West Salem, WI population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of West Salem increased by 517. In this period, the peak population was 5,298 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4,781 | - | - |
| 2001 | 4,836 | 55 | 1.15% |
| 2002 | 4,875 | 39 | 0.81% |
| 2003 | 4,857 | -18 | -0.37% |
| 2004 | 4,818 | -39 | -0.80% |
| 2005 | 4,790 | -28 | -0.58% |
| 2006 | 4,789 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2007 | 4,840 | 51 | 1.06% |
| 2008 | 4,848 | 8 | 0.17% |
| 2009 | 4,913 | 65 | 1.34% |
| 2010 | 4,825 | -88 | -1.79% |
| 2011 | 4,847 | 22 | 0.46% |
| 2012 | 4,878 | 31 | 0.64% |
| 2013 | 4,992 | 114 | 2.34% |
| 2014 | 5,014 | 22 | 0.44% |
| 2015 | 5,027 | 13 | 0.26% |
| 2016 | 4,987 | -40 | -0.80% |
| 2017 | 4,985 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2018 | 5,055 | 70 | 1.40% |
| 2019 | 5,021 | -34 | -0.67% |
| 2020 | 5,278 | 257 | 5.12% |
| 2021 | 5,280 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2022 | 5,288 | 8 | 0.15% |
| 2023 | 5,298 | 10 | 0.19% |
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West Salem, WI population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, West Salem's population increased by 44 (0.92%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, West Salem's population increased by 453 (9.39%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, West Salem's population increased by 20 (0.38%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
West Salem's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 5,298.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, West Salem's population peaked in year 2023 at 5,298.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, West Salem's population was lowest in year 2000 at 4,781.
West Salem, WI annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of West Salem grew year by year for 15 years and declined for 8 years.
From 2000 to 2023, West Salem had an average annual population growth rate of 0.47% per year. Overall the population grew 10.81% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
West Salem annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.47% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 West Salem population grew the most, with an increase of 257 people (a 5.12% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 West Salem population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 88 people (a 1.79% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is West Salem, WI population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, West Salem's population increased by 18 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 8 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 10 (0.19%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of West Salem, WI changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of West Salem increased by 306 (6.13%). The population was highest at 5,298 in the year 2023 and lowest at 4,985 in the year 2017. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.61%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)