Salem Lakes, Wisconsin

Salem Lakes, formerly the town of Salem and the village of Silver Lake, is a village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States. The village was created by municipal merger on February 14, 2017.[5] In 2018 the population of the new village was an estimated 14,809.[6] The communities of Benet Lake, Camp Lake, Fox River, Lake Shangrila, Salem, Salem Oaks, Silver Lake, Trevor, Voltz Lake, and Wilmot are wholly or partially located in the village.

Salem Lakes, Wisconsin
Village
Location of Salem Lakes, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 42°31′33″N 88°7′51″W
Country United States
State Wisconsin
CountyKenosha
Area
 • Total33.29 sq mi (86.22 km2)
 • Land30.48 sq mi (78.95 km2)
 • Water2.81 sq mi (7.27 km2)
Elevation741 ft (226 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total783
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
14,852
 • Density487.24/sq mi (188.12/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)262
FIPS code55-71125[4]
GNIS feature ID1584093[2]
Websitevillageofsalemlakes.org

History

In June 1837, John Dodge became the first settler in Salem proper. Shortly thereafter, General Bullen and David Bullen settled on the east bank of the Fox River and surveyed and platted a village, hoping to make Salem a main head of Fox River navigation. A bridge spanning the river was called "Bullen's Bridge".[7]

On 14 February 2017, Salem Lakes became a village, including the village of Silver Lake, as well as the communities of Trevor, Wilmot, and Camp Lake.[8]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town in 2010 had a total area of 32.4 square miles (83.9 km2), of which 29.7 square miles (76.9 km2) were land and 2.7 square miles (7.0 km2, or 8.34%) were water.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
Est. 201914,852[3]
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 9,871 people, 3,529 households, and 2,653 families residing in the town. (Please note that this census occurred before the merger of the village of Silver Lake, and does not include the data from that area.) The population density was 332.5 people per square mile (128.4/km2). There were 3,939 housing units at an average density of 132.7 per square mile (51.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.33% White, 0.53% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.80% from other races, and 0.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.51% of the population.

There were 3,529 households, out of which 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.9% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.21.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.6% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 34.6% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $54,392, and the median income for a family was $60,032. Males had a median income of $41,458 versus $28,438 for females. The per capita income for the town was $22,814. About 5.2% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.7% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Paddock Lake and Salem are served by Westosha Central High School (located in Paddock Lake) and Wilmot High School in Wilmot, and Salem Elementary School and Trevor-Wilmot Elementary in Trevor.

Salem Lakes, Randall, Twin Lakes, and Paddock Lake are served by the Community Library.[10]

Notable people
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References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "Town of Salem/Village of Silver Lake Cooperative Agreement Infomational (sic) Documents". Village of Salem Lakes, WI. Archived from the original on July 16, 2017. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
  6. "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2018 (PEPANNRES): Wisconsin Incorporated Places". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved August 6, 2019.
  7. 'Racine Journal,' December 23, 1902, pg 1.
  8. Village of Salem Lakes, Wisconsin
  9. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  10. "About Us". www.communitylib.org. Retrieved 2019-09-18.

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