Village · Wisconsin
Salem Lakes, Wisconsin
Salem Lakes, village, in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. Salem Lakes had 14,271 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 14,601 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 14,366 (±25). GEOID 5571163.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
14,271
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 14,601 · ACS 2020-2024: 14,366 ±25
Median household income
$94,819
±$6,161 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $77,485
Median home value
$316,100
±$19,233 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $266,500
Median gross rent
$1,184
±$62 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $1,087
Where is Salem Lakes and what county is it in?
Salem Lakes is a village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. It covers 30.4 square miles of land, 481 residents per square mile in 2020.
Salem Lakes is in the Kenosha, WI metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Salem Lakes, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 14,271 people lived in Salem Lakes on July 1, 2025, down 2.3% since 2020, while Wisconsin grew 1.3%. The 2020 Census counted 14,601 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 14,366 (±25).
| Measure | Salem Lakes | Kenosha County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 14,366 ±25 | 168,438 | −362 |
| Households | 5,775 ±294 | 68,904 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.49 ±0.13 | 2.39 | −0.22 |
| Housing units | 6,191 ±285 | 73,678 | no clear change |
Salem Lakes's population since 2015
From 14,665 in 2015 to 14,271 in 2025: down 2.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Salem Lakes as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Salem Lakes?
The median resident of Salem Lakes is 43.9 years old; 20.6% are under 18 and 16.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 82.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 9.5%. 3.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Salem Lakes | Kenosha County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.9 ±2.2 | 39.4 | +4.2 |
| Under 18 years | 20.6% ±2.1 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.9% ±1.9 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Male | 51.7% ±2.2 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.5% ±3.2 pts | 15.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 82.9% ±4.2 pts | 71.5% | −8.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.7 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.2% ±1.5 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±2.0 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.0% ±1.2 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.9% ±1.6 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.0% ±1.4 pts | 6.0% | – |
| With a disability | 12.5% ±2.7 pts | 13.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.4% ±1.7 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.0% ±2.4 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.1% ±3.5 pts | 31.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.6% ±2.6 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.6% ±1.7 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.8% ±1.5 pts | 3.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Salem Lakes earn?
Half of Salem Lakes's 5,775 households earn less than $94,819 a year (±$6,161), against $81,239 in Kenosha County and $77,485 in Wisconsin. In 2015-2019 it was $91,319 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Salem Lakes | Kenosha County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $94,819 ±$6,161 | $81,239 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $115,592 ±$8,542 | $103,301 | – |
| Per capita income | $47,885 ±$3,300 | $42,757 | +$4,579 |
| People below the poverty line | 6.6% ±2.3 pts | 10.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.2% ±3.8 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.6% ±3.5 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.6% ±5.1 pts | 95.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.4% ±5.5 pts | 92.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Salem Lakes?
Owners occupy 83.2% of Salem Lakes's occupied homes and renters 16.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $316,100 by its owner (±$19,233). The median renter pays $1,184 a month including utilities, and 36.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Salem Lakes | Kenosha County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $316,100 ±$19,233 | $265,500 | +$67,377 |
| Median gross rent | $1,184 ±$62 | $1,219 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.9% ±15.1 pts | 38.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,869 ±$125 | $1,695 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.2% ±4.4 pts | 66.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 16.8% ±4.4 pts | 33.3% | – |
| Housing units | 6,191 ±285 | 73,678 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.7% ±4.1 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.2% ±2.2 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9% ±1.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.2% ±1.3 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.0% ±3.2 pts | 16.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.9% ±1.1 pts | 4.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Salem Lakes building?
Builders took permits for 7 new housing units in Salem Lakes in 2025 (7 in single-family houses), 0.5 per 1,000 residents against 4.3 across Wisconsin.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Salem Lakes work and get to work?
74.6% of Salem Lakes's workers drive alone and 12.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.2%.
| Measure | Salem Lakes | Kenosha County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.8% ±3.0 pts | 66.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% ±2.0 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.6% ±4.3 pts | 78.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.2% ±2.5 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 0.8% ±0.7 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.7% ±3.0 pts | 10.7% | +8.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.6 min ±2.9 | 25.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Salem Lakes?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Salem Lakes, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $80,771 (Tract 29.03) to $106,816 (Tract 29.06).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 29.06Kenosha County | 5,193 | $106,816 |
| Tract 29.04Kenosha County | 5,152 | $93,768 |
| Tract 29.03Kenosha County | 3,312 | $80,771 |
| Tract 29.05Kenosha County | 3,648 | $88,550 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Salem Lakes) · Census block assignment files
How does Salem Lakes compare with other places in Wisconsin?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Salem Lakes is the 2,491st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 68th-most populous of 608 in Wisconsin.
Salem Lakes ranks 308th of 914 places in Wisconsin with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 68th | 608 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 803rd | 884 |
| Residents per square mile | 347th | 914 |
| Median household income | 308th | 914 |
| Per capita income | 286th | 911 |
| Median home value | 306th | 913 |
| Median gross rent | 217th | 825 |
| Poverty rate | 405th | 706 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 447th | 914 |
| Median age | 492nd | 914 |
| Owner-occupied share | 518th | 914 |
| Work from home | 345th | 827 |
| Travel time to work | 60th | 914 |
Salem Lakes's figures with every place in Wisconsin (CSV)
Every place in Wisconsin, sortable · Compare Salem Lakes with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Salem Lakes?
11 of the 57 figures for Salem Lakes on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Salem Lakes are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Salem Lakes.