 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~14,000 |
| Median Age | 43.9 |
| Total Households | 5,819 |
| Family Households | 3,837 |
| Average Household Size | 2.49 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1662 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 12,776 |
| Black or African American | 111 |
| Asian | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,116 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 5,291 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,402 |
| Irish | 2,132 |
| Polish | 1,675 |
| Other groups | 1,370 |
| Italian | 1,220 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,133 |
| English | 1,057 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 771 |
| Norwegian | 634 |
Language
| English Only | 12,783 |
| Spanish | 364 |
| Population 5+ | 13,698 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 747 |
| Population 18+ | 11,686 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 31.6 minutes |
| Work from Home | 12.7% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Salem Lakes, Wisconsin.