West Salem, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · La Crosse County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
5,268
Population
1,573/sq mi density
$90,991
Median Income
$38,147 per capita
$269,300
Home Value
$383,449 Zillow
$1,142
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
113
Violent Crime/100K
1,169 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$90,991 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$269,300 home value, $1,142/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
113 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
44.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
5,268
Census 2023
Population Density
1,573
per square mile
Land Area
3.4
square miles (8.9 km²)
Median Age
40.5 yrs
4% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 6.5% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 4.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
87.1%
Black
0.1%
Hispanic
1.7%
Asian
6.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92.2% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 4.9% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
92.2%
Spanish
4.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.6%
Veterans
8.9%
48% above US avg (6%)
Disability
9.5%
27% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
98.6%
8% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
1.4%
84% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.458
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 5,268 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,573 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 3.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 40.5 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.6% |
| Female | 50.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.7% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
Language
| English Only | 92.2% |
| Spanish | 4.9% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.6% |
| Veterans | 8.9% |
| Disability | 9.5% |
| Health Insurance | 98.6% |
| Uninsured | 1.4% |
| Broadband Access | 92.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.458 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |