West Salem

County:: La Crosse County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 3.349
State:: Wisconsin

West Salem is a village located in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. West Salem has a 2025 population of 5,311. West Salem is currently growing at a rate of 0.13% annually and its population has increased by 0.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,278 in 2020.

The average household income in West Salem is $101,263 with a poverty rate of 8.87%. The median age in West Salem is 40.5 years: 33.4 years for males, and 46.1 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of West Salem includes 87.09% White, 6.47% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Asian

Two or more races

Other race

Black or African American

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	4,588	87.09%
Asian	341	6.47%
Two or more races	321	6.09%
Other race	15	0.28%
Black or African American	3	0.06%
Native American	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

West Salem Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Salem's average per capita income is $51,786. Household income levels show a median of $90,991. The poverty rate stands at 8.87%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$122,903	-
Families	$106,803	$119,730
Households	$90,991	$101,263
Non Families	$43,867	$47,106

$51,786

Average Income

$90,991

Median Household Income

8.87%

Poverty Rate