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West Salem

Illinois · 1,027 residents · 1.56 sq mi
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West Salem has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,423. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $31,000. Households here earn about 40% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,027
+3%vs 2000
vs 1,001 in 2000
1990 – 2025
658 / sq mi
+3%vs 2000
vs 642 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.9
−5%vs 2000
vs 40.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6737949151K1K1990201020202024West Salem
2024713
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,423
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,031 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,835
−35%vs 2000
vs $15,179 in 2000
US average: $14,340
8.6%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$31,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $39,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$244
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $355 in 2000
US average: $450
82.4%
+1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.8% in 2000
17.6% rent
1.6
+9%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(989)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(13)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,027)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.7%(17)
2
+34%vs 2000
vs 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.6%
−4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
70.2%
−14.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.3%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
+26%vs 2000
vs 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in West Salem, Illinois?

West Salem, Illinois has about 1,027 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in West Salem, Illinois?

The typical household in West Salem, Illinois earns about $19,423 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Salem, Illinois expensive?

In West Salem, Illinois, the median home is worth about $31,000, and the typical rent is about $244 a month.

How educated are people in West Salem, Illinois?

About 4.6% of adults age 25 and over in West Salem, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Salem, Illinois?

About 8.6% of people in West Salem, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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