Unified School District · WI
West Salem School District
West Salem School District is a unified school district in Wisconsin with a community population of 10,835. The median household income is $105,464 and the median age is 41.0.
10,835
Population
115
People / sq mi
$105,464
Median Income
41.0
Median Age
West Salem School District covers 95 sq mi of land at 114.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 59.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$105,464
Median Household Income
$45,190
Per Capita Income
3.7%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$327,200
Median Home Value
$1,235
Median Rent
82.0%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
98.0%
High School+
42.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
West Salem School District serves a community with a population of 10,835 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Wisconsin.
The median household income in West Salem School District is $105,464, with a per capita income of $45,190. The poverty rate is 3.7%.
West Salem School District is 90.4% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 59.3% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In West Salem School District, 98.0% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in West Salem School District is $327,200, with a median rent of $1,235. The homeownership rate is 82.0%.
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Data for West Salem School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 5516350).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.