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West Salem

Illinois · 897 residents · 1.56 sq mi
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West Salem has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,827. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $44,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
897
−10%since 2000
from 1,001 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
575 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 642 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.0
+5%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6737949151K1K1990201020202024West Salem
2024713
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,827
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,031 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,489
+35%since 2000
from $15,179 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade41%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,800
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$458
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.5%
−42.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
17.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
−27%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(881)
Black0.8%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.3%(30)
Diversity Score
3
+166%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.1 min
+159%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.5%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Female
47.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.3%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Salem, Illinois?

West Salem, Illinois has about 897 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Salem, Illinois earns about $41,827 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 $44,800, and the typical rent is about $458 a month.

How educated are people in West Salem, Illinois?

About 10.4% 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 8.4% of people in West Salem, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Salem, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, West Salem, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 130 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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