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Census Data for Salem Lakes

Salem Lakes has not been included in recent Census counts, so we don't have census information specific to this community.

While we don't have census information for Salem Lakes, you might be interested in some nearby communities where we do:

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Area ...

The 2010 Census shows that the sampling area for Salem Lakes has a total area of 31.95 square miles [82.7 km²]. Of this total, 29.18 square miles [75.6 km²] is land, with the balance (8.65%) being water (2.77 square miles [7.2 km²]).

Kenosha County has a land area of 272 square miles [704.5 km²]. At 29.18 square miles [75.6 km²], Salem Lakes has 10.73% of the county's total land area.

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    • When the Census Bureau conducts a census for a community like Salem Lakes, they draw a boundary around the area in which they are going to conduct their count - this defines the sampling area (usually a polygon). The shape of the sampling area can be quite complex and it's important to keep in mind that the boundaries of the sampling area may or may not match the recognized boundaries of the community.
    • Things like population, area and housing for Salem Lakes reflect the sampling area. Since the shape of the sampling area and the actual boundaries of Salem Lakes might be different, it's best to check with the U.S. Census Bureau to resolve any difference between the two.
    • Not only does the sampling area define boundaries, it also has a GPS location (latitude & longitude) that indicates a point within the sampling area (usually the center of the polygon, known as the centroid). At the time of the 2010 Census, the sampling area was located at:
    • Lat:   42° 32' 4"   (or 42.53°)
    • Lon:   -88° 7' 27"   (or -88.12°)
    • More information on this topic and the changes between the 2000 Census and the 2010 Census can be found in the section for our Census-to-Census Observations ... (see below).

Kenosha County ...

Salem Lakes is located in Kenosha County<2>.

For more information, please visit our Census Page for Kenosha County.

Census-to-Census Observations ...

Introduction ...

When the Census Bureau takes a census count (or enumeration) for Salem Lakes, they start by specifying the boundaries of the area to be counted. This area (or sampling area) is a polygon and its shape can be quite complex - it may or may not match the geographical boundaries of Salem Lakes. It's important to note that from one Census to the next, the shape and location of the polygon can change.

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    • Although we don't have specific information about the shape of the polygon for Salem Lakes or how it changed has over time, there is some information that can give us some hints. For example, since the shape of the sampling area is directly related to the shape of the polygon, any change to area probably indicates a new shape for the polygon.
    • If you need precision or details about the methodology of the Census, you should visit the U.S. Census Bureau for a definitive answer.

Location ...

While generally coinciding with the GPS location (latitude/longitude) of Salem Lakes, the latitude and longitude given by the Census Bureau actually indicates the GPS location of the polygon for Salem Lakes.

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    • For the 2010 Census, the location was given as:
    • Lat:   42.534564°   (or 42°32'4" N)
    • Lon:   -88.124197°   (or -88°7'27" W)
    • For the 2000 Census, the location given was:
    • Lat:   42.525968°   (or 42°31'33" N)
    • Lon:   -88.130709°   (or -88°7'50" W)
    • The difference indicates that the U.S. Census Bureau moved the location of the polygon for the 2010 Census 3,589 feet to the northeast<3> of the location that was used in the 2000 Census.
    • The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the U.S. Board on Geographic Names (BGN) have assigned a unique GNIS identifier (#1584093) to Salem Lakes. This identifier also marks a GPS point on the map, and that point lies within the boundaries of Salem Lakes. The GNIS point has been mapped to the latitude/longitude:
    • Lat:   42.539463°   (or 42°32'22" N)
    • Lon:   -88.132030°   (or -88°7'55" W)
    • The GPS location given for the 2010 Census lies 2,760 feet to the southeast<4> of the point given by the GNIS for Salem Lakes. For more information about this and the relationship of the various Federal Codes, please visit our Misc Page for Salem Lakes.

Miscellaneous Information for Salem Lakes ...

The Federal government has assigned various identifying codes to each community, county and state. At one time or another, the US Census Bureau has used one (or more) of the following identifiers when referring to either Kenosha County or the community of Salem Lakes:

  • The GNIS Codes ...
    • The current system of identification is called the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). The following GNIS codes relate to Salem Lakes:
    • GNIS ID for Salem Lakes: 1584093
    • GNIS ID for Kenosha County: 1581089
    • GNIS ID for State of Wisconsin: 1779806
  • Misc. Census Codes ...
    • Salem Lakes is located in Census Region #2 (the Midwest Region) and Division #3 (the East North-Central Division).
  • The US Postal Service ZIP Code ...
    • While some people have used a ZIP code to identify a community, the purpose of the ZIP code was to make mail delivery more efficient by grouping addresses together. Although the ZIP Code doesn't specifically identify a community like Salem Lakes, it does identify addresses that are in (or near) Salem Lakes. It's important to remember that the boundaries of a ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned or overlapped with other ZIP Codes.
    • The ZIP code for Salem Lakes:53168<5>
  • Census ZCTA Codes ...
    • The US Census Bureau created statistical entities that they call ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) and these ZCTAs are frequently confused with the ZIP codes that come from the US Postal Service (USPS).
    • ZCTAs were first created for the 2000 Census and at that time, they were based upon the USPS ZIP codes. While largely covering the same areas, the boundaries of a ZCTA do not necessarily match the boundaries of a postal ZIP code with the same number. For example, while a postal ZIP code can cross a county or state line, a Census ZCTA can not. They should be treated as separate entities with no correlation between them.

For more information about the various Federal identification codes, please visit our Misc Page for Salem Lakes.

Footnotes ...

<1>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<2>If you're interested in how the shape of Wisconsin's counties, including Kenosha, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<3>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the 2010 Census location is 330 degrees and a distance of 3,589 feet.
<4>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the GNIS point is 229 degrees and a distance of 2,760 feet.
<5>When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Salem Lakes or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).