West Salem, WI Demographics
A map of West Salem's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 4,828 | 91.5% |
Multiracial | 190 | 3.6% |
Hispanic | 134 | 2.5% |
Asian | 71 | 1.3% |
Black | 27 | 0.5% |
Native American/Other | 27 | 0.5% |
West Salem, Wisconsin had a population of 5,277 in 2020. It was 91.5% White, 0.5% Black, 1.3% Asian, 2.5% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of West Salem, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, West Salem is the 147th most populous. 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's White Population
4,828 residents of West Salem identify as White, or 91.5%. This makes the White share of the population of West Salem larger than the White share of the population of Wisconsin (78.6% White). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, West Salem is ranked #357 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
West Salem is more White than neighboring Onalaska (83.9% White), Mindoro (88.7% White), and La Crosse (84.4% White). West Salem is less White than neighboring Bangor (92.5% White), and St. Joseph (95.5% White).
West Salem's Black Population
27 residents of West Salem identify as Black, or 0.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Salem slightly less than the Black share of the population of Wisconsin (6.2% Black). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, West Salem is ranked #346 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
West Salem is more Black than neighboring Bangor (0.2% Black), St. Joseph (0.2% Black), and Mindoro (0% Black). West Salem is less Black than neighboring Onalaska (1.1% Black), and La Crosse (2.8% Black).
West Salem's Asian Population
71 residents of West Salem identify as Asian, or 1.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Salem roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Wisconsin (3% Asian). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, West Salem is ranked #145 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
West Salem is more Asian than neighboring Bangor (0.8% Asian), and St. Joseph (0.4% Asian). West Salem is less Asian than neighboring Onalaska (8% Asian), Mindoro (7.2% Asian), and La Crosse (4.9% Asian).
West Salem's Hispanic Population
134 residents of West Salem identify as Hispanic, or 2.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Salem slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Wisconsin (7.6% Hispanic). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, West Salem is ranked #478 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
West Salem is more Hispanic than neighboring St. Joseph (1.4% Hispanic), and Mindoro (0.3% Hispanic). West Salem is less Hispanic than neighboring Bangor (2.7% Hispanic), Onalaska (2.6% Hispanic), and La Crosse (3.2% Hispanic).
West Salem's Native American/Other Population
27 residents of West Salem identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of West Salem roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Wisconsin (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, West Salem is ranked #436 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
West Salem is more Native American/Other than neighboring St. Joseph (0.4% Native American/Other). West Salem is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bangor (1% Native American/Other), Onalaska (0.7% Native American/Other), Mindoro (1.4% Native American/Other), and La Crosse (0.9% Native American/Other).
West Salem's Multiracial Population
190 residents of West Salem identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Salem roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Wisconsin (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, West Salem is ranked #268 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
West Salem is more Multiracial than neighboring Bangor (2.9% Multiracial), St. Joseph (2.1% Multiracial), and Mindoro (2.4% Multiracial). West Salem is less Multiracial than neighboring Onalaska (3.8% Multiracial), and La Crosse (3.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.