West Salem, Wisconsin
West Salem: City in Wayne County, Ohio, United States of America
About
West Salem is a city located in the county of La Crosse in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,799 and a population density of 4,403 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,013 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about West Salem
| Population : | 5,013 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Wisconsin (United States) |
| County : | La Crosse County |
| Area : | 1.09 km2 |
| Altitude : | 741 feet / 226 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:22:50 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 54669 |
| Density : | 4,599 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 4.27% (2010-2020) |
Geography
West Salem is located at 43°53'57"N 91°4'53"W (43.8991300, -91.0812500).
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Demographics
The population of West Salem increased by 4.27% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,799 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,846 | 0.97% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,877 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,989 | 2.24% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,009 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,023 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,979 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,979 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,047 | 1.35% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,015 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,013 | -0.04% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 80,245 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 72,339 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 10.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 79,854 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 72,321 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.3% |
| White only, percent : | 93.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.8% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 6.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 87.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 4,238 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.6% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 35,344 |
West Salem zip code is 54669.
County name: La Crosse, County
fips: 55063
Salem, Vest Sejlem, West Salem, wst salm, Вест Сејлем, وست سالم
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 35,344 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 61.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $159,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,137 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $356 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $715 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 588 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 31,424 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.36 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 77.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 86.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 13.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 158,810 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 511,862 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,214,437 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,282,887 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $17,519 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $44,259 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,946 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 16.1% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 1,845 |
| 2019 total employment : | 31,917 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 1,246,747 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 2.3% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 6,333 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 7,752 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,183 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,335 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 421 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 7,058 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 677 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,629 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 180.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 401.10 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $91,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $909 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $457 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $978 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,878 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.01 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 35.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 75.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 82.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 15.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,288 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,911 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 11,122 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $1,353 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $45,918 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $20,944 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 19.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 417 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 248 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 143 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 284 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 127 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 44 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 367 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,241.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.89 |
People born in West Salem (4)
People born in West Salem, including fraudster Frederick Emerson Peters, politician J.A. Hines, Major League Baseball pitcher Hal Kime, .
List
- Zeola Hershey Misener (Indiana suffragist and politician) she was born in 22/10/1878
Schools in West Salem
College & universities near West Salem, WI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 458168 | The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska | Onalaska (WI) | 54650 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near West Salem, WI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSE | La Crosse | St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets | RAIL |
| TOH | Tomah | North Superior Ave. and Washington St. | RAIL |
| WIN | Winona station | 65 East Mark Street | RAIL |
| EUC | Eau Claire, WI | 642 University Drive | BUS |
| WDL | Wisconsin Dells | Superior and La Crosse Sts. | RAIL |
Post offices near West Salem
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| West Salem Post Office | West Salem (WI) | 54669 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- West Salem , Ohio human settlement in Wayne County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 1,528 people.
- West Salem , Illinois village in the United States with a population of 844 people.
Other cities in La Crosse County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in La Crosse County , WI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| La Crosse | 51,163 | The most populous city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. |
| North La Crosse | 50,470 | A city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. |
| Holmen | 10,368 | Village in La Crosse County, Wisconsin |
| Onalaska | 5,766 | Fourth-class city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin |
| Shelby | 4,925 | Town in Wisconsin, United States |
| Saint Joseph | 4,192 | Census-designated place in La Crosse County, Wisconsin |
| Brice Prairie | 1,887 | Census designated place |
| Medary | 1,533 | Human settlement in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Rockland | 984 | Village in eastern La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Maple Grove | 958 | Civil town in Barron County, Wisconsin |
| Burns | 953 | Civil town in La Crosse County, Wisconsin |
| Bangor | 644 | Village in La Crosse County, Wisconsin |
| French Island | 119 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
West Salem distances to largest Wisconsin cities
