Demographics & People — West Salem, Wisconsin
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,268 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,500 |
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| Median Age | 40.6 |
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| Total Households | 1,982 |
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| Family Households | 1,478 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.58 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1608 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,588 |
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| Black or African American | 3 |
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| Asian | 341 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 91 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 2,160 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,221 |
| Norwegian | 1,001 |
| Irish | 544 |
| Polish | 385 |
| Other groups | 333 |
| English | 237 |
| European | 139 |
| Italian | 132 |
| Scottish | 126 |
Language
| English Only | 4,660 |
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| Spanish | 85 |
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| Population 5+ | 5,053 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 349 |
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| Population 18+ | 3,798 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 12.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for West Salem, Wisconsin.
