West Salem, WI Demographics

A map of West Salem's Population by Race

West Salem, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 5,330, a slight increase from the 5,277 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.9% White, 5.1% Multiracial, 5.0% Asian, 2.9% Hispanic, 0.1% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Salem, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Salem has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Wisconsin overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In West Salem, that probability was 16.1% in 2020 and 23.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Salem is ranked the 151st most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). West Salem was ranked the 147th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Salem's White Population

4,634 residents of West Salem, or 86.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Salem is higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. West Salem ranks 359th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Salem's White population has declined by an estimated 4.0%. White residents' share of West Salem's population has decreased from 91.5% to 86.9%.

West Salem is more White than neighboring Onalaska (84.6% White), and La Crosse (86.6% White). West Salem is less White than neighboring Bangor (95.8% White), St. Joseph (90.7% White), and Mindoro (98.7% White).

West Salem's Black Population

4 residents of West Salem, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Salem is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. West Salem ranks 371st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Salem's Black population has declined by an estimated 85.2%. Black residents' share of West Salem's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

West Salem is more Black than neighboring St. Joseph (0% Black). West Salem is less Black than neighboring Bangor (0.4% Black), Onalaska (2.7% Black), Mindoro (1.3% Black), and La Crosse (2% Black).

West Salem's Asian Population

268 residents of West Salem, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Salem is slightly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. West Salem ranks 145th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Salem's Asian population has grown by an estimated 277.5%. Asian residents' share of West Salem's population has increased from 1.3% to 5.0%.

West Salem is more Asian than neighboring Bangor (0.9% Asian), St. Joseph (2.2% Asian), Mindoro (0% Asian), and La Crosse (4.4% Asian). West Salem is less Asian than neighboring Onalaska (5.3% Asian).

West Salem's Hispanic Population

152 residents of West Salem, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Salem is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. West Salem ranks 480th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Salem's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.4%. Hispanic residents' share of West Salem's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.

West Salem is more Hispanic than neighboring Bangor (1.1% Hispanic), Onalaska (2.6% Hispanic), St. Joseph (0% Hispanic), and Mindoro (0% Hispanic). West Salem is less Hispanic than neighboring La Crosse (3.4% Hispanic).

West Salem's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of West Salem, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Salem is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. West Salem ranks 465th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Salem's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Salem's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

West Salem is less Native American/Other than neighboring Onalaska (0.9% Native American/Other), St. Joseph (7.1% Native American/Other), and La Crosse (0.3% Native American/Other).

West Salem's Multiracial Population

272 residents of West Salem, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Salem is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. West Salem ranks 277th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Salem's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 43.2%. Multiracial residents' share of West Salem's population has increased from 3.6% to 5.1%.

West Salem is more Multiracial than neighboring Bangor (1.8% Multiracial), Onalaska (3.9% Multiracial), St. Joseph (0% Multiracial), Mindoro (0% Multiracial), and La Crosse (3.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.