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West Salem
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    Town
    West Salem
    #2 in Best Places to Live in La Crosse County
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    • 23 reviews
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      West Salem Residents

      Diversity
      B
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Population
      5,225
      Unemployment Rate
      1.6%
      Poverty Rate
      6.1%
      Non-Citizens
      0.7%
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      West Salem Demographics

      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        15%
        13%
      • Bachelor's degree
        24%
        21%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        35%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        23%
        26%
      • Less than high school diploma
        3%
        11%
      Racial Diversity
      • White
        90%
      • Two or more races
        5%
      • Asian
        4%
      • Hispanic
        1%
      • Other race
        0%
      • African American
        0%
      • American Indian or Alaska native
        0%
      • Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
        0%
      Gender
      • Male
        51%
      • Female
        49%
      Age
      • <10 years
        17%
      • 10-17 years
        13%
      • 18-24 years
        4%
      • 25-34 years
        9%
      • 35-44 years
        12%
      • 45-54 years
        10%
      • 55-64 years
        16%
      • 65+ years
        19%
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      Income

      Median Household Income
      $64,856
      National
      $69,021
      Household Income Brackets
      • <$25k
        13%
      • $25-$44k
        20%
      • $45-$74k
        24%
      • $75-$149k
        31%
      • $150k+
        12%
      Median Individual Income
      $35,706
      National
      $34,429
      Individual Income Brackets
      • <$15k
        21%
      • $15-$34k
        28%
      • $35-$64k
        35%
      • $65k+
        17%

      Community

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      100%
      of residents say there is a good sense of community. 3 responses
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      What is the most helpful tip for a new resident to know before moving to your area?
      Based on 4 responses
      • Become an active part of the community
        25%
      • Get to know your neighbors
        25%
      • It's a small town, everyone knows everyone
        25%
      • Make friends
        25%
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