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What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Salem Lakes, WI

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

14,366population

43.9median age

This community is a community of 14,366 with a median age of 43.9. The population is predominantly White (82.9%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (9.5%). Median household income is $94,819. 92% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 27.1% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 83.2%, with a median home value of $316,100.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

82.9%11,911

Hispanic/Latino

9.5%1,363

Two or More

4.2%604

Other

2.1%303

Black

0.8%112

Asian

0.4%64

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.4%351

High School Diploma

26.9%2,802

Some College (<1 yr)

12%1,250

Some College (1+ yr)

13.2%1,370

Associate's Degree

9.4%975

Bachelor's Degree

17.5%1,817

Master's Degree

7.4%770

Professional Degree

0.5%57

Doctorate

1.7%173

HS or Higher

92%

BA or Higher

27.1%

Graduate+

9.6%

Housingi

$316,100median home value

$1,184median rent

83.2%homeownership

6,191total units

6.7%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 83.2%

Renter 16.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.6%267

$50K–$100K

1.8%87

$100K–$150K

7%336

$150K–$200K

7.6%365

$200K–$300K

23.8%1,144

$300K–$500K

40.2%1,933

$500K–$1M

13.8%664

$1M+

0.2%10

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

115

$1,000–$1,250

453

$1,250–$1,500

270

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.9%119

2010–2019

4.2%260

2000–2009

16.5%1,022

1990–1999

24.5%1,515

1980–1989

8.8%547

1970–1979

6.8%419

1960–1969

8.5%528

1950–1959

9.5%591

1940–1949

9.2%572

1939 or earlier

10%618

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85.9%4,961

Electricity

9.8%567

Wood

1.9%109

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%79

Other

0.7%43

No Fuel

0.2%12

Fuel Oil

0.1%4

Household Economyi

$94,819median household income

$47,885per capita income

6.6%poverty rate

4.2%unemployment

8,149labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.5%258

$10K–$15K

2.2%128

$15K–$20K

2.4%140

$20K–$25K

0.7%40

$25K–$30K

2.9%165

$30K–$35K

1.8%104

$35K–$40K

2%118

$40K–$45K

3.3%190

$45K–$50K

3.3%190

$50K–$60K

5.2%298

$60K–$75K

8.9%516

$75K–$100K

16.9%976

$100K–$125K

13%748

$125K–$150K

5.1%296

$150K–$200K

16.2%936

$200K+

11.6%672

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

118

Avg. Tenant Renti

$499/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers28 homes95% occupied$548/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 832 homes98% occupied$457/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $94,819/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $28K/yr

76.7%

Very low income$28K–$47K/yr

18.4%

Low income$47K–$76K/yr

4.9%

Who Receives This Housing

64.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

20.4% of subsidized households are minority

31.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

40.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4303%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

Germany

Mexico

Poland

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,736

Avg. Commutei

31.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

7,790

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

569(5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.6%Insured

4.4%Uninsured